About Us
The Wind4All family of companies owes its inception to the visionary efforts of Natural Forces a prominent renewable energy developer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a reputation as a leading industry player, Natural Forces boasts an experienced team with over 80 years of combined expertise. They have successfully executed and contributed to the development of more than 50 wind energy projects spanning across three continents. As the driving force behind Wind4All, Natural Forces' dedication to clean energy and sustainable solutions has been instrumental in shaping the success of each company within the Wind4All family. Their track record of accomplishments and global reach underscore their unwavering commitment to advancing renewable energy and positively impacting communities worldwide.
Who We Are
Wind4All has made significant investments in wind energy projects developed by Natural Forces, with each Wind4All company utilizing the net proceeds from their respective Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) to fund these initiatives. For instance, Wind4All Inc. has secured a 35% economic interest in the Fairmont Wind Farm, while Wind4All Communities Inc. holds a 58% economic interest in both the Gaetz Brook Community Wind Farm and the Hillside-Boularderie Community Wind Farm.
To ensure the success of these ventures and facilitate the CEDIF offering process, each Wind4All company has engaged Assante as the exclusive selling agent. This collaboration between Wind4All, Assante, and Natural Forces exemplifies their joint commitment to fostering rural economic development in Nova Scotia. Moreover, it presents a unique investment opportunity for communities across the region to actively participate in the growth of clean and sustainable energy projects.
By leveraging the expertise of Assante and the renewable energy expertise of Natural Forces, Wind4All is facilitating community-led investments in wind energy, contributing to local economic growth and promoting a greener future for Nova Scotia. This alliance emphasizes their shared vision of sustainable development and showcases the positive impact that public-private partnerships can have on advancing renewable energy and benefiting communities.
About CEDIFs
The Province established the Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) program to encourage local residents to invest in Nova Scotia businesses. As an incentive, the province offers up to 65% in non-refundable provincial equity tax credits to encourage local investors to participate. The CEDIF program helps to stimulate and keep investment dollars here in Nova Scotia and enables Nova Scotians to invest in wind energy projects that stimulate local economies throughout rural Nova Scotia.
BENEFITS OF CEDIFS
65% non-refundable provincial income tax credit (certain conditions apply)
RRSP eligible
Help to develop local businesses
Helping to build Nova Scotia’s renewable energy future
Our Turbines - Enercon
The longevity of our relationship with the chosen turbine manufacturer is of utmost importance to us, as it directly influences our long-term financial returns. We take pride in partnering with Enercon, a pioneer and world leader in gearless wind turbine technology, with a remarkable history of manufacturing wind turbines since 1984. With a global installation of over 28,000 wind turbines, Enercon has established a strong commitment to their customers.
One of the key factors that instills confidence in our long-term investment is Enercon's dedication to customer satisfaction. They offer a comprehensive maintenance package spanning 12-15 years with their wind turbines, ensuring that our projects will continue to operate efficiently and optimally throughout their lifecycle.
The turbines selected for all projects we have invested in are manufactured by Enercon. This choice reflects our commitment to quality and reliability, as Enercon's technology has proven itself globally in diverse environmental conditions. Having Enercon as our turbine manufacturer of choice gives us the reassurance that our wind energy projects will stand the test of time, delivering sustainable energy and contributing to the success of our long-term investment strategy.
Nova Scotia’s Wind
Nova Scotia’s has a bountiful wind resource and it’s an infinite source of clean power. Former NS Energy Minister, Charlie Parker says, ‘Nova Scotia has one of the best wind regimes in North America. The wind itself is free, and the cost of building wind farms can be spread over many years. The result is a stabilizing effect on electricity rates.’
Wind power is one of the fastest-growing sources of energy in the world. The industry creates new jobs, offsets emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants and enhances security of electricity supply. It also generates billions of dollars in revenue every year. Canada’s vast landscapes is an endless resource and currently powers 1 million homes. Denmark gets over 20% of their electricity from wind. If we did the same in Canada, we would have wind energy to power 17 million homes.
