Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province may not go along with an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult keep the lights on. skpoli
He’s also worried the province’s only coal plant that captures carbon would have to close.
Moe said SaskPower, the Crown utility responsible for electricity in the province, is prepared to meet net-zero emissions by 2050. A discussion paper on the standards states natural gas plants could be considered low-emitters if they capture carbon. Non-emitters include renewables such as solar, wind and nuclear.Article contentNDP energy critic Aleana Young agreed the federal government is moving too fast with the clean electrical standards, saying 2035 isn’t realistic.“I don’t quite know what to make of it other than fear mongering,” she said.
“ not going to happen in Saskatchewan. We’re going to be using every tool that we have as a province to ensure that yes, we’re reducing emissions, but we’re also making sure that we have a sustainable power supply,” he said.
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