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Scout Clean Energy Moves into New Ottawa Office and Celebrates Trail Road BESS Construction Start

  • Scout Clean Energy held a joint office opening & project construction kick-off near Richmond, Ontario, on June 9, 2026.
  • The firm opened a new headquarters in Ottawa to serve as a central hub for its Canadian development operations.
  • Construction began on the 150 MW Trail Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation.
  • The Trail Road BESS utilizes lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology & is expected to be completed in 2027.
  • Ontario Minister Stephen Lecce stated the project will strengthen grid reliability, meet rising electricity demand, & reduce energy costs.
  • Scout Clean Energy is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management, which acquired the firm in 2022.
  • Scout currently manages ~2,000 MW of operating & under-construction assets & has a development pipeline of ~20,000 MW across North America.
  • The project aims to provide community benefits including funding for local organizations, job opportunities, & reduced energy costs.