Generator proponents or new transmission load proposals should contact Vladimir Govorov, Operations Manager, Five Nations Energy Inc. (FNEI)

FNEI will follow a fast-track process that provides preliminary assessments and preliminary cost estimates to proponents.

The Preliminary Connection Estimate and the Preliminary Connection Cost Estimate are expenses that are recoverable from the generator and load proponent.

Generators or load that will connect to the FNEI system would then proceed to Final Assessment and Cost Recovery Agreements for FNEI system modifications and connection work.

Welcome to Five Nations Energy Inc. (FNEI).  FNEI is the Corporation behind the Omushkego Ishkotayo Project (Western James Bay Transmission Line Project), a 270 km long transmission line that services the remote Communities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, and Kashechewan.  FNEI is owned equally by Attawapiskat Power Corporation, Fort Albany Power Corporation, and Kashechewan Power Corporation. FNEI also supplies power to a line that connects the De Beers Canada Victor Diamond Mine project north of Attawapiskat.

FNEI is one of five licensed electricity transmitters in Ontario; and is also the only First Nations owned electricity transmission company in Canada, aswell as in Ontario.   Download a map of the transmission line below or click to view it.

As an employer, FNEI provides a challenging and supportive work environment that recognizes the value of each employee’s contributions, and encouraging them to reach their full potential and achieve  excellence in carrying out their responsibilities.

Our Chief Executive Officer position became vacant in late October, 2015, and we hope to fill this position in early 2016.  Currently, FNEI employs one Substation Electrician Apprentice, who is from Moose Cree First Nation; an Administrative Assistant from Moose Cree First Nation, a Secretary/Receptionist from Fort Albany First Nation.  FNEI also employs an Operations Manager, who is a professional in substation work and maintenance, and worked in electricity transmission and hails from Russia.   There are three Journeymen/Substation Electricians, one of whom is from Peawanuck First Nation, and recently became a licensed substation electrician in June, 2015!   

2016 Update: We are happy to report that Mr. Patrick Chilton has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer for FNEI!