Environmental groups and landowners alongside major corporations in the power generation sector in Alberta are attending an Alberta Utilities Commission hearing to oppose Capital Power's bid to remove a legal requirement that it offset 50 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions that are released from the Genesee 3 coal power plant.
This backgrounder describes the facts about the amendment application and provides background on coal power emissions in Alberta and their impact on climate. It also outlines why groups are concerned about the possible precedent of allowing a company to break its commitments to Albertans.
