Suncor Energy Products Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to proceed with the development of its Wintering Hills Wind Power Project. The proposed 88 megawatt (MW) project, located approximately 125 kilometres (km) northeast of Calgary and 21 km southeast of Drumheller, Alberta, will consist of up to 55 1.6 MW turbines located on approximately 16,000 acres of privately-owned land.

"Today's announcement is a significant milestone that brings us one step closer towards the development of Suncor's largest operated wind project to date," said Jay Thornton, executive vice president, Energy Supply, Trading & Development. "The Wintering Hills project not only complements Suncor's commitment to sustainable energy development, but also represents a key asset in the company's growing renewables portfolio."

At peak operation, the Wintering Hills project is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 35,000 Alberta homes, displacing the equivalent of approximately 200,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

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