February 21, 2011
Partnership Will Secure a Sustainable Energy Option for First Nations Across North America
Vancouver, BC February 21st 2010 – Endurance Wind Power announced yesterday, their partnership with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) to bring renewable energy to First Nations and Indigenous groups across North America.
“We are proud to be the catalyst for change in the way First Nations in this country generate power,” said Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief, Justin George. “With Endurance Wind Power’s innovative technology, we are striving to help Canada’s First Nations reduce their dependence on non-renewable sources of power while preserving the environment we depend on.”
Tsleil-Waututh was one of the Four Host First Nations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tsleil-Waututhhave made a two million dollar equity investment in Endurance Wind Power, and through the unique partnership, will introduce TWN Wind Power Inc as a distributor for the Endurance S-343 5kW and the E-3120 50kW wind turbines. Together, the partnership of the two Vancouver-based organizations will bring community-owned, clean, renewable wind energy to First Nations Groups across North America. By utilizing available wind resources, these communities will lower their energy costs, enabling them to inject more capital into economic development. This alternative energy option will also help reduce the impact of their electrical production on public health and the environment, while establishing a sustainable energy option for the future generations.
“First Nations are pursuing many opportunities to become economically self-sufficient in order to create healthy, secure communities for our people,” said Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Shawn Atleo. “The creation of TWN Wind Power is a huge step forward in terms of generating clean, green power, wealth, and employment in BC and across the country. First Nations are well-positioned to become leaders in development that is responsible and sustainable. I congratulate the Tsleil-Waututh Nation on their new partnership with Endurance Wind Power.”
The investment in Endurance was part of a six million dollar undertaking alongside Yaletown Venture Partners and BC Advantage Fund. Endurance has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, due in part, to thriving worldwide demand for renewable energy sources that reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and to the advanced turbine engineering applied to their products.
“This partnership with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation serves as a fantastic opportunity for Endurance to provide First Nations communities in BC and across the country, with power derived from a clean resource,” said Endurance Wind Power President & CEO, Glenn Johnson. “Our 50 kilowatt turbine can provide enough power for up to 20 homes, while the 5 kilowatt unit is a perfect electricity solution for one or two homes.”
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is a small, but growing community of 500 located in Greater Vancouver. TWN aims to be an active participant in all social, economic, cultural, and political activities that take place in their traditional territories by thinking big and acting decisively to care for their lands and waters. TWN owns and operates seven businesses in the alternative energy, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors. With its newest venture, TWN Wind Power Inc., the nation is actively pursuing business opportunities to bring clean, renewable energy within reach of remote and rural First Nations in order to create a sustainable future for Aboriginal people.
Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced small wind turbines from 5 to 50kW in size, designed specifically for distributed wind power applications. Their line of modern, induction-based wind turbines brings efficient, reliable, safe and quiet, renewable energy within reach of homeowners, farmers, businesses and institutions across North America, the United Kingdom and an expanding global market.
© 2010, Endurance Windpower.
www.endurancewindpowerinc.com
Posted by Brian on February 21, 2011
