Bullfrog Power Generation Sources

Bullfrog works with a number of local renewable power generators to ensure we can meet the current and future requirements of our customers. By paying a little extra for green electricity, you are sending a price signal through the market that makes it economically possible for these generators to operate and to build new renewable projects. As the number of people recognizing the true value of renewable power grows, the amount of renewable generation also grows and our electricity grid becomes cleaner.

Bullfrog also invests directly in new green power production facilities to bring more renewable power onto the grid. Projects in which Bullfrog has invested include the Ferndale Wind Farm near Lionshead, Ontario, and the Ravenswood Wind Farm near Grand Bend, Ontario, both operated by Sky Generation, and the Oldman River Wind Farm in Pincher Creek, Alberta.

All of Bullfrog Power's electricity comes from wind and hydro facilities that have met Environment Canada’s EcoLogo^M standard for low-impact renewable power. Wind power is among the cleanest sources of energy available, producing no emissions that contribute to air pollution or greenhouse gases. EcoLogo-certified low-impact water power must meet a range of environmental criteria including the protection of indigenous species and local habitat, and measures to minimize fish mortality and to preserve fish migration patterns. EcoLogo^M certification ensures that facilities are emissions free and have a minimal impact on the ecosystem.

There are three different types of EcoLogo power, known as Type I, Type II and Type III. The distinction between types is based on age of the facilities. Low-impact renewable generation facilities built prior to 1990 are eligible to be certified as Type I. Facilities commissioned between 1991 and 2001 are eligible to be certified as Type II, and facilities commissioned after 2001 are eligible to be certified as Type III. The criteria for EcoLogo certification are available here. Bullfrog Power provides the highest quality green power available to homes and businesses, which means that we look for new local or regional low-impact power.

• Ontario Generation Sources
  Ferndale Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III
  Schneider Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III
  Ravenswood Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III
  Brookfield Renewable Power– Ontario – Type II

• Alberta Generation Sources
  Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants – Alberta – Type III
  Oldman River Wind Farm – Alberta – Type III
  
  
• B.C. Generation Sources
  Cowley Ridge Wind Plant– Alberta – Type III
  Oldman River Wind Farm – Alberta – Type III
  Bear Mountain Wind Park – B.C.
  Alkolkolex Hydroelectric Plant – B.C. – Type II
  
  
  

Ontario Generation Sources
Since its inception, Bullfrog Power has been providing demand and financial support to enable wind farms to be built in Ontario. Our current Ontario electricity mix comprises 20% wind power and 80% low-impact hydroelectric power. New turbines on the shores of Lake Huron, on Manitoulin Island and on the Bruce Peninsula have been commissioned to serve the needs of bullfrogpowered customers in Ontario. Bullfrog Power is actively supporting the development of new renewable power in Ontario.

Ferndale Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III

Sky Generation’s Ferndale wind farm is located in Bruce County, Ontario, on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. Wind power at the site is generated by 3 turbines: one Vestas V80 1.8 MW model, and two Vestas V82 1.65 MW models, which were commissioned in November 2006 to meet the demand for clean, green electricity from Bullfrog Power customers.

Sky Generation is an EcoLogo^M-certified wind power generator, and one of Bullfrog Power's sources of clean energy. A true pioneer in wind power, Sky Generation's CEO Glen Estill has been a committed proponent of renewable energy, educating government, businesses and the public about this vastly underutilized Canadian resource for several years.

In July 2000, Glen began researching the wind business by attending the conferences of the Canadian and American Wind Energy Associations (CanWEA and AWEA), and by travelling to Denmark to consult with wind turbine owners and manufacturers. Since then, Glen has become actively engaged with the Ontario Wind Power Task Force, which made a series of policy recommendations to the provincial government. He has also been elected Vice President of CanWEA (the Canadian Wind Energy Association). Glen has frequently spoken out on the issue of smog in Ontario and has challenged our government to work with private business and the community to address our air quality and energy strategy.

Ferndale press release

Schneider Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III

A leading Canadian developer of renewable energy generation projects, Schneider Power is one of Bullfrog Power's suppliers of EcoLogo^M-certified wind power.

Schneider’s wind farm is located near Spring Bay on Manitoulin Island and currently operates two Enercon E48 800kw turbines. Schneider Power, in partnership with Bullfrog Power, commissioned these turbines in early 2007 to meet the growing demand for green power in Ontario. The site generates approximately 3 million kWh of clean, emission-free power annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2,100 tonnes per year.

Schneider Power is a Canadian developer of renewable energy generation projects.

Schneider press release

Ravenswood Wind Farm – Ontario – Type III

In January 2008, Sky Generation, in partnership with Bullfrog Power, launched a new wind farm in Ravenswood, Ontario. Consisting of six Vestas V82 1.65 MW models, two of the Ravenswood farm’s turbines are dedicated to supplying green electricity for Bullfrog Power customers.

Ravenswood press release

Brookfield Renewable Power – Ontario – Type II

Brookfield Renewable Power (formerly known as Brascan) provides Bullfrog Power with 100 percent clean, hydro power from multiple low-impact water facilities across Ontario. In total, Brookfield Renewable Power has 13 EcoLogo-certified hydroelectric facilities in Ontario that generate over 800 GWh per year. In addition to supporting renewable energy through its own operations, Brookfield Renewable Power has worked with industry participants and governments to build an investment and regulatory climate that supports the development of sustainable renewable energy projects.

To learn more about Brookfield Renewable Power and its environmental initiatives, visit www.brookfieldpower.com/environment.html.

Alberta Generation Sources
In Alberta, Bullfrog Power sources electricity from 100% Alberta wind power. Bullfrog Power is actively supporting the development of new renewable power in Alberta by investing in new wind power projects, like Alberta Wind Energy's Oldman River Wind Farm near Pincher Creek.

Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants – Alberta – Type III

The Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants were completed by Canadian Hydro in the summer and fall of 2001. The Cowley North site comprises 15 Nordex N60 turbines — each rated at 1.3 MW. Sinnott Wind Plant, located directly west of Pincher Station. comprises 5 Nordex N60 turbines. The Sinnott site is a test location where more turbines will likely be erected in the future.

Visit Canadian Hydro at www.canhydro.com.

Oldman River Wind Farm – Alberta – Type III

Two new turbines are spinning a few kilometres north east of Pincher Creek, Alberta to serve demand from Bullfrog Power's commercial and residential customers. Constructed in the fall of 2006 and commissioned in the spring of 2007, the two Vestas V80, 1.8 MW turbines produce more than 10,000 MWh of clean, emission-free electricity annually – enough to power about 1400 homes.

Alberta Wind Energy Corporation is one of Alberta's newest wind farm builders and operators. Bullfrog Power is sourcing all the green power from the first two turbines at the Oldman River wind farm. Additionally, Bullfrog Power is investing in Alberta Wind Energy to help expand the project in the future.

Visit Alberta Wind Energy Corporation online at www.albertawindenergy.com.

B.C. Generation Sources
In British Columbia, our current electricity mix comes from wind farms and low-impact hydro facilities. In Fall 2009, Bullfrog will begin sourcing from Bear Mountain Wind Farm, which will be B.C.’s first fully operational wind farm. Currently, 20% of Bullfrog’s power mix comes from wind generation facilities located in Pincher Creek, Alberta, and the remainder comes from low-impact hydro in B.C.. With the support and growing demand of Bullfrog customers, Bullfrog Power’s goal is to continue to advance the development of new wind power in B.C., just as it has in Alberta and Ontario.

Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants – Alberta – Type III

The Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants were competed by Canadian Hydro in the summer and fall of 2001. The Cowley North site comprises 15 Nordex N60 turbines — each rated at 1.3 MW. Sinnott Wind Plant, located directly west of Pincher Station. comprises 5 Nordex N60 turbines. The Sinnott site is a test locations where more turbines will likely be erected in the future.

Visit Canadian Hydro at www.canhydro.com.

Oldman River Wind Farm – Alberta – Type III

Two new turbines are spinning a few kilometres north east of Pincher Creek, Alberta to serve demand from Bullfrog Power's commercial and residential customers. Constructed in the fall of 2006 and commissioned in the spring of 2007, the two Vestas V80, 1.8 MW turbines produce more than 10,000 MWh of clean, emission-free electricity annually – enough to power about 1400 homes.

Alberta Wind Energy Corporation is one of Alberta's newest wind farm builders and operators. Bullfrog Power is sourcing all the green power from the first two turbines at the Oldman River wind farm. Additionally, Bullfrog Power is investing in Alberta Wind Energy to help expand the project in the future.

Visit Alberta Wind Energy Corporation online at www.albertawindenergy.com.

Bear Mountain Wind Park – B.C.

The Bear Mountain Wind Park is on track to become British Columbia's first fully-operational wind farm by Fall 2009. The wind farm is located in the Peace River region and is 15 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek. Bullfrog Power has entered into an agreement with AltaGas to source from this historic project as soon as it is operational.

Alkolkolex Hydroelectric Plant – British Columbia – Type II

Bullfrog Power sources low-impact hydro from Canadian Hydro’s Alkolkolex Hydroelectric Plant, which is located adjacent to the Akolkolex River, 25 km southeast of Revelstoke, B.C.. The river discharges into the Upper Arrow Reservoir, which is part of the Columbia River Basin.

Visit Canadian Hydro at www.canhydro.com