Willow Ridge Wind Project Frequently Asked Questions. Popular Questions Who is the developer of the proposed project?

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1 Willow Ridge Wind Project Frequently Asked Questions Popular Questions Who is the developer of the proposed project? Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. is the company proposing the project and, if awarded the project, would be responsible for all aspects of construction and operation. Algonquin Co./ Liberty Co. intends to own and operate the project throughout its life. What is the proposed project? Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. is proposing to develop, construct, and operate the megawatt (MW) Willow Ridge Wind Energy Project within the Municipal District of Willow Creek in Southern Alberta, in response to the Government of Alberta s (Alberta Electric System Operator) initiative to encourage the development of large-scale renewable electricity generation to support the Government of Alberta s target of 30 per cent renewable electricity by Where is the project being proposed? The Project Study Area is located on private land, within the MD of Willow Creek, approximately 10 km south of Fort MacLeod on both sides of Highway 2 between the First Nation Reserves of the Blood Tribe and Piikani Nation. The layout of the project components (i.e. turbines, access roads, auxiliary facilities, etc.) has not been finalized. Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. is undertaking an extensive assessment, considering all regulatory, environmental, and engineering constraints to work toward the final layout. The layout development considers multiple items of interest, for example: environmental constraints, landowner input, municipal setback requirements and considers public stakeholder input.

2 Who is the lead consultant on the project? What are the proposed timelines for the Project? The lead consultant for preparation of the Rule 007 Application is Dillon Consulting. Dillon is an employee-owned professional firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management that partners with clients to provide committed collaborative and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted problems. Dillon is founded on the knowledge, passion and relentless pursuit of the best solution for our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. For more information, please visit Project Schedule Overview Milestone Approximate Date Initiate RFQ/RFP Process April 2018 RFQ/RFP technical studies Ongoing through 2018 Public Open House #1 April 2018 Public Open House #2 July 2018 Start of Construction Spring 2019 Commercial Operation Date (COD) On or before June 30, 2021 Repowering/Decommissioning 2041 (approximately 20 years after COD) Who do we contact for more information? / Where can I access more information? Website: address: WillowRidge.WindProject@algonquinpower.com Mailing address: 354 Davis Road, Oakville, ON Canada, L6J 2X1 Phone number: Fax number:

3 What are the basic project components? Basic project components include: Between 30 to 70 turbines; An electrical power line collector system ; Fibre optic data lines from each turbine and/or wireless technology for the communication of data; An operations and maintenance building; A substation; Meteorological tower(s) (met tower); An access road to the met tower site(s); and, Access roads to turbine components and infrastructure Temporary components during construction may include storage and staging areas at the turbine locations, staging areas along access roads, delivery truck turnaround areas, central laydown areas, and crane paths. The electrical power line collector system would transport the electricity generated from each turbine to the substation, and then to a switching station. Who is responsible for decommissioning the project? Who is paying for construction of the Project? At the end of the project s life expected to be at least 20 years, Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. will repower or decommission the project. Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. is responsible for the decommissioning of the project including the cost of component removal. Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. has committed to returning the site to a safe and clean condition after decommissioning of the Project in accordance with requirements to be determined prior to decommissioning. A site restoration plan would be developed based on the standards and best practices at the time of decommissioning. Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. is the proponent for the project and is paying for construction of the project.

4 What will happen to the value of my property if I live close to the Project? What kind of turbines will be installed and how many turbines will there be? Will turbines be installed on my property? Will areas of Native Prairie Grass be developed? Algonquin Power Co./ Liberty Power Co. acknowledge public comments and concerns related to potential property value impacts. Multiple studies have consistently found no evidence that wind energy projects around the world are negatively impacting property values. In fact, wind energy projects provide new sources of stable revenue for municipalities and landowners in the form of taxes and lease payments. At this stage, we anticipate that between turbines will be installed. The make and model of turbine will be finalized as the project progresses; however, here are some general details that could be representative of the turbines installed: Height between 150 m to 200 m from base to tip (~107 m to the hub) Life expectancy of the equipment is a minimum of 20 years (however, repowering after 20 years is expected to be feasible) Turbines will produce approximately 4.5 MW of power each Foundation type will be determined based on a geotechnical assessment to be completed prior to construction. The operation of the turbines will be in compliance with Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 012 (Noise Control). Algonquin Power will reach out to participating land owners to identify where turbines are proposed to be located. This will provide an opportunity for the landowner(s) to have input on the proposed turbine location, with the caveat that regulatory setbacks must be adhered to for the project design. As outlined in the Alberta Environment and Parks Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects, wind turbines, wind energy infrastructure and temporary work spaces must be sited to avoid or minimize their occurrence in important wildlife habitats or areas that attract or funnel birds or bats. Such areas may include native grassland. As part of the field work for the project, surveys are being conducted to determine the presence and extent of native grassland and other important natural habitats. The results of these field studies will provide input into the layout for the project and the locations of turbines and other project components.

5 How will potential effects to traffic or dust be mitigated? Where will the project substation be located? What opportunities will there be for the community to keep informed of the project? How will the project be decommissioned and who will pay for it? If construction activities on native grassland habitats are unavoidable and have suitable justification accepted by the AEP Wildlife Biologist, the following guideline will be used: Principles for Minimizing Surface Disturbance in Native Grasslands. These principles include employing minimal disturbance construction practices, siting components to reduce fragmentation of grassland features, and conservation of soil. The construction and operation of the project is expected to have a limited, short-term effect on traffic. Traffic will be managed through the implementation of a Traffic Management Plan to be negotiated with the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Examples of mitigation measures to address traffic and dust concerns during construction may include: Vehicle idling will be limited where possible Vehicular traffic will be minimized in areas of exposed soils and high traffic areas will be stabilized with fresh gravel Construction activities causing increased dust will be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and standards Roads will be returned to or maintained at pre-construction conditions in accordance with agreements to be established with the Municipal District of Willow Creek The construction contractor will create site-specific health and safety procedures. The exact location of the substation is still being determined, however it is anticipated that it will be located centrally to the project site to reduce costs. The substation would be visually screened to address visual impacts. Algonquin Power is planning to host a second public meeting in late July or early August to provide the community with an update on the project and the results of field studies. Updates will also be made available on the project website. The project team encourages you to get in touch with us if you would like to talk about the project or have questions. We can be reached using the comment form on the project website. Personal information (e.g., name, phone number) will be kept private per the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. At the end of the project s life (expected to be at least 20 years) Algonquin Power will repower or decommission the project. Algonquin Power is responsible for the decommissioning of the project, including the cost of component removal. We are committed to returning the site to a safe and clean condition after decommissioning. A Decommissioning Report is being prepared

6 How are setbacks from project infrastructure determined? What maintenance activities and/or infrastructure improvements are anticipated during operation of the facility? There are other wind developers proposing projects in the area. What does this project mean for them? If the project is approved, when would construction begin? to support the Municipal Development Permit application to the Municipal District of Willow Creek; and it is anticipated that this would be updated prior to decommissioning to reflect the standards and best practices of the day at the time of decommissioning. Algonquin Power will be responsible for covering the costs of decommissioning. Setbacks from project infrastructure are determined through a number of different sources, including the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects, local municipal Land Use ByLaws, and the results of the Noise Impact Assessment. All setback requirements will be adhered to when developing a final component layout for the project. During operation of the facility, maintenance activities are expected to be limited and would include cleaning, road maintenance and snow removal. Scheduled maintenance of the turbines would include complete checks of structural soundness, electronics systems, changing of hydraulic and lubricating fluids, and an overall inspection. Other wind developers are not as far in the development process as Algonquin Power. If this project is approved and constructed, future wind development may be limited due to grid capacity. If the project is approved, it is anticipated that construction would start in the summer of 2019 and be completed by spring of 2020.