CanREA members are eager to propose new, affordable, wind and solar energy projects in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Toronto, July 24, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s new Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI), as announced July 9.
An information session held by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro on July 23 confirmed that this RFEI is for the supply of energy and/or capacity that, in combination, can provide up to 150 megawatts (MW) of firm capacity and up to 500 gigawatt hours (GWh) of firm energy, to meet the increasing demands of the province’s Island Interconnected System.
“With this announcement, CanREA is now tracking wind energy, solar energy and energy storage activity coast-to-coast in Canada, with a clear focus on building clean energy projects at scale and pace,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.
The RFEI will help the utility gather market information to support the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and a Request for Information (RFI) later this year.
“Newfoundland and Labrador needs more power, and our members are ready to compete for the opportunity to develop wind, solar and battery storage projects to help meet these needs, provide affordable, reliable and clean electricity to Newfoundlanders and support economic growth across the province,” said Jean Habel, CanREA’s Senior Director for Québec and Atlantic Canada.
Wind and solar energy, coupled with energy storage capacity, can contribute to a decarbonized energy grid, create local economic benefits and improve the resilience of the electricity system.
CanREA will continue to engage with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure this RFEI process will result in the lowest-cost, highest-benefit outcomes for consumers.
“This RFEI is a high-priority item for CanREA’s members in Atlantic Canada, and we are confident that it will build momentum in Newfoundland and Labrador over the coming years,” said Eddie Oldfield, CanREA’s Manager for Atlantic Canada.
The deadline for questions is Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (NDT, and the RFEI bid closing date is Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. (NDT).
Quotes
“With this announcement, CanREA is now tracking wind energy, solar energy and energy storage activity coast-to-coast in Canada, with a clear focus on building clean energy projects at scale and pace.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“Newfoundland and Labrador needs more power, and our members are ready to compete for the opportunity to develop wind, solar and battery storage projects to help meet these needs, provide affordable, reliable and clean electricity to Newfoundlanders and support economic growth across the province.”
—Jean Habel, Senior Director for Québec and Atlantic Canada, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“This RFEI is a high-priority item for CanREA’s members in Atlantic Canada, and we are confident that it will build momentum in Newfoundland and Labrador over the coming years.”
—Eddie Oldfield, Atlantic Canada Manager, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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