Description

This is to advise that on 18 February 2026, Eigg Mountain Wind Inc, a Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES) company, registered the Eigg Mountain Wind Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 22 turbine, 154 MW wind project. The wind turbines will be 199.5 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually have a nameplate capacity of 7.0 MW.  The Project is situated on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people in Antigonish County. The project will also include a transmission line, electrical collector lines and substation, access roads, and temporary laydown areas. The proponent intends to begin construction of the Project in late 2026 and it is expected to be operational for up to 35 years commencing in 2028.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On or before 9 April 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.

Project Documents

• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Cover Letter (PDF)
• Eigg Mountain Wind Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A-A (PDF)
• Appendix A-B PDF)
• Appendix A-C (PDF)
• Appendix A-D (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)
• Appendix C-A (PDF)
• Appendix C-B.1 (PDF)
• Appendix C-B.2 (PDF)
• Appendix D (PDF)
• Appendix E (PDF)
• Appendix F (PDF)
• Appendix G (PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I (PDF)
• Appendix J-A (PDF)
• Appendix J-B (PDF)
• Appendix K

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 30 March 2026.

Online

Comments can be submitted online.

In writing

You can submit written comments to:

Environmental Assessment Branch
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box 442
Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8

Email
ea@novascotia.ca

All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the Department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the name, address, email and contact information will be removed before being posted on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.