A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT WITH GEMINI POWER CORP. May 27 th, 2010
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY Who Is GPC?
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYWHO IS GPC? About Gemini Power Corporation Ontario based, privately-owned renewable power generation company Experienced hydro power owner/operator (previously Beaver Power) TechnicalFinancialEnvironmentalOperational
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYWHO IS GPC? The Gemini Power Corp. Vision To develop sustainable energy and human relationships that empower our partners both socially and economically. Focusing on Canada’s First Nations, we build economic and community self-reliance in a way that respects both the environment and First Nations’ traditional values.
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYWHO IS GPC? The GPC Team DR. MICHAEL DAN—PRESIDENT Michael has a diverse background that includes neurosurgery, medical research, biotechnology, and portfolio management. After five years as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, Michael left medicine to become the CEO of Novopharm Biotech, an early phase, publicly traded, drug discovery company. He is currently President of Regulus Investments Inc. and Gemini Power Corp. He is also a trustee of the Paloma Foundation and a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Friends of Haifa University. Michael holds an MD degree from The University of Toronto; a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University; and, an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons MR. ALASTAIR WILSON—TECHNICAL Alastair has spent over 40 years in the power utility business. He is currently Vice President – Operations of Gemini Power Corp. He has worked in all areas of Hydraulic Generation, Thermal Generation (Coal & Gas) and distributed Diesel Generation. His career has included roles as a technical specialist and as a senior manager of hydraulic generation in the areas of project development, operations and maintenance, water management, training, program planning, feasibility assessments and business development. Alastair’s experience has included work with Canadian public, private and overseas utilities. Alastair is a Registered Professional Engineer APEO. MR. LANCE McINTOSH—FINANCIAL Lance has over 33 years experience in corporate finance and accounting with specific expertise in financial planning; financial administration and control; and, project and acquisition financing. Lance has extensive relationships in both the public and private debt and equity markets. He is currently Chief Financial Officer of Gemini Power Corp. and Regulus Investments Inc. as well as Executive Director of the Paloma Foundation and a director of Dancap Bank (Barbados) Inc. Lance has been the CFO/VP Finance for a number of significant Canadian private and public corporations including Novopharm Biotech Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., the Penfund Group and Derlan Industries Ltd. Lance is chartered accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. DR. MICHAEL FEDCHYSHYN—BUS. DEVELOPMENT Michael has a varied background that includes academics, management consulting, the not-for-profit sector, public interest advocacy, and entrepreneurism. In academics, Michael developed an influential publication record with over 50 citations in the field of synaptic transmission. Following his academic career, Michael worked as a consultant in the biotechnology, renewable energy, power distribution, and environmental sectors before joining Regulus Investments and Gemini Power Corp. in Michael holds an HBSc. In Biophysics and Mathematics from the University of Toronto and a PhD in Neuroscience/Physiology also from the University of Toronto. COUNCILLOR ARNOLD MAY—CULTURAL CONSULTANT Currently Senior Cultural Advisor to Gemini Power, Arnold May has 35+ years experience in power plant maintenance; training and development; negotiation and mediation; and, general business. The last 11 years of his career were devoted to working with First Nations in the province of Ontario in resolving grievances with the provincial electricity transmission and distribution company. For the past 4 years Arnold has been providing advice and guidance to, and acting as a facilitator for, GPC with respect to its First Nations initiatives, projects and partnerships. Arnold is certified in Conflict Resolution; Training System Design, Development and Delivery; and, is a qualified Industrial Mechanic Millwright and Machinist.
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYWHO IS GPC? GPC- FN Power Generation Development Investment Philosophy PARTNERSHIPSCHOLARSHIPOWNERSHIP
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY GPC Power Developments COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS FIRST NATION PROJECTS
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGEMINI POWER PROJECTS Fenelon Falls Generating Station
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGEMINI POWER PROJECTS Marmora Generating Station
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGEMINI POWER PROJECTS Trent Rapids Generating Station
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY Seacliff Energy Ltd. Seacliff Energy is slated for Phase 1 commissioning in December 2010 and will be the largest anaerobic digester to energy project in North America at 3.2MW. The facility will process over 100,000MT of organic waste each year. GEMINI POWER PROJECTS
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGEMINI POWER PROJECTS Mshkowseemgut Power Inc. The Land, The People, The Future 25,000MT wood pellet plant located on NFN land approx 1.5km west of the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGEMINI POWER PROJECTS High Falls Hydro Development Site
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY WIN-WIN-WIN: A Gemini Power Principle A First Nation energy development project can be completed in partnership with the private sector in a manner that represents a Win-Win-Win outcome. Community Ownership & Participation Environmental Stewardship Fair Profit Margin for Investors All of this can be attained while still maintaining important Cultural Values that must be protected. WORKING WITH GPC
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY Gemini Power Corp’s Role Project PhaseLead PartnerSupport Partner BUILDGPCFN OPERATEFNGPC TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP GPC (Initial)FN (Final) GPC is more than just an investor... We are enablers, developers, facilitators, problem solvers, project managers, but most of all partners. WORKING WITH GPC
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGY Building Sustainable Wealth for FN’s The Project funds community development programs for the FN Over time, ownership and revenues are transferred to the FN Once GPC recovers its investment plus a fair profit, we depart In the beginning, ownership and revenues accrue to GPC & debt holders 0 Years The project continues as a legacy for generations to come Years 100 Years After about yrs, the FN operates a facility that it fully owns, and receives 100% of the revenue from that facility WORKING WITH GPC
A TURNING POINT IN ENERGYGPC CONTACT INFORMATION Gemini Power Corp. 4 King Street Wes, Suite 1230 Toronto, ON. M5H 1B6 Tel: (416) Fax: (416) Web: Lance McIntosh – x228 Alastair Wilson – x230 Michael Fedchyshyn – x238