SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT WITH GEMINI
POWER CORP.
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May 27th, 2010
Who Is GPC?
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About Gemini Power Corporation
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Technical
Operational
Financial
Environmental
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Ontario based, privately-owned
renewable power generation company
Experienced hydro power
owner/operator (previously Beaver
Power)
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.
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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. 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.
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.
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 2009. 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.
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GPC- FN Power Generation Development
Investment Philosophy
PARTNERSHIP
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SCHOLARSHIP
OWNERSHIP
GPC Power Developments
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
FIRST NATION PROJECTS
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Fenelon Falls Generating Station
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Marmora Generating Station
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Trent Rapids Generating Station
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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 .
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Mshkowseemgut Power Inc.
25,000MT wood pellet plant located on NFN land
approx 1.5km west of the North Bay Regional
Health Centre.
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The Land, The People, The Future
High Falls Hydro Development Site
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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.
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Gemini Power Corp’s Role
GPC is more than just an investor...
We are enablers, developers, facilitators, problem solvers, project managers,
but most of all partners.
Project Phase
Lead Partner
Support Partner
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FN
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FN
GPC
TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP
GPC (Initial)
FN (Final)
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Building Sustainable Wealth for FN’s
After about 10-15 yrs, the
FN operates a facility that
it fully owns, and receives
100% of the revenue from
that facility
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100 Years
10-15 Years
The project continues as a legacy for generations to come
Once GPC recovers its investment plus a fair profit, we depart
Over time, ownership and revenues are transferred to the FN
The Project funds community development programs for the FN
In the beginning, ownership and revenues accrue to GPC & debt holders
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Gemini Power Corp.
Gemini Power Corp.
4 King Street Wes, Suite 1230
Toronto, ON. M5H 1B6
Tel: (416) 640-0503
Fax: (416) 640-0680
Web: www.geminipowercorp.ca
Lance McIntosh – x228 (lmcintosh@geminipowercorp.ca)
Alastair Wilson – x230 (awilson@geminipowercorp.ca)
Michael Fedchyshyn – x238 (mfedchyshyn@geminipowercorp.ca)
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