Saulteau First Nations and EDF power solutions North America have announced the signing of a 30-year Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro for the 200.6 MW Taylor South Wind Project in British Columbia, Canada.
The agreement was awarded under BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power and is aimed at supporting the province’s rising demand for clean electricity and long-term economic growth.
The Taylor South Wind Project is an expansion of the previously awarded Taylor Wind Project and is structured as an equity partnership between EDF power solutions and Saulteau First Nations, with the First Nation holding a 51% economic stake. The project is located on Crown Land in the Peace River Region, approximately 10 km south of Taylor, B.C., and is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 60,000 homes from 2032.
BC Hydro officials noted that expanding wind generation will strengthen and diversify the province’s electricity mix, complementing its hydroelectric system to ensure grid reliability.
The project represents an estimated investment of around $650 million and is expected to contribute more than $150 million to local economic activity during development and construction phases. It is also projected to create over 250 jobs across development, construction, and operations.
Saulteau First Nations leadership highlighted the project as a model for economic development and reconciliation, emphasizing job creation and responsible resource use. EDF power solutions also stated that the partnership reflects strong collaboration with Indigenous communities and supports the broader goal of expanding clean energy capacity in British Columbia.
