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Alberta highlights “reckless” federal power proposal

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Alberta highlights “reckless” federal power proposal

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Alberta highlights “reckless” federal power proposal

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Clean Electricity Regulations would make it impossible to build and operate new gas-fired generating capacity, even with CCS. by: Dale Lunan

A technical submission filed November 3 by Alberta commenting on the federal government’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulation (CER) highlights the “reckless” nature of rules Ottawa wants to impose to ensure a carbon neutral power grid by 2035. Alberta’s response, based on expert analysis and industry co...

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