The Williams Lake Project is a 66 MW biomass-fired generating facility located in Williams Lake, in south-central BC. The Project commenced commercial operations in April 1993. Atlantic Power indirectly owns 100% of the Project.
Williams Lake sells energy generated at the facility to BC Hydro under a long-term PPA expiring in 2018. Biomass fuel is provided to the Project under short-term and long-term wood waste supply agreements with various suppliers. Biomass consumed at Williams Lake consists of wood waste from sawmill operations and forestry management.
Atlantic Power operates and manages the Project. Williams Lake joined Atlantic Power as a result of our acquisition of Capital Power Income LP in November 2011.