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Capital Power and broken promises

The Pembina Institute's Chris Severson-Baker posts on Capital Power's application to renege on a commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions at their Genesee 3 coal-fired power plant. The commitment was part of the original approval to build the power plant.

…allowing companies to renege on environmental commitments made at public hearings once projects are operating would be set a dangerous precedent and completely undermine the credibility of the Alberta approvals process.

Link: Coal power company breaks promise to Albertans (Pembina Institute)
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Posted July 23, 2010 by AEN

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ELC Submission on the Regulatory Process for Hydroelectic Power Generation Development

Environmental Law Centre

The Environmental Law Centre has posted its submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission in regards to the Regulatory Process for Hydroelectic Power Generation Development.

Link: ELC Submission to the AUC Re: Regulatory Process for Hydroelectic Power Generation Development (pdf)

Posted July 21, 2010 by AEN

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Capital Power breaks a key promise to Albertans

Capital Power trying to ‘wish away’ its progressive 2001 public hearing commitment in favor of simple compliance

Pembina Institute
Toxics Watch
Mewassin Community Council
6 Jul 2010

EDMONTON, AB — Environmental groups and landowners have joined forces to block 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. Read more »

Link: Capital Power breaks a key promise to Albertans

Posted July 6, 2010 by AEN

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Water Matters: The Water Log — June 28, 2010

Water Matters has published their latest issue of the Water Log:

 Contents

  1. Nexen's "bait and switch" means trouble for the Clearwater River
  2. Where will the ERCB draw the line on tailings plans?
  3. What's in it for water? — The overlap between responsible water and grizzly bear management in Alberta
  4. Hydropower Legislation Inquiry: Will instream flow needs play a central role?
  5. New faces at Water Matters

Posted June 28, 2010 by AEN

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Pembina reacts to proposed future federal coal regulations

Pembina Institute
23 Jun 2010

OTTAWA, ON — Marlo Raynolds, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to today's announcement by Environment Minister Jim Prentice of future federal regulations for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired electricity:

“Minister Prentice’s commitment in principle to put an end to conventional coal-fired electricity is very welcome. A continued reliance on conventional coal would make achieving adequate greenhouse gas reductions in Canada virtually impossible.

Link: Pembina reacts to proposed future federal coal regulations
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Posted June 23, 2010 by AEN

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Eco Solar Home Tour

Eco Solar Home Tour
Jun 5 2010 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Better Choices. Better Homes. Better Lives.

  

  • Energy costs are rising.
  • Daily news is loaded with examples of the effects of climate change.

There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint.
You can take action yourself! Read more »

Link to the event page on the Eco Solar Home Tour website

Location

various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted June 3, 2010 by AEN

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Thought Leaders' Forum on Wind Power & Cogen in Alberta

Pembina Institute

The Pembina Institute and the the University of Calgary’s Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) recently hosted a Thought Leaders’ Forum focused on wind power and cogeneration in Alberta.

Pembina has posted videos from the Forum featuring a variety of perspectives including Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith.

Visit the website to view more interviews and to download the summary report. Read more »

Posted April 28, 2010 by AEN2

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Notice of Inquiry: Regulatory Process for Hydroelectric Power Generation Development

Organization: 
Alberta Utilities Commission
Deadline: 
7 May 2010 (All day)

On April 14, 2010, the Alberta Utilitilies Commission (AUC) published notice that it would be conducting an Inquiry into the "Regulatory Process for Hydroelectric Power Generation Development".The Environmental Law Centre has written about the inquiry in a post entitled "Who Gives a Dam About Hydro in Alberta?" Read more »

Posted April 23, 2010 by AEN2

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RePower Alberta: Building the Green Energy Economy - UPDATED

Sierra Club Prairie
Greenpeace Canada
Apr 22 2010 - 7:00pm

Do you think you have to choose between a great job and a healthy environment for your children? You don’t have to!

Learn the facts about Alberta’s potential for a green collar economy and how we can work together to put the power back in the hands of Albertans! Read more »

Location

Room D308
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 16, 2010 by AEN2

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CPANS Luncheon: CASA Electricity Framework Review

A&WMA Canadian Prairie and Northern Section
Feb 5 2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm

About the Presentation

CASA Electricity Framework Review

Brief description: In November 2003, the CASA Electricity Project Team came up with a final report and recommendations on how air emissions would be managed in the utility sector going forward. One major recommendation was that emission standards were to be reviewed on a 5-year basis so that they would remain “current”.

Location

U of A Faculty Club, Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
11435 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps
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Posted January 27, 2010 by AEN2

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Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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