Research and Consultation

Sea Breeze conducted extensive environmental, archaeological and socioeconomic studies through a lengthy environmental assessment process. Sea Breeze was awarded an Environmental Assessment Certificate from both provincial and federal agencies in September of 2004.  The Knob Hill Wind Farm was the first wind farm to be awarded such a certificate in British Columbia. The process involved the input of First Nations and stakeholders who reviewed Sea Breeze's proposal and helped identify the potential impact of the project on local environments and economies as well as the numerous mitigation strategies Sea Breeze could employ. Sea Breeze consulted with the Quatsino First Nation and the Tlatlasikwala First Nation. Sea Breeze has conducted rigorous meteorological studies at the site to obtain the highest quality data of the potential electricity generation at the site.