The company says it has a long-term lease in place with a "leading frontier AI developer" tied to the initial phase of the campus. The site is planned to start with 95 megawatts in late 2027 and add 325 megawatts in 2028, bringing total capacity to 420 megawatts.
EverWind also outlined safeguards: it will pay for any electricity infrastructure expenses linked to the project, pledge to shield current electricity ratepayers, and protect local water resources. It intends to collaborate with partners to establish a community benefits initiative valued in the tens of millions of dollars.
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EverWind expects the staged build to support 2,000 construction positions and 215 permanent operating jobs. Nova Scotia Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the investment shows Canada's energy opportunity in practice and aligns with the type of projects the government has sought from the start.
Data centers need steady, affordable power, and pairing a large facility with new onshore wind squares with that demand. The near term markers to track: 95 megawatts in late 2027 and another 325 megawatts in 2028 to reach 420 megawatts. The bottom line: this is a sizable, dated-and-detailed bet that links AI demand, renewables buildout, and regional growth in one package.
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