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Investor Presentation

March 2015

Executing on Growth

NPI.TO

Executing on Growth

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Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This written and accompanying oral presentation contains certain forward-looking statements which are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other

• purposes. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or

include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “intends”, “targets”, “projects”, “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “would” and “could”. These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding future adjusted EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA, cash flows and dividend payments, the construction, completion, attainment of commercial operations, cost and output of development projects, plans for raising capital, and the future operations, business, financial condition, financial results, priorities, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook of Northland and its subsidiaries. This information is based upon certain material factors or assumptions that were applied in developing the forward-looking statements, including the design specifications of development projects, the provisions of contracts to which Northland or a subsidiary is a party, management’s current plans, its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Although these forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current reasonable expectations and assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Some of the factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, but are not limited to, construction risks, counterparty risks, operational risks, the variability of revenues from generating facilities powered by intermittent renewable resources and the other factors described in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of Northland’s 2014 Annual Report and 2014 Annual Information Form, which are both filed electronically at www.sedar.com and Northland’s website www.northlandpower.ca. Northland’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable at time of delivery. Other than as specifically required by law, Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or

• therwise.

All figures are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

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Overview

• Canadian-based Global Power Producer in business since 1987
• Full lifecycle developers, owners, and operators of our facilities
• Generate long-term stable cash flows; committed to dividend sustainability

and ongoing value creation for our shareholders

• Developing thermal, wind, and solar projects in Canada, Europe, and U.S.

1,345 MW

in operation

$1.08 dividend

(~6% yield)

35%

Management Ownership

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Diversification by Geography and Technology

1 Cochrane 32 MW* 2 Kirkland Lake 101 MW* 3 Iroquois Falls 120 MW 4 Kingston 110 MW 5 Kavelstorf 7 MW 6 EckolstIädt 15 MW 7 Jardin d’Éole 128 MW 8 Thorold 265 MW 9 Mont Louis 100 MW 10 Spy Hill 86 MW 11 Roof-top solar 1 MW* 12 North Battleford 260 MW 13 Ground-Mount Solar 130 MW** 14 McLean’s Mountain 30 MW* 15 Grand Bend 50 MW* 16 Gemini 360 MW* 17 Nordsee One 282 MW*

*Represents Northland’s economic interest **Ground-mount solar: 90 MW in operations and 40 MW under construction.

Under construction Thermal Biomass Wind Solar In operation In advanced development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 17

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Strong and Growing Financial Results

$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 2012 2013 2014 2015F

Adjusted EBITDA

CAGR:

29%

Prior Growth Initiatives Have Shown Results

Expected to generate over $380 million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2015

$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2012 2013 2014 2015F

Revenues

CAGR:

28%

In millions In millions

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Development Pipeline

* Represents Northland’s economic interest

Development Pipeline Advanced Development* Operating Assets*

1,345

MW

> 2,200

MW

322

MW Construction*

400

MW

• Power contracts

in hand

• Finalizing supply

agreements

• Financing

Thermal 974 MW Wind 280 MW Solar 91 MW

• Evaluate and focus
• n opportunities

that meet investment criteria

• Ensure projects

delivered on time,

• n budget
• Operations and

maintenance

highest lowest

DEGREE OF CERTAINTY

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Development and construction value Operations cashflow to create value to service dividends Initial risk Greatest exposure Diminishing risk

• rigination

OPERATIONS

IN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT

UNDER CONSTRUCTION feasibility confirmed signed PPA financial close commercial

• perations date

Long Term Focus Delivers Value

Northland’s full life cycle commitment

• Captures development profits and provides stable cash flows over the life of facilities

to service the dividend

• Preferred by power off-takers and lenders
• Ensures quality projects are constructed to achieve performance and reliability

Risk/Reward Stage

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Northland’s Growth Strategy

• Northland has been evaluating more opportunities outside of

Canada

• The focus has been on jurisdictions and technologies that satisfy
• ur investment criteria:

– Long-term contract availability with creditworthy offtakers – Stable economical and political jurisdictions (more mature markets) – Ability to project finance (non-recourse) – Produces appropriate project returns

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Development Focus

Larger projects Target specific markets Contracted power Utilize proven technologies Appropriate project return thresholds Stable High-Quality Projects with Attractive Returns

• Canada
• U.S.
• Latin America
• Europe
• Natural gas
• Wind
• Solar

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Turbine installation: Handling at the base port

Development Focus in Offshore Wind

5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

Megawatts (MW) Offshore Wind Development and Milestones in Europe* New Build Previously Installed Capacity

London Array (630 MW) delivered on time, on budget 1st commercial

• ffshore wind farm

Vindeby (Denmark) 4.95 MW

*Source: National Renewable Energy Actions Plans, European Wind Association **Source: GlobalData

Offshore wind expected to quadruple in Europe by 2020, quintuple internationally**

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Development Focus in European Offshore Wind

• Offshore wind a compelling opportunity for Northland

– European utilities under balance sheet stress – Offshore wind industry has been significant de-risked over the last decade – Multiple projects financed recently with non-recourse project debt – European Market continues to provide opportunities to capture returns commensurate with Northland’s investment criteria – Northland can utilize competitive advantage of relationships to partner with Utilities to grow offshore wind portfolio before new entrants drive down returns

Offshore wind industry is maturing and strategic investors with financial

strength are well positioned to get involved and establish expertise and a presence

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Offshore Wind 62% Solar 8% Thermal 17% Original NUGs** 6% Onshore Wind 7%

By Segment

2018

Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA Diversification

Ontario 23% Saskatchewan 12% Quebec 3% Europe 62%

By Geography

*The above charts are illustrative of managements objectives. They are based upon Northland’s operating facilities continuing to perform in a manner consistent with operations in 2014, with additions to Adjusted EBITDA from projects under construction or advanced development, and other adjustments resulting from power contract renewals primarily in Ontario all as described in our MD&A and 2014 AIF. The illustrations do not constitute a financial forecast, projection or guidance and are based upon assumptions that are subject to change. **Original NUGs refers to the Cochrane, Kirkland Lake, Kingston & Iroquois Falls power generating facilities.

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Project Gemini - Overview

• 600 MW (2 sites x 300 MW) offshore wind farm

– €2.8B total capital cost – Will be largest wind farm in the North Sea and 2nd largest offshore wind farm in the world

• Northland owns 60% of the project (Net interest: 360 MW)
• 15 year revenue contract with the Dutch government
• 15 year operations and maintenance contract with

Siemens

• Partners: Siemens (20%), Van Oord (10%), HVC (10%)
• COD expected in 2017

Off-shore wind project, North Sea, Netherlands

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Project Gemini - Construction Update

CHECKLIST

Power contract obtained



Turbine supply



Construction contractor



Receipt of final permits



Financing



Commence Construction



(Detailed activities on next page)

COD (expected in 2017)

Monopiles Transition Pieces Construction Vessel

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Project Gemini - Construction Milestones

CHECKLIST Schedule Completed In Progress Installation Vessels

2014



Cabling

2015 122 km completed 51km in production

Onshore Substation

2014 Construction Commenced

Offshore Substation and Directional Drilling

2014/2015 Construction Commenced

Monopile Foundations

2015 91 completed 59 in production

Transition Pieces

2014/2015 41 completed 70 in production

Grid connection / infield cables

2016 Start in 2nd half of 2015

Turbines installation and commissioning

2016 Starting construction in 2015

First power

2016

Commercial operations

2017

Gemini construction is on schedule

15 ∅130m

Statue of Liberty (93 m)

Turbine height including foundation (225m)

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Project Gemini - Turbines

Airbus 380 (70m)

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Project Gemini - Milestones

• Directional Drilling / Onshore Substation

2014

• Export Cables / Infield Cables
• Offshore Substations / Onshore

Substation ready

• All foundations installed

2015

• Grid connection/ Infield Cables
• Installation Turbines & Commissioning
• First Power

2016

• Commercial operations

2017

Milestones

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• 332 MW offshore wind farm

– 40 km off the coast of the North Sea in German territorial waters – €1.2 billion estimated capital cost

• Northland owns 85% of the project

(net interest: 282 MW)

• Power Contract: Feed-in-tariff subsidy under the

German Renewable Energy Act ensures a fixed-price for approximately ten years in which all capital costs (including cost of capital) will be re-paid

Nordsee One - Overview

Off-shore wind project, North Sea, Germany

• 10 year operations and maintenance contract with Senvion
• Partner: RWE Innogy (15%)
• Financial close targeted for first half of 2015; COD expected in Q4 2017
• Northland retains the rights to develop two additional projects (Nordsee Two & Three)
• ver the next decade

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Nordsee One – Update

• The Nordsee One project will be

constructed under five key contracts

• The grid connection will be already

built and Nordsee interfaces with the Transmission System Operator – TenneT – at the substation

Turbine Supply & Installation Substation & Installation Offshore Converter Station (TenneT) Onshore Substation Foundation Supply Cable Supply & Installation Export Cables Export Cables Nordsee I Transmission System Operator

CHECKLIST Guaranteed Revenue Pricing  Turbine supply  Supply and Installation Agreements  Permits Near final Financing First half of 2015

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Illustrative Payout Ratio

• Following COD of North Battleford and Ground-Mount Solar, Northland’s payout ratio returned to below

100% for fiscal year 2014, notwithstanding a large capital raise for new projects in early 2014

• The 2014 and 2015 corporate capital raises will likely elevate Northland’s payout ratio above 100% until

Gemini is completed in 2017

• Northland’s investment in Nordsee One and Gemini reduces the payout ratio to significantly below

100% once the projects reach commercial operations and provides significant support to the long-term perpetuation of the dividend

This chart (prepared as at Investor Day 2014) was compiled by management for illustrative purposes based on current financing expectations that are subject to change. The illustrations do not constitute a financial forecast, projection or guidance and are based upon assumptions that are subject to change 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Payout Ratio Status-Quo Payout Ratio Pro-Forma (Nordsee) North Battleford & Ground- Mount Solar achieve COD Normal payout ratio level prior to servicing dividends for growth projects Project Nordsee One and Gemini achieve COD Impact of Nordsee One far smaller than impact of North Battleford and Ground-Mount Solar

600 MW Build-Out Program Off-shore Wind Build-Out

100% Payout Ratio

Cash Inflow from Build-Out Programs

ILLUSTRATIVE Gemini equity raise 100%

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Grand Bend

• Location: Grand Bend, Ontario
• Capacity: 100 MW (50 MW net to NPI)
• Power Contract: PPA under Ontario FIT

program

• Estimated Project Costs: $385 million
• Partner: 50/50 Partnership with

Aamjiwnaang and Walpole Island First Nations

• Target Financial Close: early to

mid-2015

• COD: 2016

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Other Development Opportunities

• Canada

–Hydro Quebec 450MW Wind RFP expected by end of 2014 –Marmora, Queen’s Quay

• North Sea – continue developing
• ffshore wind opportunities with

Utilities

• United States – continue to

evaluate several opportunities

EUROPE

Offshore Wind in: France Germany Netherlands United Kingdom

LATIN AMERICA

Mexico Chile

NORTH AMERICA

In Canada: BC Ontario Quebec In the US: California Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Texas New York

• Mexico/Latin America – establish a local presence (Mexico)

to take advantage of changes resulting from recently announced energy reforms and prospecting projects in support of large mining/industrial power requirements

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North Battleford** Ground Mounted Solar** Jardin Germany Mt Louis Kirkland* Cochrane* Spy Hill Thorold Kingston Iroquois Falls

Extension options**

Weighted average 13.5 years^

(without extension options**)

Remaining PPA Term for Each Operating Facility

*Represents Northland’s economic interest in the facilities ** Facilities with dashed bar graph represent option to extend the power contract for additional period ^ The weighted average PPA life is weighted by respective MW capacity. The thickness of each bar represents each facilities respective overall contribution to 2018 forecasted EBITDA

Producing and Maintaining Stable Cash Flows – Long-term Focus

Weighted average 14.8 years**

(with extension options**)

Iroquois Falls Kingston Thorold Spy Hill Kirkland Lake* Mont Louis Germany Jardin Ground-Mount Solar North Battleford McLean’s Mtn Grand Bend Gemini Nordsee Cochrane*

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• Stability and Growth: The track record and ability to

deliver high quality results and reliable returns

• Long-term focus: Delivering value for shareholders

now and into the future by seizing opportunities that create attractive returns and sustainable growth

• Commitment: Management has a vested interest

through a 35% ownership interest Summary

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Appendix

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Reporting of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This investor presentation includes references to Northland’s adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, measures not prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly-titled measures presented by other publicly-traded companies, as these measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, cash flow from operating activities or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. These measures are also not necessarily indicative of operating income or cash flows from

• perating activities as determined under IFRS. Rather, these measures are provided to complement IFRS measures in the analysis of

Northland’s results of operations, and are used by management to evaluate the performance of the company for internal assessment

• purposes. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are widely-accepted financial indicators used by investors to assess

the performance of a company. These measures provide investors with additional information to assist them in understanding these critical components of the company’s financial performance, including its ability to generate cash through its current operations. These measures have been applied consistently for all periods presented in this document. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with an indication of Northland’s capacity to generate income from operations and investments before taking into account management’s financing decisions and the costs of consuming tangible and intangible capital assets, which vary according to asset type and management’s estimate of their useful lives. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as income (loss) before income taxes adjusted for depreciation of property, plant and equipment, amortization of contracts and other intangible assets, net finance costs, Gemini subordinated debt earned by Northland, fair value losses (gains) on derivative contracts, fair value losses (gains) on convertible shares, unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains), gain on the sale of chipping facility, write- down of Panda-Brandywine investment, elimination of non-controlling interests and finance lease and equity accounting. Free cash flow Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow provided by operating activities adjusted for net change in non-cash working capital balances, capital expenditures, interest paid, scheduled principal repayments on term loans, funds set aside for scheduled principal repayments and for asset purchases, restricted cash (funding) for major maintenance, write-off of deferred development costs, consolidation of managed facilities, income from equity accounted investments, proceeds from sale of assets, corporate credit facility renewal costs, and preferred share

• dividends. This measure, along with cash flow provided by operating activities, is considered to be a key indicator for investors to understand

Northland’s ability to generate cash flow from its current operations. Readers should refer to our MD&As accompanying our financial statements for an explanation of adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, and for a reconciliation of Northland’s reported adjusted EBITDA to its consolidated income (loss) before taxes and a reconciliation of Northland’s free cash flow to its cash provided by operating activities. These are filed from time to time on our company’s website www.northlandpower.ca.

APPENDIX

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Operating Facilities

Project Location Size Ownership Technology PPA Term Gas Term Thorold ON, CA 265 MW 100% Natural gas cogeneration 2030 2030 Kingston ON, CA 110 MW 100% Natural gas combined cycle 2017* 2017 Iroquois Falls ON, CA 120 MW 100% Natural gas cogeneration 2021* 2021 Spy Hill SK, CA 86 MW 100% Natural gas peaking plant 2036 n/a^ Kirkland Lake ON, CA 132 MW 68%** Biomass and natural gas combined cycle and peaking 2015* 2015 Cochrane ON, CA 42 MW 68%** Biomass and natural gas combined cycle 2015 2016 Mont Louis QC, CA 100 MW 100% Wind 2031 n/a Jardin d’Éole QC, CA 128 MW 100% Wind 2029 n/a Kavelstorf and Eckolstadt Germany 22 MW 100% Wind n/a*** n/a Roof-top Solar ON, CA 2 MW 75% Solar 2031 n/a North Battleford SK, CA 260 MW 100% Natural gas combined cycle 2033 n/a^ Ground-Mount Solar (Sites #1-9) ON, CA 90 MW 100% Solar 2033- 2034 n/a McLean’s Mountain ON, CA 60 MW 50% Wind 2034 n/a

* Facilities have option to extend power contracts ** Northland has an effective 77% residual economic interest in these facilities *** German electricity production is purchased by local power utilities at predetermined prices as required by German legislation ^ SaskPower effectively assumes all natural gas-price risk under the long-term PPA

APPENDIX

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Construction & Development Projects

Project Location Size Ownership Technology Expected COD PPA Term Expected Capital Cost Ground-Mount Solar (Sites #10-13) ON, CA 40 MW 100%** Solar 2015 20 years Under review Gemini

Netherlands

600 MW 60% Offshore wind 2017 15 years €2.8 billion*

Under Construction

Project Location Size Ownership Technology Expected COD PPA Term Expected Capital Cost Grand Bend ON, CA 100 MW 50% Wind 2016 20 years $385 million*

Nordsee One

Germany

332 MW 85% Offshore wind 2017

~10 years

€1.2 billion*

Advanced Development

*Represents full cost of the project (100%) ** Northland announced to sell 37.5% interest to First Nations pending certain conditions being met

APPENDIX

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY Recent Share Price (TSX: NPI) $16.97 Shares (Common + Class A) 150 million Institutional Ownership ~30% Management Ownership ~35% Annual Dividend $1.08 Annual Dividend Yield 6.4% Total Debt, Net of Cash $2,606 million Convertible Debentures (NPI.DB.B, NPI.DB.C) $233 million Preferred Shares (NPI.PR.A, NPI.PR.C) $261 million Market Capitalization (Common + Class A) $2,552 million Enterprise Value $5,806 million Credit Rating (S&P) BBB Stable Outlook

Financial Summary

APPENDIX

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Gemini - Electrical System

= Offshore = Near shore = Wadden Sea

• 210 km of cable required

GEMINI

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Onshore Substation

GEMINI

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Offshore Substation and Directional Drilling

GEMINI

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Other Activities in Progress

1st duct pulling out HDD Entrance and Exit Lining up HDPE to connect LHVS – Transformer Explosion Walls

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Monopile Foundations

• 150 Monopiles
• Weight: 670 – 916t
• Length: 59 – 73m
• Diameter: 5.5 – 7.0m

GEMINI

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Transition Pieces

• 150 Transition Pieces
• Weight:

ca 190t

• Length:

21m

• Diameter:

5.5m

GEMINI

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Adam Beaumont

Director of Finance 647.288.1929

Barb Bokla

Manager, Investor Relations 647.288.1438

investorrelations@northlandpower.ca www.northlandpower.ca

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