Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project
Building a Legacy of Sustainability. Powered by Partnership.
Powering the Future
Creating Sustainability
Strengthening Partnership
Project Overview
140 MW Capacity
Operation Starting in 2031
30 Year BC Hydro Contract
$425M Investment
Long-term Sustainability
The Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project is a collaborative initiative between the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and Ecoener, a multinational renewable energy company. Situated approximately 60 km southeast of Prince George, near the town of Hixon, British Columbia, the project is located within the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. "Nilhts'i" is the word used for "Wind" in the Carrier language, the traditional language of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.
This 140MW (Megawatt) wind farm will be designed to generate approximately 360GWh (Gigawatt hours) of clean electricity a year, enough to power 31,000 BC homes. The project has secured a 30-year Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro as part of the 2024 Call for Power, contributing to the province's projected electricity demand.
The partnership between the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and Ecoener reflects a shared commitment to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and economic reconciliation. Representatives of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation visited Ecoener’s headquarters in La Coruña, strengthening their strategic alliance. As the project progresses, updates and additional information will be provided to keep the community informed and engaged.
Partnership
Left to right: LTFN Chief Dollen Logan, LTFN Member Aubrey Seymour, Chairman of Ecoener Luis de Valdivia
“As a Nation, we have focused our efforts on the development and acquisition of green energy, as stewards of lands, water, and air in our traditional territory. This project and our partner share our vision for creating sustainability at every step in the process, and this was critical in our Nations decision to partner with Ecoener to deliver the Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Farm Project. Together, we are building a legacy of respect for the land and the environment.”
— Chief Dolleen Logan of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
“This collaboration with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is an example of our commitment to building strong, trust-based relationships with the local communities in the territories where we operate.”
— Luis de Valdivia, Chairman of Ecoener
About Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation (LTFN) territory is situated in Central BC and includes the City of Prince George. Lheidli T’enneh means ‘The people from the confluence of the two rivers’ in reference to the area where the Nechako River meets the Fraser River. LTFN has over 900 members and is actively pursuing economic development while preserving traditional practices, culture and history. LTFN is also focussed on building a strong, educated, and forward-looking community with the help of community, business and government partners.
About Ecoener
Ecoener is a Spanish multinational company focused for more than 35 years on the development of renewable energy with projects that integrate seamlessly into the landscape and that seek to generate a positive impact on their communities. From an industrial approach, it controls all phases of the business, from promotion and design to construction and management of hydroelectric power plants, wind farms and solar photovoltaic plants, as well as storage projects. It has a presence in 13 markets (Europe, America and Asia) through its operating and construction projects and business development offices.
Project Location
GPS Coordinates: Lat: 53.4308732 (53°25'51"N), Long: -122.3362946 (122°20'10"W)
Estimated Schedule
This estimated schedule is subject to change. Current estimation is based on BC Hydro connection requirements and is projected to come online in Q4 2031.
Get in touch.
For more information on the Nilhts’i Eocener Wind Project, please contact info@nilhtsiecoenerwind.com.