Ontario to Cut Greenhouse Gases from Coal Plants
The provincial government in Ontario has introduced new limits on coal plant emissions. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is required to limit greenhouse gas emissions from its coal plants to 11.5 megatonnes in 2011, down from 34.5 megatonnes in 2003. OPG will also need to show annual progress in 2009 and 2010 toward the 2011 target.
According to the government, replacing coal by 2014 will represent the single largest greenhouse gas reduction in North America. Its impact will be equivalent to taking almost seven million cars off the roads. Replacing coal is part of the government’s 20 year plan to secure reliable and sustainable supply of alternative electricity for Ontario.
Ontario’s support for renewable power including wind, solar, and small scale hydro are bringing online numerous projects across the province.
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