Bullfrog's green energy sources
Bullfrog works with a number of regional renewable energy generators to ensure we can meet the current and future requirements of our customers. By switching to Bullfrog Power's green energy, our customers are increasing the demand for renewable energy. As more and more people make this decision, it becomes economically possible for renewable energy generators to operate and to build new renewable projects. Just imagine: if you and everyone you know sign on for renewable energy, our energy systems will be greener, our environment cleaner, and our future that much better.
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Electricity sources
Across Canada, Bullfrog's electricity comes exclusively from regionally sourced wind and hydro facilities that have been certified as low impact by Environment Canada under its EcoLogoM program. Green electricity generators must meet specific environmental criteria to earn Environment Canada's EcoLogo certification. For example, all electricity from EcoLogo-certified facilities must be emissions free and be generated in a manner that does not adversely impact the environment.
It is important to Bullfrog Power to provide our customers with the highest quality green power product available. This means exceeding EcoLogo standards in many areas. For instance, we surpass EcoLogo criteria by choosing to source from new generation facilities, and by supporting the development of new renewable generation in Canada.
EcoLogo classifies generation facilities as either "New" (commissioned within the last 15 years) or old (older than 15 years). Despite the fact that EcoLogo does not require any "New" power in a certified green power mix, Bullfrog Power has and will continue to prioritize new renewable power in our mix. As we believe an emphasis on new project development is critical to the growth of the renewable energy industry, our goal is to provide EcoLogo-certified New green power for 100% of our mix.
Additionally, although not required to do so through the EcoLogo standard, Bullfrog always strives to support the development and expansion of new renewable power generation facilities in Canada. Since its launch, Bullfrog has signed power purchase agreements for several new wind projects. These agreements help to make the projects economic and enable developers to obtain financing for their projects. Through the support of our customers, we also invest directly in new green power production to help 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 Sprott Power, and the Oldman River Wind Farm in Pincher Creek, Alberta.
Regional sourcing helps ensure your green power purchase positively affects your regional air quality, while also supporting the regional economy. Bullfrog's goal is to significantly exceed EcoLogo geographical sourcing requirements by sourcing as close to our customers as possible while ensuring that the power is as New as possible and still affordable.
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Bullfrog's green electricity sources — listed alphabetically:
 Bear Mountain Wind Park — B.C. — New
Completed in 2009, the Bear Mountain Wind Park is the first fully operational wind project in B.C. The wind farm is located in the Peace River region and is 15 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek.
Bear Mountain Wind Park press release.
Blue Trail Wind Farm — Alberta — New
Commissioned in November 2009, the Blue Trail Wind Farm is located near Fort MacLeod in Alberta's Pincher Creek region, home to many of Alberta's wind farms. The 66 MW wind farm consists of 22 3 MW turbines and is one of the newest wind farms built in Alberta. Visit Blue Trail Wind Farm online.
Castle River Wind Farm — Alberta — New
The Castle River Wind Farm was completed in 2001. The Castle River farm consists of 60 turbines with a total capacity of 44 MW. The facility is located in the municipal district of Pincher Creek, immediately west of the Town of Pincher Creek, in Alberta. Visit Castle River Wind Farm online.
Cowley North and Sinnott Wind Plants — Alberta — New
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 five Nordex N60 turbines. The Sinnott site is a test location where more turbines will likely be erected in the future.
In November 2009, Canadian Hydro was acquired by TransAlta Corporation. Bullfrog's contract to source power from the sites remains in effect.
Visit the Cowley North Wind Plant and Sinnott Wind Plant online.
 Dufferin Run-of-River Facility — Quebec — New
The Dufferin run-of-river facility is EcoLogo certified as a run-of-river generation station with a small forebay. The generating station is located in the Town of Buckingham on the Lievre River, eight kilometres north of the Ottawa River. The facility was refurbished in 2005 to increase its installed capacity to 40 MW.
Ferndale Wind Farm — Ontario — New
Sprott Power's Ferndale wind farm is located in Bruce County, Ontario, on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. Bullfrog Power announced an initial agreement with Sky Generation, the farm's original owner, in September 2005 for a 20-year power purchase agreement from the wind farm's initial turbine and a minority investment in Sky Generation to help finance new turbines. In November 2006, Bullfrog Power announced the commissioning of two new wind turbines at the wind farm to exclusively supply Bullfrog Power customers. Together, the two state-of-the-art Vestas V82 1.65 MW turbines are expected to produce almost nine million kWh of emission-free electricity each year.
In 2011, Sprott Power acquired Sky Generation. Bullfrog's contract to source power from the site remains in effect.
Visit Sprott Power online.
Magpie Run-of-River Facility — Quebec — New
The Magpie run-of-river hydroelectric facility is located on the Magpie River in the Regional County of Minganie, in Northeastern Quebec. The 40.5 MW facility was commissioned and began operations in 2007. The river is popular with canoeists, kayakers and white-water rafting tours and the developer has complemented the project by incorporating an interpretation booth and visitors area along a trail and pedestrian bridge that crosses one of the river's arms.
Oldman River Wind Farm — Alberta — New
Two new turbines are spinning a few kilometres northeast 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 1,400 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.
Providence Bay Wind Farm — Ontario — New
A leading Canadian developer of renewable energy generation projects, Schneider Power is one of Bullfrog Power's renewable energy development partners.
The Providence Bay Wind Farm is located near Spring Bay on Manitoulin Island and currently operates two Enercon E48 800 kW 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 three million kWh of clean, emission-free power annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2,100 tonnes per year. Through a 20-year power purchase agreement between Schneider Power and Bullfrog, all of the power produced by the new turbines will be supplied to the Ontario grid on behalf of Bullfrog's customers.
Ravenswood Wind Farm — Ontario — New
Sprott Power's Ravenswood wind farm is located near Grand Bend, Ontario. In January 2008, the farm's original owner, Sky Generation, in partnership with Bullfrog Power, launched the wind farm. Consisting of six Vestas V82 1.65 MW models, the site produces more than 26 million kilowatt hours of clean, emissions-free power annually. Two of the Ravenswood farm's turbines are dedicated to supplying green electricity for Bullfrog Power customers.
In 2011, Sprott Power acquired Sky Generation. Bullfrog's contract to source power from the site remains in effect.
Visit Sprott Power online.
 West Cape Wind Farm — Prince Edward Island — NewThe West Cape Wind Farm was completed by West Cape Wind Energy in May 2007. The original West Cape Wind Farm consisted of 11 Vestas V80 turbines—each rated at 1.8 MW. The wind farm is situated near O'Leary, Prince Edward Island.
Green natural gas source
Bullfrog Power's green natural gas is produced in Canada, at the Dépôt Rive-Nord, a landfill gas project located near Montreal, Quebec. Dépôt Rive-Nord is owned and operated by EBI Énergie, a subsidiary of EBI. The project comprises nearly 400 landfill gas wells and seven kilometres of underground collection pipe. EBI currently accepts waste from approximately 500,000 Quebec residents in more than 75 municipalities.
The facility meets strict environmental standards as defined by ICF International, a global consulting firm that specializes in environmental issues.
Bullfrog believes there is the potential to develop green natural gas projects across the country. As the demand for green natural gas grows, we will look for opportunities to support the development of new green natural gas projects in other provinces. |
