Welcome. Windy Point. The WIND FARM. Thank you for coming to the Windy Point Wind Farm Open House. AGENDA WIND FARM

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1 The Windy Point WIND FARM Thank you for coming to the Windy Point Wind Farm Open House. AGENDA 7 P.M. Spend time meeting team members or browsing the information provided in poster boards WIND FARM 7:30 P.M. A deeper insight of the project will be presented via a PowerPoint presentation 8 P.M. until close WIND POWER Q&A with team members and completing comment forms LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE WIND Before you leave, Welcome please complete the comment form, or send it by mail or to: info@windypointwindfarm.ca Postal address: Suite th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta TR 0C5 Phone number: To learn more about the Project or to provide additional feedback, please visit our website: or contact us directly.

2 Good planning involves the community. As sustainable developers, it is important to understand and be transparent to the concerns WHY and questions of the community. This open house is designed to hear out the community to help build the best possible project. ARE WE HERE? The purpose of this open house is to: Provide an update on The Project Provide an overview of the steps involved in building a wind farm Describe the benefits and impacts of wind development Obtain community feedback for consideration in the planning and design of the Project Provide an opportunity to speak with the Project team and have your questions answered

3 WHO ARE WE? WINDY POINT WIND FARM The Windy Point Wind Farm is being developed by the Alberta Renewable Power Limited Partnership ( ARPLP ), a newly formed joint venture between Alberta Wind Energy Corporation ( AWEC ) and Boralex. The project is backed by the local expertise of AWEC, one of the longest serving developers in Alberta, and Boralex, a publicly listed company (TSX: BLX) and leader in the Canadian market with over 5 years of experience in the renewable energy space. Alberta Wind Energy Corporation ( AWEC ) was formed in 003 to develop independent wind farm projects. AWEC has proven to provide the local experience required for bringing projects from inception to completion and has partnered with large international renewable energy developers on numerous projects at various stages of development. Alberta Wind Energy Corporation is active in supporting the wind and solar industries across Canada. Boralex develops, builds and operates renewable energy power facilities in Canada, France and the United States. A leader in the Canadian market and producer of onshore wind power, the Corporation is recognized for its solid experience in optimizing its asset base in four power generation types wind, hydroelectric, thermal and solar. Boralex ensures sustained growth by leveraging the expertise and diversification developed over the past 5 years.

4 51 MW Up to 14 turbines PROJECT MAP Located on 1,90 acres Up to 150 people employed for construction A total project investment of roughly $15 million WINDY POINT STUDY AREA The major components of the Project include: wind turbines, access roads, collector lines, electrical substation and connection point to the electrical grid, communication and meteorological towers, and temporary laydown and working areas. OLDMAN RESERVOIR 93 HERITAGE ACRES LEGEND Project Area 3 Wind Turbine Wind Turbine (Alternative Location) Permanent Meteoorological Tower Substation 6 Notable Landmarks PINCHER CREEK

5 BENEFITS OF WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL C0 Creates local jobs during development, construction, and operation Provides direct economic benefits through property taxes Wind is an emissionfree and inexhaustible resource producing low cost renewable energy Wind energy helps reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy sources that emit greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to poor air quality Increases revenue for local businesses both during and after construction Allows for many compatible land uses, such as farming, grazing and oil & gas Unlike other sources of energy, wind turbines generate electricity without the need for water and don t produce effluent which pollutes water bodies Modern wind energy generating equipment is relatively quick to install and requires minimal maintenance once operational

6 RA NG E 91 HOW WE DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF WIND TURBINES RO AD Windy Point Wind Park Project Overview CLARESHOLM V-01 reek ver C B ea RF CF GRANUM 3 V-0 ave Be rc MET TOWER MAST AREA FORT MACLEOD Map Extent k ree Beav er C ree k IP DR PINCHER CREEK Kilometres Legend Wind Turbine Generator Location WP_Substations Collector Line Project Road Laydown Area MET Tower Mast Area DR 93A RO A D Substation - Operation V-06 WL V-03 Railway Road V-05 V-13 NPH Existing Rough Road or Trail Watercourse IP V-07 DNPS V-04 LAYDOWN AREA NPH Waterbody TOW NSHIP ROA D 80 TO W NSHIP RO AD 80 RF RF Land Cover Types Cultivated Field (CF) Dry Native Prairie Slope (DNPS) Work with local landowners to develop lease agreements for land, wind turbines and supporting infrastructure Improved Pasture (IP) TOWNSH IP ROAD 80 RTHA TOWNSH IP ROAD 80 Lotic Vegetation () Native Coulee Complex () Native Prairie (NP) DNPS V-08 Native Prairie (High Fescue Rating (NPH) - 70% to 80%) DR NPH STGR01 Native Prairie (Moderate Fesue () - 40% to 60%) Native Prairie (Low Fescue Rating () - <40%) Native Prairie (No Fescue Rating Data (NPND)) Native Shrub Complex () GE Residence/Farmyard (RF) ROA D Dugout or Reservoir (DR) 3 9 Identify environmental constraints V-09 R AN 3 Substation - Construction Project Boundary RANGE 1 Study the wind conditions to understand if a sufficient wind resources exists DR DR WL Wetland (WL) V-1 Unclassified (N/A) Coulee Break STGR03 100m Coulee Break Buffer IP DNPS NPH Sharp-tailed Grouse (STGR) Lek Location Inactive Ferruginous Hawk (FEHA) Nest (obs. 015) DR STGR0 Active Prairie Falcon (PRFA) Nest 4 Identify technical constraints: topograpghy and existing land use Prairie Falcon (PRFA) Perch PRFA Perch V-10 STGR04 Active Red-tailed Hawk (RTHA) Nest Active Swainson's Hawk (SWHA) Nest DNPS Sharp-tailed Grouse (STGR) Lek Location 500 m Setback DNPS Ferruginous Hawk (FEHA) Nest 1,000 m Setback V-14 Prairie Falcon (PRFA) Nest 1,000 m Setback Red-tailed Hawk (RTHA) Nest 100 m Setback Swainson's Hawk (SWHA) Nest 100 m Setback V-11 RF 5 Study the noise impact on identified points of reception Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zone LAYDOWN AREA PRFA DNPS DR IP DNPS Notes RANGE ROA D 85 SWHA FEHA IP SUBSTATION NPND TOWNSHIP ROAD 74 RANGE ROA D 91 IP Sources - Project Data: Boralex - Basedata: Government of Alberta - Basemap: ESRI World Imagery - Inset Map: ESRI World Topographic Map 1:1, Metres NAD 1983 UTM Zone 1N Page Size: " x 34" RANGE ROAD 85 TOWNSHIP ROAD 74 RANGE ROAD 90 RANGE ROA D 91 RANGE ROAD 93 Path: O:\!1500\1591\006\01\mxd\fig _006_01_OH_ mxd 6 Complete Natural Heritage Impact Assessment and Archeological Assessments 1. This is a sample note.. This map is not intended to be a stand-alone document, but a visual aid of the information contained within the referenced Report. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the scope of services and limitations described therein. DRAFT For Discussion Purposes Only Production Date: Sep 8, 017 Figure

7 Township Road ± Range Road 93 Township Road Legend Range Road 91 ip Townsh A Road Legend Project Area Project Road Wind Turbine Collector Network Windy Point Wind Park Project Map (01) 0 1 km Range Road 90 Township Road 74 Range Road 90 Range Road 91 Range Road 93 A Road Project Substation " ) Oldman Reservoir SMALLER PROJECT FOOTPRINT " ) " ) Project Area Project Road Wind Turbine Collector Network Windy Point Wind Park Project Map (017) 0 Project Substation 1 km Coordinates: NAD83 UTM Zone 1 Coordinates: NAD83 UTM Zone 1 Date: 017/09/08 Date: 017/09/08 Source: Esri World Topographic Map Source: Esri World Topographic Map LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Township Road 74 ip Townsh " ) Oldman Reservoir Township Road 80 VS ± Range Road 93B Range Road 93 Township Road Range Road Avoidance of key wildlife habitat 4. Shorter access road route equals less disturbance Range Road 93B Shorter collector line system Among a few notables, the new layout has resulted in the following improvements: 1. Fewer turbines Range Road Range Road IMPROVED PROJECT LAYOUT NEW LAYOUT LAYOUT

8 019 Turbine Delivery Commercial Operation ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINES 018 Construction Start 017 Public consultation Q3 - Q4 AUC Amendment Submitted Q3 RFP Contract Awarded December 016 Round of Environmental Studies completed Environmental Studies (Round 1 and ) AUC Power Plant Approval Municipal Development permits attained 006 Project originated / MET Tower installed

9 An assessment was completed to identify noise levels at receptors (dwellings) within 1,500 meters of wind turbines and substation, as per AUC Rule 01: Noise Control and requirements of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek. The assessment included the following steps: NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Identify points of reception within the prescribed area. Identify the permissible sound level at each receptor. Obtain wind turbine specifications and noise emission ratings from the manufacturer. Incorporate the associated sound power levels into a noise model to predict overall noise levels at each receptor. Adjust turbine location to minimize noise levels at identified receptors. * Map depicts noise requirements set out by the Municipal District of Pincher Creek The results of the Noise Impact Assessment show that turbines are placed at least 750 meters from the closest noise receptor and that permissible sound levels will be respected as required by the Alberta Utility Commission (AUC). 0 dba 40 dba 50 dba 100 dba 150 dba Noise Comparison Rustle of leaves Murmur Library Conversation Traffic Jam Lawn Mower Drill Concert Loud Speakers Airplane Engine

10 OLD Technology NEW Technology EVOLUTION OF TURBINES 01 Siemens SWT Vestas V136 Rotor Diameter 136 m Rotor Diameter 101 m Hub Height 80 m Hub Height 105 m 1 turbines 14 turbines 107 dba dba *dba refers to the noise level at the turbine

11 TEXAS ALBERTA ALBERTA: Both energy-rich jurisdictions Both coming off economic booms due to falling oil prices Both feeling the pinch Both are wind-power early adopters THE NEW TEXAS OF WIND DEVELOPMENT Texas first adopted its Renewable Portfolio Standard in 1999, and it increased its goal in 005. Texas has reached its goal of developing 5,880 MW of renewable energy by 015, and even surpassed a nonbinding target of 10,000 MW by 05. Texas is now a national wind-power leader with an installed wind energy capacity of 19,000 MW. In 016, 1.14% of all in-state electricity production was produced by wind an equivalent of 4.1 million homes 1. 31,000 jobs are currently supported by Texas wind 1. Wind turbine technician is America s fastest growing job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alberta s new climate change policy came into effect in January 017. By 030, one-third of Alberta s coal generating capacity will be replaced by renewable energy; twothirds will be replaced by natural gas. Alberta now ranks third in Canada with an installed wind energy capacity of 1,479 MW. In 016, 6% of the electricity production was produced by wind an equivalent of 65,000 homes 4. It s estimated $10.5 billion in new investment will flow into the provincial economy by 030, creating at least 7,00 new jobs for Albertans as projects are built 5. Texas generation and load mix 3 Alberta generation and load mix 6 1 Source: AWEA Texas Fact Sheet 016 Source: United States Department of Labor, December 17, Source: Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Source: CANWEA 5 Source: 6 Source: AESO 014 Market Statistics

12 OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 1 LAND PREPARATION CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROADS, LAYDOWN AREA(S) AND TURBINE WORKING AREA(S) 3 4 CONSTRUCTION OF WIND TURBINE FOUNDATIONS DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT 5 6 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF WIND TURBINES CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRICAL COLLECTOR SYSTEM, SUBSTATION AND INTERCONNECTION POINT 7 8 CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS SITE CLEAN-UP AND RECLAMATION

13 OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - Environmental Monitor on site during construction - Timing considerations (breeding birds, nesting birds, native prairie grasslands, farming and grazing) - Invasive species management DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are typically 0 to 30 years. At the end of the PPAs, since the wind will still be blowing, the turbines may be refurbished to enter in to a new PPA. To refurbish the turbines may require upgrading the access roads and foundations. If the towers are not refurbished they will be dismantled and removed from the site. The roads, collector lines and substation will be removed and the land reclaimed. The foundations will remain in the ground, and the soil and vegetation reclaimed on top.

14 Thank you for coming to the Windy Point Wind Farm Open House. Before you leave please complete the comment form, or send it by mail or to: WIND POWER LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE WIND Postal address: Suite th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta TR 0C5 Phone number: To learn more about the Project or to provide additional feedback, please visit our website: Thank you or contact us directly.