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November 23, 2009

DRAFT ADDENDUM REPORT

Adelaide Wind Facility Application for a Renewable Energy Approval

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Report Number: 07-1112-0151

Distribution:

AET - 4 copies

Ministry of Environment - 4 copies

Golder Associates Ltd. - 2 copies

Submitted to:Director, Ministry of Environment

ADELAIDE WIND FACILITY REA DRAFT ADDENDUM REPORT

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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 DEFINITION OF A WIND FACILITY ................................................................................................................................. 2

3.0 COMPARATIVE TABLE – REQUIREMENTS FOR O. REG. 359/09 ALREADY MET UNDER O. REG. 116/01 ............ 2

4.0 UPDATED PROJECT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................ 14

5.0 NEW WIND TURBINE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 14

6.0 CONSULTATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

6.1 Recent Consultation Activities ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.2 Additional Public Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 17

6.3 Aboriginal Engagement ..................................................................................................................................... 18

7.0 NATURAL HERITAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 18

7.1 Confirmation from Ministry of Natural Resources .............................................................................................. 22

8.0 WATER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22

9.0 NOISE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23

10.0 ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................... 23

11.0 REVISED SHADOW FLICKER ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................... 25

12.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................ 25

TABLES

Table 1: Requirements for a Class 4 Wind Facility under Part IV of O. Reg. 359/09 and where they have been met as part of supporting studies conducted for the Adelaide Wind Farm ESR/EIS produced under O. Reg. 116/01. ......... 3

Table 2: GE 1.5xle Turbine Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 15

Table 3: List of Consultation Activities since issuance of Notice of Completion (June 2009) ................................................... 16

Table 4: Natural Features in close proximity or within the Adelaide Wind Farm Project boundary ........................................... 20

FIGURES

Figure 1: Site Layout

Figure 2: Changes to Site Layout Relative to ESR/EIS

Figure 3: Natural Features

Figure 4: Project Components and Surface Water Features


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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Updated Consultation Records

APPENDIX B Revised Noise Impact Assessment

APPENDIX C Archaeology and Heritage Assessment

APPENDIX D Revised Shadow Flicker Analysis


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1.0 INTRODUCTION Air Energy TCI Inc (AET), the North American subsidiary of TCI Renewables Ltd., a UK registered company,

proposes to develop (construct, operate, and eventually decommission) the Adelaide Wind Facility (the

“Project”), a renewable energy generation facility (wind facility). Although the Project was originally to have a

name plate capacity of up to 72 MW, the Project design has been modified and will now consist of 40 x 1.5 MW

turbines with a name plate capacity of 60 megawatts (MW).

The Project was previously subject to the provincial environmental assessment process and was assessed

under the Electricity Project Regulation (Ontario Regulation 116/01) following protocols outlined in the Guide to

Environmental Assessment Requirements for Electricity Projects (MOE, 2001). Since AET was considering

applying for federal funding under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program, there was a potential trigger

of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), and the environmental assessment report was written

to also address requirements of the Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI) EIS Guidelines for Screenings on

Inland Wind Farms under CEAA.

On June 8, 2009, a combined Environmental Screening Report (ESR) and Environmental Impact Study (EIS)

(ESR/EIS) for the Adelaide Wind Farm was finalized and a Notice of Completion of a Screening Report was

published. The ESR/EIS was posted on the AET website with copies of the ESR/EIS made available in the

Strathroy Public Library, Middlesex County Library Administration Office and the Adelaide Metcalfe Township

Offices for review by any interested parties. Following the posting of the Notice of Completion, the Project

underwent a 30-day public and agency review period as required under O. Reg. 116/01.

On July 10, 2009, at the completion of the 30-day period, a total of five requests for elevation of the Project had

been submitted to the Director of the Environmental Assessment Approvals Branch (EAAB) of the Ministry of

Environment (MOE). AET and Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder) provided responses to each request for elevation

on July 24, 2009. Following a review of the requests for elevation, the Director of the EAAB denied all five

requests for elevation and on September 15, 2009 sent decision letters with detailed responses to each request

for elevation. The Director’s decision was to be made final on September 30, 2009 (15 calendar days after the

notice of a decision), if there were no requests for the Minister of Environment to review the Director’s decision.

Following that time, AET was prepared to submit a Statement of Completion to the MOE and the Project could

proceed under O. Reg. 116/01, subject to additional permits or approvals required prior to construction.

On September 24, 2009, Ontario Regulation 359/09 of the Environmental Protection Act received Royal Assent

and on October 1, 2009 was filed and came into force. The environmental assessment requirements under

O. Reg. 116/01 are now no longer applicable to renewable energy projects, including wind facilities.

O. Reg. 359/09 now contains the current requirements for approval of renewable energy projects under the

Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process. Based on the project classification scheme outlined in Part II

Classes of Renewable Energy Generation Facilities, Section 6 of O. Reg. 359/09, the Project is categorized as a

Class 4 wind facility (further detail on the classification system is provided in Section 2) and must now meet the

transitional approval requirements for this class of wind facility as agreed to by the Director.

Because a Statement of Completion was not submitted for the Adelaide Wind Farm prior to O. Reg. 359/09

receiving Royal Ascent, the Project will now be assessed under the Transition Process. The Director of the

EAAB has formally identified the Adelaide Wind Farm as a transitional Project based on the progress of the

Project under the O. Reg. 116/01 process; this includes posting of a formal Notice of Completion, the completion



of numerous studies equivalent to the new REA requirements and previous public consultation activities.

Personnel from AET and Golder met with the MOE on two occasions (October 13 and November 3, 2009),

during which time an appropriate transition process was determined. As part of the transition agreement, MOE

requested that an Addendum Report to the ESR/EIS (this document) be submitted to the Director and be posted

in Draft form for public and agency review prior to the final public meeting for the Project. Through meetings with

MOE it was agreed that AET would provide the following information, which is the focus of the remainder of this

document:

A comparative table to illustrate the required information provided in the existing ESR/EIS document under

O. Reg. 116/01 and reference to how this information addresses the requirements for information under

O. Reg. 359/09.

In cases where requirements have not been addressed in the ESR/EIS, or relevant changes have been

made, AET was to provide new or revised support documents to address reporting requirements within

Table 1 and Section 54 (with regard to noise reporting requirements for wind facilities) of O. Reg. 359/09.

At a minimum, this was to include an updated Noise Impact Assessment Report if there were any changes

to the design or proposed turbines and a Built Heritage and Cultural Landscape Study, since this was not

previously required under O. Reg. 116/01.

Updated information on the Project Description, consultation activities, potential effects to natural heritage,

or water resources.

Any other information deemed relevant to include in the Addendum Report at the discretion of AET.

2.0 DEFINITION OF A WIND FACILITY Under O.Reg. 359/09, wind facilities are defined as “a renewable energy generation facility at which wind is used

to generate electricity through the use of one or more wind turbines”. Each type of renewable energy facility is

further classified according to specific characteristics of the facility (e.g., location, generating capacity or power

source). There are five classes of wind facilities (1-5) that are determined based on three characteristics: the

location of the facility relative to surface water features, the nameplate capacity for energy generation, and the

greatest sound power level generated. The Adelaide Wind Facility is classified as a Class 4 wind facility

because it is located at a site where no part of a wind turbine is located in direct contact with surface water (other

than in a wetland), the Project has a nameplate capacity that is greater than 50 kW, and the proposed wind

turbine generators (WTG’s) have a maximum sound power level that is greater than 102 dBA.

3.0 COMPARATIVE TABLE – REQUIREMENTS FOR O. REG. 359/09 ALREADY MET UNDER O. REG. 116/01

Table 1 summarizes the requirements for a wind facility application under Part IV, Sections 11 to 32 of

O.Reg. 359/09 and the location in the Adelaide Wind Facility ESR/EIS document describing where these

requirements have already been met under O.Reg. 116/01. Table 1 also provides detail on updated or

additional information that is still required and will be discussed in this Addendum Report.



Table 1: Requirements for a Class 4 Wind Facility under Part IV of O. Reg. 359/09 and where they have been met as part of supporting studies conducted for the Adelaide Wind Farm ESR/EIS produced under O. Reg. 116/01.

O. Reg. 359/09 Component

Requirement Applicable

Section(s) of Adelaide ESR/EIS

Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)

Additional Information Provided

Applicable Section(s) of Addendum

Report

Project Description Report

Conceptual plan, energy sources, description of facilities, name plate capacity, land ownership, negative environmental effects resulting from project, map of project location.

Section 4.0 Project Description Section 2.4 Estimated Capacity of Wind Power Project Section 7.0 Environmental Effects of Project Activities Figure 4.3-1 Site Layout

Y The Project Description provided in the

ESR/EIS was sufficient; however there

have been changes to the Site Layout

since that time.

A description of the changes based on

the new Site Layout is provided.

Section 4.0 Updated Project Description

Wind Turbine

Specification

Report

Provide turbine

specifications including

the sound power level

and frequency

spectrum, in terms of

octave-band sound

power levels.

Section 4.4 Project Components Section 7.5.2.3 Wind Turbine Noise Data

Y Sufficient wind turbine specification

information was provided in the

ESR/EIS; however a new make and

model of wind turbine (GE 1.5 xle ) has

been selected since preparation of the

ESR/EIS in June 2009.

A revised wind turbine specifications

table is provided.

Section 5.0 New Wind

Turbine

Specifications

Appendix B Revised Noise

Impact

Assessment

Report


Table 1: Requirements for a Class 4 Wind Facility under Part IV of O. Reg. 359/09 and where they have been met as part of supporting studies conducted for the Adelaide Wind Farm ESR/EIS produced under O. Reg. 116/01 (continued)





Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Construction Plan

Report

Details of construction

or installation activities

(including location and

timing), description of

any negative

environmental effects

that may result from

construction or

installation activities

within a 300 m radius of

the activity, and

mitigation measures as

required.

Section 4.0 Project Description Sections 7.1.4 - 7.13.4 Assessment of Effects and Mitigation

Y Sufficient information on construction

activities was provided in the ESR/EIS.

Effects assessments and prescribed

mitigation measures and follow-up

activities have been provided in the

ESR/EIS.

N/A

Design and

Operations

Report

Site Plan and

associated diagrams,

Conceptual Plans

Specifications and

Descriptions of the

facility design.

Section 4.0 Project Description Figure 4.3-1 Site Layout Figure 4.4-1 Dimensions of Vestas V90 1.8 MW Turbine

Y Sufficient information and diagrams

were provided in the ESR/EIS;

however a new make and model of

wind turbine (GE 1.5 xle ) has been

selected since preparation of the

ESR/EIS in June 2009.

A revised figure is provided for the Site

Figure 1







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Design and

Operations

Report

(continued)

Figure 4.4-2 Schematic of the Vestas 1.8 MW Wind Turbine Nacelle Figure 4.4-3 Typical Permanent Access Road Drawing Figure 4.5-1 Indicative Turbine Assembly Schematic Figure 4.5-2 Typical Turbine Foundation Drawing

Layout (Figure 1). Other information is

provided in the Wind Turbine

Specifications Report.

Environmental Effects

Monitoring Plan

Section 7.1.4 - 7.13.4 Assessment of Effects and Mitigation

Section 8.3 Follow-

up

Y The Follow-Up section of the ESR/EIS

provides sufficient information on

environmental effects monitoring post-

construction.

N/A

Response Plan to

inform the public,

Aboriginal communities

and municipalities, local

roads boards and Local

Services Boards about

Section 6.0 Stakeholder Consultation and Disclosure Section 7.4 Atmospheric Environment

Y Sufficient information provided in

ESR/EIS on the overall stakeholder

and consultation program and specific

construction and operational complaint

response programs for atmospheric

environment, EMI and human health

N/A







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Design and

Operations

Report

(continued)

Project activities,

proponent contacts,

methods of

correspondence

tracking.

Section 7.12 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Section 7.13 Public Health and Safety Section 8.2 Commitment to Mitigation and Effects Management

(noise) concerns.

A 24-hour toll-free call in number and

project website will be maintained for

the duration of the Project’s operational

life.

Decommissioning

Plan Report

Description of plans for

decommissioning

including dismantling or

demolition procedures,

restoration activities,

procedures for

managing excess

materials and waste.

Section 4.5.4

Decommissioning

Phase

Y Sufficient information provided in

ESR/EIS

N/A







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Consultation

Report (Public

Consultation)

Notice of Project and

public meetings Section 6.1 Consultation Activities

Appendix A.1

Y Sufficient public consultation activities

were completed as part of the

ESR/EIS; however, there are new

requirements under the new

regulations.

A combined notice of transition from

the environmental screening process to

the REA process and advertisement for

a public meeting will be posted on the

AET Adelaide Project website,

published in local newspapers and

mailed to landowners, local residents

and Aboriginal communities a minimum

of 60 days prior to the final open

house.

A draft version of the Addendum

Report will be made available to the

public, a minimum of 60 days prior to

the public meeting.

Section 6.0 Consultation

Appendix A Updated

Consultation

Records

Letter to municipalities, local authorities

Section 6.1.2 Government and

Agency Consultation

N All consultation activities since

issuance of the Notice of Completion

are provided in this addendum report.


Appendix A







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Consultation Report (Public Consultation) (continued)

AET to meet with Township of Adelaide

Metcalfe and Middlesex County to

discuss changes resulting from REA

and request sign-off of “consultation

form” based on previous consultation.

Updated

Consultation

Records

Consultation Report (Aboriginal Engagement)

Letter of request for input from Aboriginal communities

Section 6.3 Aboriginal Engagement Appendix A.6 (Consultation letter)

N All activities since issuance of the

Notice of Completion are provided in

this addendum report.

The transition notice, the EIS/ESR and

the draft Addendum will be provided to

Aboriginal Communities that have

previously expressed an interest in the

Project.

The Aboriginal communities that have

been considered are based on a list of

Aboriginal communities previously

identified by Indian and Native Affairs

Canada and the Ministry of Aboriginal

Affairs as identified in the ESR/EIS

report.


Appendix A Updated Consultation Records







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Natural Heritage

Report

Records Review Section 7.3.2 Existing Conditions

Y AET has provided a new figure

illustrating natural features within the

Project study area and in proximity to

the Project location.

Section 7.0 Natural Heritage

Site Investigation Section 7.3.2 Existing Conditions

Y Four seasons of bird monitoring, a full

season of bat monitoring, Ecological

Land Classification mapping and an

evaluation of the baseline conditions

was already conducted; no further site

investigations were deemed necessary

as residual effects on natural features

was previously assessed and deemed

not significant.

N/A

Evaluation of Significance

Section 7.3.2 Existing Conditions

Y Turbines will be within 120 m of

significant woodlands. The required

information on effects assessment and

mitigation measures that would be

included in the Construction Plan

Report and appropriate mitigation

measures have already been provided

in the ESR/EIS and residual effects on

natural features was deemed not

significant.








Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Natural Heritage Report (continued)

Confirmation from Ministry of Natural Resources

N The Ministry of Natural Resources

reviewed and accepted the ESR/EIS

following provision of additional

information from AET. Confirmation

that the Ministry agrees with their

previous determination, in

consideration of information provided in

the original ESR/EIS coupled with this

Addendum is currently being sought.

AET will be consulting with MNR to

obtain a clearance letter stating that the

natural features are correctly identified

and their significance has been

correctly evaluated.


Water Records Review and Site Investigation

Section 7.2 Aquatic Environment

Y Sufficient records review and site

investigation work was completed as

part of the ESR/EIS.

Although all 40 turbines and the

substation are located outside of the 30

m buffer from waterbodies, this was not

specifically stated in the ESR/EIS, a

Section 8.0 Water







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Water (continued) new figure illustrating these distances

has been created.

Mitigation measures and best

management practices for access road

construction and directional drilling for

underground cable routes crossing

watercourses following a Fisheries and

Oceans Canada Operational Statement

is provided in the ESR/EIS.

Noise Prohibitions and Requirements and Requirements re location

Section 7.5 Environmental Noise Appendix C Noise Impact Assessment

Y Previous noise work was sufficient and

a report was prepared in accordance

with the MOE publication “Noise

Guidelines for Wind Farms”, dated

October 2008; however, due to

changes in legislation in O.Reg.

359/09, the movement of some

turbines, and change in turbine

manufacturer and specifications it was

necessary to revise the existing report.

Section 9.0 Noise Appendix B Noise Impact Assessment







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Archaeology and Heritage Assessment Report

Archaeological Assessment

Section 7.8 Heritage Resources Appendix D Stage 1 Archaeology Assessment

N Stage 2 and 3 Archaeology

Assessment work is underway and

completed reports will be submitted to

the Ministry of Culture.

AET and Golder have requested

clarification from the Ministry of Culture

asking if it all archaeology work must

be completed before the Application for

a REA is submitted, but have not yet

received clarification.

Section 10 Archaeology and Heritage Assessment

Heritage Assessment Section 7.8 Heritage Resources

N A Heritage Assessment was not

previously required under O. Reg.

116/01. Although generally assessed in

the ESR/EIS, a Built Heritage and

Cultural Landscape Study is underway

and will be submitted to the Ministry of

Culture for review.

The Built Heritage and Cultural

Landscape Study will be appended to

the final Addendum Report.

Section 10 Archaeology and Heritage Assessment Appendix C Archaeology and Heritage Assessment







Requirement met in

ESR/EIS? (Y/N)



Report

Archaeology and Heritage Assessment Report (continued)

Letter of Concurrence from Ministry of Culture

Appendix A.2 Communications log (Stage 1 Report)

N Ministry of Culture confirmed receipt of

the Stage 1 Archaeology Assessment

Report on April 30, 2009 and issued

letter of concurrence on November 12,

2009.

AET still to receive letter of

concurrence from Ministry of Culture

for Stage 2 and 3 Archaeology

Assessments and letter of acceptance

for Heritage Assessment

Appendix C Archaeology and Heritage Assessment



It should be noted that some effects assessments conducted for the Adelaide Wind Farm under O. Reg. 116/01

are now no longer required for renewable energy projects, including wind facilities. These include the following:

geophysical environment, atmospheric environment, visual landscape, socio-economic resources, land use,

traffic, electromagnetic interference (EMI), public health and safety, the effects of the environment on the Project

and cumulative effects. Although no longer required under O. Reg. 359/09, AET has voluntarily updated their

shadow flicker analysis based on the revised turbine layout and new wind turbine model. The results are briefly

described in Section 11 and the revised analysis output is provided in Appendix D.

4.0 UPDATED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Although the Adelaide Wind Farm Project will remain largely as described in the ESR/EIS Project Description,

there have been some minor changes to the Project layout relative to the EIS/ESR to address changes in the

turbine model proposed. These changes are minor and are limited to the following:

Change in the make and model of wind turbine from the Vestas V90 1.8 MW, to the GE 1.5 xle

(specifications provided in Table 2 below);

Relocation of substation and addition of a new access road location;

Relocation of Turbines #3, 4, 21, 23, 25, 26, 33 and 40 and realignment of associated access roads and

cable routes; and

No change in the total number of turbines, but reduction in capacity from 72 MW to 60 MW due to smaller

turbine size.

The new Site Layout is shown in Figure 1, and an illustration of the changes in the layout from the ESR/EIS

version to the new layout is shown in Figure 2. Based on a review of the site layout revisions relative to

assessments conducted as part of the ESR/EIS using the previous site layout, the changes made will not

change the predicted effects described in the ESR/EIS, with the possible exception of those described in the

sections below (i.e., natural heritage, noise, and archaeology and heritage).

5.0 NEW WIND TURBINE SPECIFICATIONS The Adelaide Wind Farm will include 40 GE 1.5 xle wind turbines. Turbine technical specifications are provided

below in Table 2. Additional wind turbine specifications are found in the manufacturers data provided in

Appendix B. This includes acoustic emissions data, including the sound power level and frequency spectrum, in

terms of octave-band sound power levels.



Table 2: GE 1.5xle Turbine Technical Specifications

Component Specification

Make GE 1.5 xle

Turbine name plate capacity 1500 kW (1.5 MW)

Cut-in wind speed 3.5 m/s

Cut-out wind speed 20 m/s (10 minute average)

Rated wind speed 12.5 m/s

Number of blades 3

Rotor Diameter 82.5 m

Swept area 5346 m2

Rotor speed (variable) 10.1-18.7 rpm

Rotor speed regulation Three step planetary spur gear system

Hub height above grade 80 m

Gearbox Three step planetary spur gear system

Generator Doubly fed, three-phase induction (asynchronous)

Converter Pulse-width modulated IGBT frequency converter

Braking system (fail-safe) Electromechanical pitch control for each blade (3 self-contained systems); and Hydraulic parking brake

Yaw system Electromechanical driven with wind direction sensor and automatic cable unwind

Control system Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with remote control and monitoring system

Noise reduction

Impact noise insulation of the gearbox and generator; Sound reduced gearbox; Noise reduced nacelle; and Rotor blades with minimized noise level

Lightning protection system Lightning receptors installed along blades; and Surge protection in electrical components

Tower design Multi-coated, conical tubular steel tower with safety ladder to the nacelle; and Load lifting system, load bearing capacity over 200 kg

6.0 CONSULTATION

6.1 Recent Consultation Activities The following table outlines the consultation activities with members of the public, Aboriginal communities and

local governments that have been undertaken since the completion of the ESR/EIS in June 2009.



Table 3: List of Consultation Activities since issuance of Notice of Completion (June 2009)

Date Description

Public Consultation

June 2009 AET were approached by Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council regarding some queries they had received from local residents. AET prepared a detailed response to the questions raised and provided this to Council.

June - July 2009 AET had five requests to elevate and responded directly to each resident regarding their concerns. The MOE was copied on all responses to each resident.

June – August 2009

A number of local newspaper articles/editorial and radio pieces were published regarding the Project.

July 2009 AET went door to door speaking with small lot owners who were not approached to be directly involved in the Project (including Adelaide Village) addressing concerns and leaving information.

July 2009 AET prepared a newsletter and issued a copy to the entire Municipality providing an update on the Project and addressing typical concerns.

July 2009 AET prepared a “Councillor Pack” that included numerous studies and detailed information primarily addressing health effects from numerous independent sources.

July 2009 AET contacted the Principal of W.G. MacDonald School and the Chair of the local Parent Teacher Association regarding the Project to answer any questions and provide more detail on the Project.

July/August 2009 AET made direct calls with members of the Middlesex Wind Action Group to discuss concerns and offer a meeting.

July/August 2009 AET arranged with TREC (Toronto Renewable Energy Co-Operative) to provide of W.G. MacDonald School with a 2-day workshop on wind energy and take students on a tour of a nearby wind farm. The offer has not been accepted at this time.

July – September 2009

AET were contacted directly by a few local residents via email/letter and AET responded with information regarding the Project and addressing concerns.

August 2009

AET attended a Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council Meeting at the request of the local Council to address concerns of Middlesex Wind Action Group. AET arranged for bird and noise specialists from Golder Associates to be available to address specific queries raised by the Group.

Aboriginal Communities Consultation

August 2009 AET had discussions with Walpole Island First Nation representatives and arranged a meeting on 11-08-09 to discuss the Project.

August 2009 AET met with William Big Bull (Consultant) and Lee White (Economic Development Officer), both of Walpole Island First Nation regarding Adelaide Project.

September 2009 AET called Chief Gregory Peters (Delaware Nation) Re: the Notice of Completion and left a message on his voicemail requesting meeting.

September 2009 AET called Joel Abram (Oneida of the Thames) Re: the Notice of Completion – the Chief was on vacation.

September 2009 AET called Chief Louise Hillier (Caldwell First Nation)and left a message with the Chief’s secretary requesting a meeting.

September 2009 AET called Chief Patrick Waddilove (Munsee Delaware Nation) and left a voicemail.

September 2009 AET called Chief Elizabeth Cloud (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point) and had a detailed conversation regarding Project. The Chief would review and have someone call


Table 3: List of Consultation Activities since issuance of Notice of Completion (June 2009) (continued)


Date Description

should she feel a meeting was necessary.

September 2009 AET called Chief Albert Vaughan (Chippewas of the Thames) – administrator explained there is a new Chief Joe Miskokomon. AET left message and offered a meeting.

October 2009 AET in discussions with Walpole Island First Nation regarding a follow-up meeting. A meeting has been provisionally organised for November or early December.

Government and Agency Consultation


AET have been in on-going correspondence with Adelaide Metcalfe Council and have met with the Municipal Planner and Lawyer regarding a development agreement between AET and the Township.


AET have been in on-going discussions with the Planner and Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council Re: the third zoning application.


AET met with the Middlesex County Engineer to discuss rights of way and Middlesex County permits required for final wind farm design.

October – November 2009

AET and Golder met with twice with the MOE-EAAB regarding the transition of this Project from O. Reg. 116/01 to O. Reg. 359/09 and specific aspects of the transition process.

6.2 Additional Public Meeting Section 15(1) of O. Reg. 359/09 states the following:

A person who proposes to engage in a renewable energy project shall distribute,

(a) notice of the proposal to engage in the project; and

(b) notices of the location and time of at least two public meetings to be held for the purpose of

conducting consultations in respect of the project.

Because of the advanced status of the Adelaide Wind Farm, a combined Notice to engage in the Project and

notice of a third and final public meeting was agreed to by the Director and subsequently prepared by AET. A

letter and Notice were mailed to all RR and SS letter carrier routes in the postal code area N7G and to assessed

landowners owning parcels but not residing in the N7G postal code. Letters and the Notice were also provided

to Aboriginal communities that had previously been sent Notices under O. Reg. 116/01. The Notice will also be

published in The Age Dispatch on two consecutive weeks.

Notification for the public meeting was provided a minimum of 60 days in advance of the public meeting

scheduled for Tuesday January 26, 2010. The meeting is to be held at WG MacDonald School, located at

29059 School Road, in the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe.

In accordance with Section 16(5) of the regulation, a draft version of this Addendum Report will be made

available through the following methods:

During a period of at least 60 days before the final public meeting is held, a person mentioned in

subsection (1) shall make available drafts of all documents mentioned in subsection (6) by,

(a) posting the drafts on the person’s website, if the person has a website;



(b) making paper copies of the drafts available to the public in each local municipality and in

each part of unorganized territory in which the project location is situated;

(c) making paper copies of the drafts available in any Aboriginal community on the list obtained

under section 14, if the Aboriginal community agrees to the making of the drafts available in the

community; and

(d) distributing the drafts to each Aboriginal community mentioned in subparagraph 5 ii of

subsection 15 (6).

Copies of the Draft Addendum Report and the ESR/EIS document will be made available to the general public at

the Strathroy Public Library, the Middlesex County Library and at the front desk of the Township of Adelaide

Metcalfe Office a minimum of 60 days in advance of the scheduled Open House. Digital copies of these reports

will also be available on the AET website and can be accessed at www.adelaidewindfarm.ca.

6.3 Aboriginal Engagement Section 14(1) of O. Reg. 359/09 requires that proponents of renewable energy projects obtain a list from the

Director of the EAAB of Aboriginal communities having constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty rights that

may be adversely impacted by the project or otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects

of the project. Recent Aboriginal engagement activities for the Adelaide Wind Farm are shown in Table 3 above.

This information was requested from the Director on November 3, 2009, but to date a response has not been

received.

7.0 NATURAL HERITAGE Section 24 (2) of O. Reg. 359/09 requires that the proponent of a renewable energy project conduct a Site

Investigation, in accordance with Section 26 of the Regulation. The purpose of the Site Investigation, which

consists of a “physical investigation of the air, land and water within 120 metres of the project location”, includes

a determination of the following:

Confirm the assessment made in the Records Review;

Determine if any additional natural features exist that were not identified in the Records Review;

Determine the boundaries of natural features located within 120 metres of the Project location that were

identified during the Records Review; and

For natural features located within 120 metres of the Project location, determine the separation distance

between the Project and the natural feature.

For the purposes of this determination, as defined in O. Reg. 359/09, a “natural feature” is defined as all of, or

part of the following features:

Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI; earth science);



ANSI (life science);

Coastal wetland;

Northern wetland;

Southern wetland;

Valleyland;

Wildlife habitat; or

Woodland.

A detailed Records Review and numerous Site Visits were conducted as part of the ESR/EIS for the Adelaide

Wind Farm; however, mapping and detailed measurements of separation distances between Project

components and natural features was not provided as this was not required under O.Reg. 116/01. Figure 3

shows the location of all significant natural features in close proximity to the Project location and Table 4

provides a summary of the significant natural features and separation distances to Project components.



Table 4: Natural Features in close proximity or within the Adelaide Wind Farm Project boundary

Natural Feature Designation Definition1 Significance

Distance to closest Project

component (m)

Additional Environmental Impact Study

Required?

Kerwood Bluff Life Science ANSI

(and Significant

Woodland)

Sites that are initially identified by municipalities as Environmentally Sensitive Areas that contain ecologically important natural features. The MNR NHIC refers to these areas as Life Science sites and tracks them. Significant Woodland definition provided below.

Significant (regional and municipal); not Provincially Significant

320 (to Turbine #39)

No

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Wetland

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Significant Wetland

(and Significant

Woodland)

A wetland that has been evaluated by the MNR using the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) and is recognized as having ecological significance, but not at a Provincial level. Significant Woodland definition provided below.


1,050 (to Turbine #38 access road)

No

Rookery

Woodlot

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(and Significant

Woodland)

See Kerwood Bluff above. Significant Woodland definition provided below.


1,050 (to Turbine #38 access road)

No

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(and Significant

Woodland)

A wetland that has been evaluated by the MNR using Ontario Wetland Evaluation System and is recognized as having ecological significance at a Provincial level. Significant Woodland definition provided below.

Provincially Significant 2,350 (to Turbine #30 access road)

No

1 Definitions adapted from the MNR NHIC (MNR 2009) Middlesex County OP (2006) and Township of Adelaide Metcalfe OP (2005)


Table 4: Natural Features in close proximity or within the Adelaide Wind Farm Project boundary (continued)


Natural Feature Designation Definition1 Significance

Distance to closest Project

component (m)

Additional Environmental Impact Study

Required?

Kerwood Woods ANSI (Life Science)

(and Significant

Woodland)

The MNR identifies these areas as having provincially or regionally significant representative ecological features. Significant Woodland definition provided below.

Provincially Significant 2,350 (to Turbine #30 access road)

No

Un-named (on Adelaide Creek)

Environmentally Significant Area (and Significant Woodland)

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe OP (2005) defines these as areas with overlapping features including wetlands, significant woodlands, groundwater recharge areas, and natural channels of rivers and creeks containing aquatic and terrestrial habitat. Significant Woodland definition provided below.


650 (to Turbine #1)

No

Significant Woodlands (numerous)

Significant Woodland

The Middlesex County OP (2006) defines significant woodlands based on the 2003 Middlesex Natural Heritage Study which used six criteria (size and type of woodland patch, proximity to natural heritage features, watercourses or other woodland patches, inclusion in larger corridors, and sensitivity of groundwater resources) to rank significance. If a woodland met 1 of the 6 criteria it was designated as significant. The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe OP (2005) defines significant woodlands as all woodlands ≥4 hectares in area and all woodlots of any size straddling or immediately adjacent to a watercourse.


27 Project components within 120 m of Significant Woodlands; 19 Project components within 50 m of Significant Woodlands

Yes – provided in ESR/EIS.



There are no ANSIs (earth science), coastal or northern wetlands, valleylands or significant wildlife habitat

(specifically for birds or bats) within 120 m of the Adelaide Site Study Area (SSA) boundary. Furthermore, with

the exception of Significant Woodlands, there are no natural features within 120 m of Project components (i.e.,

wind turbines, access roads, the substation or overhead and underground cable routes; Figure 3). As a result, it

was deemed to be unnecessary to conduct additional Environmental Impact Studies to assess the potential

effects on natural features as there has been sufficient information already provided for Significant Woodlands in

the ESR/EIS.

As shown in Table 4 and Figure 3, there are 27 Project components located within 120 m of Significant

Woodlands, and 19 within 50 m of Significant Woodlands. As described in Section 7.3.4.6 Designated Areas of

the Adelaide Wind Farm ESR/EIS, potential effects on Significant Woodlands will be mitigated through the

following:

If construction is to occur during the sensitive breeding season, avian nest and mammal/herpetile den

surveys will be undertaken prior to commencement of construction activities near Significant Woodlands if

the proposed locations of Project infrastructure (i.e., access roads, underground cable routes or turbines)

are within a 50 m buffer around the Significant Woodland as identified in the Middlesex County Official

Plan; and

Appropriate species-specific setbacks will be created in consultation with MNR and EC/CWS, and exclusion

zones (if required) will be flagged for avoidance within the work area(s).

It was noted in the ESR/EIS that agricultural practices typically extend to the edge of most of these Significant

Woodland boundaries. With the implementation of these mitigation measures, minimal residual effects

associated with sensory disturbance to birds and wildlife within these Significant Woodlands are anticipated and

no further assessment under the REA process is required.

7.1 Confirmation from Ministry of Natural Resources A new requirement of O. Reg. 359/09 is that the proponent of a wind facility project obtains confirmation from the

Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) that the significance of natural features identified during the Records

Review and Site Visits have been correctly assigned a significance level and appropriately located relative to

Project components. The AET and Golder Project team will to work with MNR to obtain a clearance letter prior

to the final Open House stating that the natural features are correctly identified and their significance has been

correctly evaluated. This letter will be provided in the Application for a Renewable Energy Approval to be

submitted to the Director.

8.0 WATER Section 29(1) of O. Reg. 359/09 requires that the proponent of a renewable energy project conduct a water

assessment which includes a records review and site investigation. These activities were conducted for the

Adelaide Wind Farm as part of Section 7.2 Aquatic Environment of the ESR/EIS. Section 39(1) of

O. Reg. 359/09 outlines prohibitions with regards to waterbodies and states that:



No person shall construct, install or expand a renewable energy generation facility as part of a

renewable energy project in a project location that is in any of the following locations:

1. A lake or within 30 metres of the average annual high water mark of a lake.

2. A permanent or intermittent stream or within 30 metres of the average annual high water mark of a

permanent or intermittent stream.

3. A seepage area or within 30 metres of a seepage area.

Subsection 39(1) does not apply to Class 3 or 4 wind facilities (including the Adelaide Wind Farm) if no wind

turbines or transformer stations (referred to as the substation in the ESR/EIS) are constructed within 30 m of the

water features above, and the proponent submits a report meeting the following requirements (Ontario

Legislative Assembly 2009):

Identifies and assesses any negative environmental effects of the Project on the waterbody and on land

within 30 metres of the waterbody;

Identifies mitigation measures;

Describes how the environmental effects monitoring addresses any negative environmental effects; and

Describes how the Construction Plan Report addresses any negative environmental effects.

As shown in Figure 4, the 40 turbines and substation for the Adelaide Wind Farm are all located outside of the

30 m buffer for all permanent and intermittent streams and seepage areas within the SSA, however there are

access roads and underground cable routes located within the 30 m buffer area for some streams within the

SSA. A detailed effects assessment, mitigation measures and best management practices for contractors

conducting works in and about streams was provided in the ESR/EIS Section 7.2 Aquatic Environment.

Encroachment into the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and St. Clair Region Conservation Authority

Regulation Limits will require a permit under Ontario Regulation 147/06, Ontario Regulation 171/06, respectively

from these Conservation Authorities. Based on the existing information provided in the ESR/EIS, it is anticipated

that no further water assessment (excluding any tasks associated with the Conservation Authority permitting

process) is required for the Adelaide Wind Farm.

9.0 NOISE A revised Noise Assessment was completed to address changes in the regulation, revisions to the Project

Layout and change from Vestas 1.8 MW to GE 1.5 xle,1.5 MW turbines. The revised Noise Assessment report

is provided in Appendix B.

10.0 ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE ASSESSMENT There have been no changes to the requirement for an archaeological assessment with the implementation of

O. Reg. 359/09, though it has not been verified by the Ministry of Culture as to whether all archaeology

assessments need to be completed before an Application for a Renewable Energy Approval is submitted.

However, a heritage assessment is now required.



The Stage 1 archaeological assessment has been completed and AET has received a letter of concurrence from

the Ministry of Culture (Appendix C). The Stage 2 and any resultant Stage 3 archaeological field work is

currently underway and reports will be provided to the Ministry of Culture upon completion. Based on the latest

layout, a Stage 2 pedestrian survey is being conducted at 5 m intervals in ploughed and weathered agricultural

fields. All turbine sites are being surveyed within a 50 m radius from the future turbine foundation’s centre point;

all future access roads and underground cable routes are being surveyed in 20 m wide corridors centred upon

their centre line; and the proposed substation site is also being surveyed with a 50 m wide buffer around the

proposed site. Currently 18 turbine sites plus their associated access routes and underground cable routes have

been surveyed with plans for the remainder to be surveyed in November 2009 and, if necessary, Spring 2010. A

Stage 3 archaeological assessment is being conducted on sites where the Stage 2 assessment located

archaeological resources and should be completed in 2009. Depending on the outcome of the ongoing Stage 2

archaeological assessment, some of the 18 remaining sites may require Stage 3 archaeological assessment and

those sites will be investigated accordingly. Pending clarification from the Ministry of Culture on REA

expectations, Golder will obtain a memorandum of understanding from the MCL stating that the Ministry will

accept Stage 2 and Stage 3 surveys at a later date.

Under Section 20 (1) of O. Reg. 359/09, proponents of renewable energy projects are required to undertake a

self-assessment to identify any known or potential effects to archaeological or heritage resources that could

result from the Project. Part of the assessment is to identify if there are any built heritage resources or cultural

landscapes within the project location and to assess their significance. Significance is based on a series of

criteria. The main criteria include:

National historic site;

Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act;

Listed on the municipal heritage register or provincial register;

Within or adjacent to a Heritage Conservation District;

Documentation exists to suggest built heritage or cultural heritage landscape potential; and

Existing buildings and/or structures over 40 years old.

Should this screening indicate that there are built heritage or cultural landscape resources of heritage

significance, the screening will further assess potential impacts which will include destruction; alteration;

isolation; shadows; direct or indirect obstruction; a change in land use; or land disturbances.

The heritage assessment, when finalized, will give information on the history of the project location and will

identify significant heritage resources; the potential impacts on these identified resources and preliminary

recommendations (to be included in Appendix C of this Addendum Report once finalized). Depending on the

outcome of the ongoing heritage assessment, further research may be required on mitigative and conservation

methods for impacted heritage resources. The heritage assessment is currently in progress and will be finalized

in advance of AET submitting their Application for Approval of a Renewable Energy Project under

O. Reg. 359/09.



11.0 REVISED SHADOW FLICKER ANALYSIS Shadow flicker analysis was conducted as part of the ESR/EIS to demonstrate that impacts from the Project on

nearby dwellings would be insignificant and mitigable. Although a shadow flicker assessment is not required

under the new Regulations, AET has re-examined this area to evaluate how the Project changes may have

affected the results included the EIS/ESR document.

Analysis has shown that because of the shorter hub height and blade length of the proposed GE 1.5 xle turbine,

the impacts are even less than concluded in the ESE/EIS document. Although there are no accepted standards

for shadow flicker (nor is shadow flicker regulated by any planning authorities at this time), court cases in Europe

have lead to currently accepted industry practices, in which up to 30 hours of shadow flicker per year is

considered acceptable.

Shadow flicker modelling to predict the frequency of shadow flicker events caused by the rotation of wind turbine

blades was conducted using industry standard software (WindFarm by ReSoft Ltd.). A shadow model was

created for dwellings within the SSA that were likely to be affected. It is generally accepted that shadow flicker is

not an issue beyond a distance equivalent to 10 blade diameters (825 m from the turbine base in the case of the

GE 1.5 xle model). Modelling parameters were kept consistent with the previous modelling conducted as part

the ESR/EIS in which a residential layout map was built using baseline mapping, ortho-photography and on-site

proofing and a worst-case “greenhouse” approach was used to model window layouts for each dwelling (i.e.,

each dwelling was assumed to have a single 1.0 m2 window, lying horizontal to the ground, and 2.0 m above

ground level, giving a 360-degree exposure). Once the turbine and dwelling location data were entered into the

WindFarm software, the model determined the total predicted effect (i.e., hours per year of shadow flicker)

occurring at each receptor location.

Through the residential layout map compilation process it was calculated that 32 dwellings were within the 825 m

buffer and therefore could potentially be affected by shadow flicker. However of these 32, the model predicted

that only 12 would actually be affected, and of these 12 none would exceed the 30 hours per year threshold. It is

important to note that the results show that the amendments to the Project design have resulted in less impact

from shadow flicker and that the worst-case non-participating receptor has been calculated at only 7.24 hours

per year. Detailed model output is provided in Appendix D (Table of Results).

12.0 REFERENCES Ontario Legislative Assembly. 2009. Ontario Regulation 359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act

Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act. Toronto, ON. URL: http://www.e-

laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2009/elaws_src_regs_r09359_e.htm

Adelaide Metcalfe, Township of. 2005. Official Plan for the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, March 2005

Consolidation. Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, Strathroy, ON. URL:

http://www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp. Accessed January 2009.

Middlesex, County of. 2006. County of Middlesex Official Plan (Consolidated Version, August 2006). URL:

http://www.county.middlesex.on.ca/EconomicDevelopment/default.asp. Accessed January 2009.



Ministry of Environment (MOE). 2001. Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirements for Electricity

Projects. PIBS 4021e. Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment,

Toronto, ON. 78 pp + appendices.

Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). 2009. Natural Heritage Information Centre – Ontario Natural Area Types.

Last Updated November 2, 2009. URL: <http://nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/nhic/glossary/area_types.cfm>.

Accessed November 17, 2009.

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and Middlesex Natural Heritage Study Steering

Committee (MNHSSC). 2002. Map of Recognized Natural Heritage Features in Middlesex County In:

Presentation on the Middlesex County Natural Heritage Study (MNHS) Spring 2002 Update. URL:

<http://www.thamesriver.on.ca/MNHS/MNHS.htm> Accessed November 18, 2009.

UTRCA and MNHSSC. 2003. The Middlesex Natural Heritage Study: A Natural Heritage Study to Identify

Significant Woodland Patches in Middlesex County. Prepared by the UTRCA and Middlesex Natural

Heritage Study Steering Committee, London ON. URL:

<http://www.thamesriver.on.ca/MNHS/MNHS.htm> Accessed November 18, 2009.


November 23, 2009 Report No. 07-1112-0151

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APPENDIX A Updated Consultation Records

MontrealBelfastOxford

TCI Renewables Suite 102

381 Rue Notre-Dame W Montreal, QC

H2Y 1V2 T: 514-842-1923 F: 514-842-7904

November 19, 2009

[First Name] [Last Name], [Title]

[Affiliation]

[Address 1], [Address 2]

[City], [Province] [Postal Code]

RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND TRANSITION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL

SCREENING PROCESS TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVALS PROCESS

Dear [First Name] [Last Name]

This letter is to inform you that Air Energy TCI Inc (AET) is undergoing a formal regulatory transition process for the Adelaide Wind Facility (the Project). A transition process is required for this Project because the Environmental Screening under Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 116/01 was not formally completed when new legislation, O. Reg. 359/09 of the Environmental Protection Act, was enacted on September 24, 2009. A new Renewable Energy Approvals process for wind facilities is outlined in O. Reg. 359/09. The Project has been designed to meet requirements for a Class 4 Wind Facility.

AET is issuing this letter and Notice to comply with specific sections of O. Reg. 359/09 pertaining to notices of the Project and meetings. The Notice is provided on the reverse side of this letter and on a dedicated portion of AET’s website specific to the Project (www.adelaidewindfarm.ca).

On July 10th, 2009 a harmonized Environmental Screening Report/ Environmental Impact Statement (ESR/EIS) was made available and subsequently went through a 30-day public review and comment period under O. Reg. 116/01. In consideration of the regulatory changes and subsequent discussions with the Director, an addendum to the ESR/EIS has been prepared to address any further requirements of O. Reg. 359/09. Collectively the two documents provide supporting information for AET’s application for a Renewable Energy Approval. Paper copies of the completed ESR/EIS and a draft of the addendum will be available at the Adelaide-Metcalfe Township office as of November 23, 2009, with digital copies available on the AET website.

AET is committed to consulting with community members throughout this approvals process and beyond into construction and operation of the Project. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments regarding the Project, please do not hesitate to contact me. We have set up a toll-free phone number (1-888-842-1923) for your convenience. Alternatively you can forward an information request by email to [email protected].

Yours Faithfully,

Mark Gallagher (Development Manager)

TCI Renewables is the trading name of: TCI Renewables Limited, registered in England, Company Number: 5360262 Air Energy TCI Inc, registered in Canada, Company Number: 4296508 TCI Renewables LLC, registered in Delaware US, Company Number:4519501

ADELAIDE WIND FACILITYNOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

AND TRANSITION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVALS PROCESS

This notice is to inform the residents of Adelaide-Metcalfethat the Adelaide Wind Facility (the Project) is undergoing a formal regulatory transition process. The assessment and approvals process for the Project was previously governed by the Environmental Screening Process under Ontario Regulation (O. Reg) 116/01 of the Environmental Assessment Act. This Project is now governed by O. Reg. 359/09 of the Environmental Protection Act,which requires the proponent, Air Energy TCI Inc (AET) to acquire a Renewable Energy Approval (REA).

Project DescriptionAET plans to develop a wind project with a generation capacity of up to 72 MW. The Project would involve the erection of up to 40 wind turbines and installation oftemporary and permanent access roads, cabling, a substation, permanent meteorology mast and other ancillary works. The location of the Project is identified onthe map below.

Project Proponent and REA ApplicantAET is the North American subsidiary of TCI RenewablesLimited, a UK registered company and part of the TCI Group. The company is a leading independent renewable energy business with offices in Great Britain, Ireland andCanada, and interests in over 30 wind power development projects in these countries and the United States. Further information about the proponent is available at www.tcir.net.

The REA ProcessOntario Regulation 359/09 of the Environmental Protection Act became law on September 24, 2009. Anew process for the approval of renewable energy projects, including wind facilities, is outlined within thisRegulation. The Project is categorized as a Class 4 wind facility and will be designed to meet the associated requirements under O. Reg. 359/09.

The Transition ProcessA transition process is required for this Project because the Environmental Screening was not formally completed at the time that O. Reg 359/09 was legislated. The Director has, however, formally identified the Adelaide Wind Facility as a transition project since a formal notice of completion had been issued under the prior O. Reg. 116/01 process and many other studies with equivalent REA requirements have been completed. Notably, AET and their Project team have conducted environmental studies in accordance with the Environmental Screening Process. On July 10, 2009 a harmonized Environmental Screening Report (ESR)/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was made available for a 30-day public review and comment period.An addendum to the ESR/EIS has been prepared to meet the new requirements of O. Reg. 359/09. Paper copies of the completed ESR/EIS and a draft of the addendum will be available at the Adelaide-Metcalfe Township office as early as November 23, 2009. A digital copy of the original ESR/EIS report and draft addendum report will also beavailable on our website at www.tcir.net from that date.AET is holding an additional Pubic Open House in the community to present any new information, explain the transition process, and identify how the combined reportsmeet the requirements of O. Reg. 359/09.

Open HouseWe invite you to attend this Public Open House so that we may provide you with information about the Project,you can provide feedback and give you an opportunity to speak with the AET Project team. The time and location are provided below.

Tuesday, January 26, 20105pm – 8pm

WG MacDonald School29059 School RoadStrathroy, Ontario

N7G 3H7If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Mark GallagherAir Energy TCI Inc381 Rue Notre-Dame (Ouest)Montreal, PQ H2Y 1V2Toll Free : 1-888-842-1923 Fax: (514) 842-7904Email: [email protected]: www.tcir.net

Jeff WrightGolder Associates Ltd.2390 Argentia Rd., Mississauga, ON L5Z 5Z7Toll free: 1-800-414-8314 Fax: (905) 567-6561Email: [email protected]

www.adelaidewindfarm.ca



APPENDIX B Revised Noise Impact Assessment



APPENDIX C Archaeology and Heritage Assessment

APPENDIX C ADELAIDE WIND FACILITY REA DRAFT ADDENDUM REPORT

November 23, 2009 Project No. 07-1112-0151 1/1

Appendix C (Archaeology and Heritage Assessment) has not been finalized yet – will be provided on or before

November 26, 2009

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APPENDIX D Revised Shadow Flicker Analysis

Shadow Flicker AnalysisThe shaded areas indicate the 1,000 m bufferzone at each turbine.

Other ground-verified properties outside the1,000 m zone are not shown.

Shadow FlickerTurbine layout and

All ground-verified receptors within 1,000 m

Title ProjectTCI RenewablesSuite 102, 381 Notre Dame West

Montreal, QC, H2Y 1V2TEL: 514 842 1923

FAX: 514 842 [email protected]

1,000 m buffer zone around turbines

Potential receptor locations Turbine

Adelaide Wind FarmAdelaide, Ontario

Key

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Turbine Type GE1.5

Hub Height 80 m

Blade Dia 82.5 m

Overall Height 121 m

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Shadow FlickerAffected and non-affected receptors

TitleTCI RenewablesSuite 102, 381 Notre Dame West




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Area of actual effect out to 10 rotor diameters (825 m)

Shadow Flicker AnalysisThe shading indicates the area of actual effect of shadow flickerout to the guideline maximum of 10 blade diameters - 825 m in thecase of the selected turbine - as produced in the WindFarm model.

Non-affected receptor: 825 m - 1,000

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Shadow Flicker hoursafter Sunshine Index

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Shadow Flicker AnalysisThe shaded areas indicate the combined extent of the shadowflicker from all 40 turbines. The shape is determined by thechanging position of the rising and setting sun as the effectprogresses throughout the year. This should be read inconjunction with the tables, which indicate the potential durationof the effect.

The major determining factor is the percentage incidence of anunimpeded view of the low sun in a clear cloudless sky duringdaylight hours - known as the Sunshine Index. Based on officialdata the Sunshine Index for this region is approximately 40 percent.

The effects of surrounding buildings, hedgerows and trees are notmeasured in the WindFarm model. Combined with the requiredincidence of sky conditions these can help to substantially reducethe actual effect.

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Shadow Flicker AnalysisThe shaded areas indicate the combined extent of the shadowflicker from all 40 turbines. The shape is determined by thechanging position of the rising and setting sun as the effectprogresses throughout the year. This should be read inconjunction with the tables, which indicate the potential durationof the effect.

The major determining factor is the percentage incidence of anunimpeded view of the low sun in a clear cloudless sky duringdaylight hours - known as the Sunshine Index. Based on officialdata the Sunshine Index for this region is approximately 40 percent.

The effects of surrounding buildings, hedgerows and trees are notmeasured in the WindFarm model. Combined with the requiredincidence of sky conditions these can help to substantially reducethe actual effect.

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ProjectTitleTCI RenewablesSuite 102, 381 Notre Dame West




Note

Shadow Flicker DataShadow times at measured affected receptors

To approximate the level of effect at each location, these shadow times have been assessedon a worst-case-scenario: a horizontal 1.0 metre square window with an unimpeded view ofthe sun. This does not take into account any other conditions which might affect the intensityand/or duration of shadow flicker.

Project : ADELAIDERun Name : C:\WINDFARMR4\ADELAIDE\KADELAIDE007.WFK

Title : NOV09_Participating Houses TableTime : 15:40:43, 18 Nov 2009

SUMMARY OF SHADOW TIMES ON EACH WINDOW

Receptor Easting Northing Width Depth Height Degrees Tilt Days Max Mean Total Total from angle per hours hours hours adjusted North year per per hours (m) (m) (m) day daySR23 438852 4758789 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0SR5 439439 4759052 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 46 0.42 0.34 15.8 6.32SR7 441138 4759860 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 82 0.99 0.61 49.9 19.96SR31 443031 4763157 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 58 0.62 0.48 27.8 11.12


Title : NOV09_Non-Participating Houses TableTime : 15:48:38, 18 Nov 2009


Recedptor Easting Northing Width Depth Height Degrees Tilt Days Max Mean Total Total from angle per hours hours hours adjusted North year per per hours (m) (m) (m) day dayR12 443944 4758781 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 33 0.40 0.32 10.6 4.24SR47 437584 4758558 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 40 0.48 0.37 15.0 6.0R20 439413 4757971 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0R24 439320 4758524 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 54 0.44 0.34 18.5 7.4R37 441142 4762567 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0R49 441293 4763813 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0R68 443145 4763062 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 42 0.53 0.42 17.6 7.04R69 443129 4763433 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 90.0 30 0.32 0.25 7.6 3.04

The figures in the data table (above) are taken from the weather database at London Airport.

The figures reveal an average incidence of sunshine over the year of 38.22% against total daylight hours. Thesemeasurements indicate that the figures determined from the WindFarm model would need to be adjusted to give a moreaccurate reading of potential shadow flicker.

In conjunction with the information on the Sunshine maps a Sunshine Index of 40% has therefore been applied to produce atotal adjusted hours figure in the data table.

Bright Sunshine Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total hours 65.9 91.5 119.5 162.1 220.6 243.4 262 221.9 162.8 128.2 69.7 52.4

Days with measur-able sunshine 18.6 19.6 22.5 24.6 27.4 28.6 30.2 29.1 26.3 25.7 18.7 16.4

% of daylighthours 22.6 30.9 32.4 40.4 48.6 53 56.3 51.4 43.3 37.4 23.8 18.6

Weather Data from London Airport Database - Incidence of Sunshine

Sunshine Index Assessment Shadow Flicker Data Tables

ProjectTitleTCI RenewablesSuite 102, 381 Notre Dame West




Note

Shadow Flicker DataShadow times at specified houses

Levels of shadow flicker effect at five individual measured windows on house from the participating houses table.Identified as SR7 - House 16 on Brown Road.

Levels of shadow flicker effect at two individual measured windows on house from the non-participating houses table.Identified as R68 - House 20 on Seed Road.

The figures have been adjusted to reflect the average incidence of sunshine overthe year of approximately 40% against total daylight hours. See previous page.


Title : NOV09_Receptor SR7Time : 10:37:15, 19 Nov 2009


Receptor Easting Northing Width Depth Height Degrees Tilt Days Max Mean Total TotalWindow from angle per hours hours hours adjusted North year per per hours (m) (m) (m) day day

16/ 1 441138 4759860 0.8 1.2 2.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.016/ 2 441138 4759860 0.7 1.0 4.0 90.0 0.0 51 0.65 0.51 26.0 10.416/ 3 441138 4759860 0.8 1.0 2.0 180.0 0.0 82 1.00 0.61 50.3 20.1216/ 4 441138 4759860 2.0 1.0 2.0 270.0 0.0 50 0.64 0.50 25.1 10.416/ 5 441138 4759860 0.8 1.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0


Title : NOV09_Receptor R68Time : 11:14:38, 19 Nov 2009


Receptor Easting Northing Width Depth Height Degrees Tilt Days Max Mean Total TotalWindow from angle per hours hours hours adjusted North year per per hours (m) (m) (m) day day

20/ 1 443145 4763062 2.0 1.2 2.0 270.0 0.0 42 0.54 0.43 18.1 7.2420/ 2 443145 4763062 2.0 1.2 2.0 90.0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0

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Golder Associates Ltd.

2390 Argentia Road

Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5Z7

Canada

T: +1 (905) 567 4444

Documents

07-1112-0151 Adelaide REA Addendum Draft 23Nov09 of wind turbine (GE 1.5 xle ) has been selected since preparation of the ESR/EIS in June 2009. A revised wind turbine specifications