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A couple of big carbon emitters ok with tougher new rules

June 30, 2015 by Rob Hislop Leave a Comment

Greenhouse gas emissions-photo by Sascha Felnagel, Fotopedia

Greenhouse gas emissions-photo by Sascha Felnagel, Fotopedia

Two big carbon emitters Capital Power and Shell, are showing support for Alberta’s plan to strengthen its greenhouse gas rules.

Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasjo expects more green energy investment  as a result of the steps being taken by Alberta’s New democrat government.

“Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s the right time to do it,” said Vaasjo.

The president of Shell Canada, a major oilsands miner, said the government’s announcement “is a clear signal that Alberta is committed to doing its part to address climate change.”

“At Shell Canada, we recognize that economic growth demands environmental leadership more than ever before,” said Lorraine Mitchelmore

University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach will lead a panel on the province’s broader energy policy, with the goal of having a report in time for the climate talks in Paris in December.

The basic structure of the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation is staying intact for now, but the reduction targets and carbon price are being hiked starting next year.

(Source: Times Colonist)

Filed Under: Alberta, Canada, Environment, News Tagged With: Alberta, Andrew Leach, Brian Vaasjo, Capital Power, greenhouse gas, Lorraine Mitchelmore, oilsands, Shell Canada, Specified Gas Emitters Regulation, University of Alberta

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