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1 stirling win PROECT FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER INTROCTION Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback on the Stirling Wind Project the Project We value our relationships with local communities and appreciate your continued interest in the Project. PROECT PATEs On April, 0, the SWLP team submitted applications to the Alberta tilities Commission AC under Rule 00 and Rule 0, seeking approval of a power plant, substation, and interconnection, all of which were combined under Proceeding Number. On April, 0, the AC sent a public notice of filing to affected stakeholders, outlining the process and requesting feedback by May, 0. Throughout this process, we have continued to engage stakeholders while determining a final Project layout. IN ThIs NEwslETTER, yo will fin: PRojEcT PdATES ANd other INFoRmATIoN INsERTs: ISAL SImLATIoNS PRoPoSEd PRojEcT map # PRojEcT comparison map COMMNITy EElOPMENT fn In 0, SWLP was proud to once again donate a Silver Corporate Sponsorship to the Stirling School Extra Curricular Activities Program. Go Lakers SWLP will continue to provide the community with a funding commitment throughout the Project life, and will work with community representatives to support local initiatives and projects, like the Stirling School Program. Once the Project is commercially operational, funding will be coordinated through the creation of a development fund and a community development committee. The committee will consist of Project representatives, community members, and liaisons that will help determine how the community development fund is used. If you have any interest in participating in the community development committee, or have community initiatives or funding opportunities that you would like to submit, please contact SWLP via the contact information found in this newsletter. stirling win PROECT FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER PAGE

2 PROECT PATEs CONTINE Based on stakeholder feedback and additional technical and economic analysis, we have reduced the number of wind turbine locations from to. These locations are a subset of the previously identified locations. We have also changed the turbine model to improve the Project s overall competitiveness. The new turbine is a Senvion.M0.-MW turbine, which has similar characteristics to the previous Senvion.M0.-MW turbine. With turbines, each with a nameplate capacity of. MW, the Project s total nameplate capacity is now. MW. The Project continues to comply with the AC Rule 0 noise requirements with the change in turbine model. The wind farm s maximum output to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System will remain the same. Proposed Project map # see insert shows the following: the updated Project boundary, the proposed wind turbine layout, the Project substation located at NW -- WM, the access roads, and the underground electrical collector system. The table below compares the Project as it was on the February 0 Project Map # to the Project today, as represented on the February 0 Project Map #. The Project Comparisons Map and Project Comparison Table provide a summary of the Project updates. The SWLP team will submit an amended application incorporating these changes to the AC in Q 0. PROECT MAP # PROECT MAP # PROECT COMPARIsON TABlE IssE feb, 0 IN ThIs NEwslETTER ChANGEs Number of Turbines Reduction of turbines Number of Turbine s Reduction of turbine locations Turbine Type Senvion.M0 Senvion.M0 Change in turbine model Turbine Nameplate Capacity MW.. Increase of 0.MW per wind turbine Hub Height m 0 0 No change Rotor iameter m 0 0 No change Project Nameplate Capacity MW.. Reduction of 0. MW for the entire Project Maximum Allowable Electricity elivered to the Alberta Grid MW No change Compliance with Rule 0 Noise Yes Yes No impact to compliance IsAl IMPACTs The Senvion.M0.-MW turbine has the same physical specifications as the Senvion.M0.-MW turbine. Therefore, the Project s visual impact is largely unchanged, although fewer turbines will reduce the Project s overall visual impact. The isual Simulations insert in this package provides visual simulations from several locations in the Project area. Higher resolution images are available upon request. COllECTOR sbstation ChANGEs The selection of the final turbine locations and the Senvion.M0 turbine requires the removal of some of the collector system, as well as some minor changes shown in the Project Comparison map. The Red Coat Substation remains in the same location and does not require any further updates to meet the AESO s interconnection requirements. PAGE FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER stirling win PROECT

3 NOIsE specifications / ClAss C AsTMENT As was indicated at our open house and as part of the required Noise Impact Assessment NIA, the SWLP team previously planned to apply for a Class C adjustment in accordance with AC Rule 0. This adjustment was considered to better demonstrate compliance with permissible sound levels at homes, as it would allow the Project to appropriately account for the background sound levels during the wind conditions when wind turbines operate. The SWLP team did not proceed with the application for the Class C adjustment, as we have confirmed that we do not require a Class C adjustment for noise for the Senvion.M0 wind turbine. The Project layout using the Senvion wind turbine design complies with the AC Rule 0 requirements. The Senvion.0M.-MW turbine has slightly higher sound emissions than the Senvion.0M.-MW turbine. We ve completed additional noise modelling, and we ve identified that the new turbine meets all sound requirements under AC Rule 0. Proposed Project Map # see insert shows the updated sound contours using Senvion.M0.-MW turbines with a hub height of 0 metres and a rotor diameter of 0 metres. AEsO RENEwABlE ElECTRICITy PROGRAM The Project was unsuccessful in the 0 AESO Renewable Electricity Program REP; however, the AESO has announced two more REP processes for 0. The SWLP team will be submitting the Project into the 0 REP processes, as well as continuing to seek other contracting opportunities. The timeline in the Next Steps portion of this newsletter shows the Project s potential schedule moving forward. For more information on the REP please visit: NEXT steps The timeline below indicates a potential high-level schedule of events between now and Project completion. The SWLP team will file amended applications with the AC in Q 0. The team also plans to submit county development permits to both Lethbridge County and the County of Warner in the first half of 0. We are committed to continuing to share Project information and consulting with the public to ensure that we hear and address stakeholder input and concerns. swlp schele TIMElINE Q 0 Q-Q 0 Q 0 Q-Q 0 Q-Q 0 Q 0 * Schedule is subject to change PROECT MIlEsTONE AC application amendment evelopment Permit submissions Expected AC approval Participation in AESO 0 REP competitions; pursue other contracting opportunities Project construction Commercial Operation stirling win PROECT FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER PAGE

4 we want TO hear from yo We welcome your feedback. Please contact us with any questions or concerns or if you would like to meet to discuss the Project. We will summarize and submit stakeholder comments as part of the AC wind power plant amendment application. We have included a brochure titled Public Involvement in a Proposed tility evelopment with this newsletter. To learn more about the application and review process, please contact the AC at 0--0 toll-free by dialing before the number. CONTACT s stirling wind Project lp, by its general partner Stirling Wind Project Ltd. Suite # #00, Ave SW Calgary, AB TP Y For additional information about the Project, please contact: an Tocher Stakeholder Relations Manager info@stirlingwind.com Toll free:...0 web: Privacy Commitment: SWLP is committed to protecting your privacy. Collected personal information will be protected under the provincial Personal Information Protection Act. As part of the regulatory process for new generation projects, SWLP may be required to provide your personal information to Alberta tilities Commission AC. For more information about how SWLP protects your personal information, visit our website at or contact us directly via phone toll-free at...0.

5 RGE WM 0 TWP Minor Highway Township Range Existing Transmission MATL - 0 k Nighttime Permissible Sound Level Contour Turbine Sound Level Output of 0 dba with dba of uncertainty 0 ersion: ate: 0-0- Layout: 00 BOP: 00 Red Co at Tra Brooks Claresholm Fort Macleod Lethbridge Taber Cardston udson Pincher Creek RGE WM RGE WM Milk River ata Credits: Alberta Township System, roads and water from AltaLIS c Government of Alberta; Existing transmission lines manually digitized by WSP; Sound contours and third-party sound sources from RWI. Imagery: Source: Esri, igitalglobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus S, SA, SGS, AeroGRI, IGN, and the GIS ser Community Township 0 atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Scale: :0,000 Prepared By: WSP il Third-Party Facility / Sound Source Note: Turbine numbers are not in sequential order Section s 0 Township s 0 RGE WM Existing Transmission 0L - k County of Warner No. Kilometres Æ Ã 0. 0 Range Range MATL npaved Municipal istrict and County Boundary Township Proposed Project Substation and Proposed O&M Building Proposed New Proposed nderground Collector k Township 0 TWP 0 TWP 0L Range TWP Range Current Project Boundary Stirling Wind Project Turbines Proposed Project Map # February 0, 0 Range Range Lethbridge County Range 0 Range Township Township 0 RGE WM TWP Range Range TWP Range 0 RGE WM 0

6 Township Township 0L TWP Minor Highway npaved 0 0. Section s 0 Previous Project Boundary * Red Coa t Trail Township 0 * Changes compared to Proposed Project Map # dated 0-0- Note: Turbine numbers are not in sequential order ersion: ate: 0-0- Layout: 00 BOP: 00 RGE WM atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Scale: :0,000 Prepared By: WSP Brooks Claresholm Fort Macleod Lethbridge Taber Pincher Creek udson Added Proposed nderground Collector and/or * Removed Proposed * Removed Turbine * Removed Proposed nderground Collector * County of Warner No. RGE WM Municipal istrict and County Boundary Kilometres Range Existing Transmission MATL - 0 k 0 0 Township Existing Transmission 0L - k Township s Range MATL Township TWP Æ Ã Proposed nderground Collector k Proposed New Proposed Project Substation and Proposed O&M Building 0 Stirling Wind Project Project Comparison Map Current Project Boundary Range February 0, 0 Range Lethbridge County Range 0 Range Range Township 0 TWP RGE WM Cardston RGE WM Milk River ata Credits: Alberta Township System, roads and water: AltaLIS c Government of Alberta; Existing transmission lines: manually digitized by WSP. Imagery: Source: Esri, igitalglobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus S, SA, SGS, AeroGRI, IGN, and the GIS ser Community TWP 0 TWP RGE WM Range Range Range TWP Range 0 RGE WM 0

7 ISAL SIMLATIONS BEFORE LOCATION : SOTHEAST LOOKING NORTHWEST AFTER isual simulations are indicative only Township 0 Township 0 Photo Township 0 Township 0 Stirling RGE WM Range Range Range Range TWP TWP Range Range Range Range Range Range ortownship responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any results or any information contained 0 will not be liable. acquisition decisions of any nature is solely the responsibility of the client for which WSP anydisclaim WSPWSP, and its affiliates do not make warranty, either expressed or implied,modification or assume any legal liability for WM such distribution, or publication. from and WSP and its affiliates all liability RGE TWP TWP Author: S. Schnick ate: 0-- Reviewed: ersion: L. Ryan Reviewed: L. Ryan Reviewed: L. Ryan Range ate: 0-- ersion: atum: NA ate: 0-- Projection: TM Zone N ersion: Range atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N atum: NA Stirling Wind Project LP Projection: TM Zone N TWP Photomontage: Southeast Looking Northwest TWP Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual photographs. Photo with Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine diameter m using turbine Project Lands of 0 rotor m and hubheight of 0 locations Layout 00. photographs. Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual Township simulated using Senvion.M0 Photomontage turbine with 0 Populated places, roads, Alberta System, and municipal rotor diameter of 0 m and hub Township height of 0 m using turbine boundaries from AltaLIS, licensed Layout 0 locations under the Open Government Minor Highway Township 0 Section Alberta. Licence WSP and its affiliates do not make any warranty, either expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability Project LP Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. Stirling Wind Project LP Photomontage: Southeast Looking Northwest east Looking Northwest Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual photographs. Photo Project Lands Minor Highway Turbine Proposed Township Minor Highway Section Township Section Stirling Stirling RGE WM STIRLING WIN PROECT FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER

8 LOCATION : NORTH LOOKING SOTHWEST Photo Township Section St RGE WM Township 0 TWP RGE WM Stirling Township Section Photo Range Range ate: 0-- ersion: Reviewed: M. Breakey TWP atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Range Township 0 Range TWP Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. Range 0 AFTER Photomontage: North Looking Southwest TWP Reviewed: M. Breakey Township 0 ate: 0-- ersion: Range TWP atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Range Range Range BEFORE Township 0 Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. Range 0 Photomontage: North Looking Southwest TWP isual simulations are indicative only LOCATION : CENTRAL LOOKING WEST Photomontage: Central Looking West Township 0 Photo Photo TWP TWP Range Township Section S Township 0 Township Section 0 RGE WM Township Photo Photo Stirling Range RGE WM STIRLING WIN PROECT Range 0 Range Range Township TWP Township Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual photographs. Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. ata Sources: Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual photographs. TWP Range 0 TWP and its affiliates do not make any warranty, either expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability RGE WM RGE WM and solely for the in this figure and use or reliance thereof. The figure is intended to be used in its entirety in the assessment. purpose of this project. No excerpts may be taken to be representative of the findings any investment or The use and interpretation of this figure and any other data contained therein to make acquisition decisions of any nature is solely the responsibility of the client for which WSP will not be liable. The distribution, modification, publication of this figure is not permitted without prior written agreement from WSP, and WSP and its affiliates disclaim all liability for such distribution, modification or publication. Range d Photomontage: Central Looking West Range 0 d 0 nge Prepared By: WSP Canada Inc. Photo Reviewed: M. Breakey ange ange 0 BEFORE AFTER TWP Reviewed: L. Ryan WSP Township 0 ate: 0-- ersion: ate: 0-- ersion: Range 0 Photomontage: Central Looking West Populated Panoramic view compiled from multiple individualtownship photographs. places, roads, Alberta System, and municipal Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with boundaries from licensed under thetowns Open Government rotor diameter of 0AltaLIS, m and hub height of 0 m using turbine hip locations Layout 00. atum: NA 0 Projection: TM Zone N atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Range Range Reviewed: L. Ryan Approved: R. Istchenko Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. Township Photomontage: North Looking Southwest ate: 0-- ersion: atum: NA Projection: TM Zone N Panoramic view compiled from multiple individual photographs. Photomontage simulated using Senvion.M0 turbine with rotor diameter of 0 m and hub height of 0 m using turbine locations Layout 00. Photomontage: Central Looking West Range 0 RGE WM FEBRARY 0 NEWSLETTER