Setting the standard: Burchill Wind – NB Media Co-op

October 9, 2025

The Holt government’s review of NB Power is a fitting time to highlight some of the many Indigenous renewable energy projects in the province. The Burchill Wind project near Lorneville, a significant milestone in sustainable energy development and Indigenous collaboration, should serve as inspiration when we plan our energy future.

Operational since June 2023, this 10-turbine wind farm can produce up to 42 megawatts of renewable energy. The power is sold to Saint John Energy, a municipally owned company that supplies electricity to the City of Saint John.

Burchill Wind is a working partnership between Natural Forces, a Halifax-based renewable energy company, and Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), the majority owner.

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