Letter of objection to a coal-fired generation plant proposed by Maxim Power

March 24, 2011
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Pembina Institute
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Chris Severson-Baker
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The Pembina Institute filed this letter objecting to the application by Maxim Power Corp. for approval to construct and operate a coal-fired 500 megawatt power generating unit at its existing HR Milner facility site in the Grande Cache area of Alberta.

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