Genesee Generating Station is off coal – all units 100% natural gas-fueled
June 18 2024 - 8:00AM
Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power” or “the
Company”) is pleased to announce that the Genesee Generating
Station is now 100% natural gas-fueled, resulting in the facility
being off coal over 5 years ahead of the Alberta government
mandate.
As part of the Genesee Repowering project, the facility
completed simple cycle commissioning for Unit 1 on May 3, simple
cycle testing is underway on Unit 2, and Unit 3 has transitioned to
natural gas. The project continues to progress with combined cycle
completion expected in Q4 2024, which will result in 512 MW of
additional net high efficiency, low heat rate capacity from the
site.
“Capital Power is immensely proud to cease coal-fired operations
at our Genesee Generating Station and deliver up to 3.4 million
tonnes of annual emissions reductions through our Genesee
Repowering project,” said Jason Comandante, SVP, Head of Canada for
Capital Power. “This achievement marks a significant moment in
history for this legacy, baseload facility that has delivered
reliable and affordable power to Alberta for more than 30 years.
Our investment in this facility will result in the most efficient
natural gas combined cycle plant in Canada – a feat that
significantly reduces emissions while delivering more megawatts of
reliable, affordable and clean capacity for our province.”
Territorial Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully
acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands,
traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of
Turtle Island, or North America. Capital Power’s head office is
located within the traditional and contemporary home of many
Indigenous Peoples of the Treaty 6 region and Métis Nation of
Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities
that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to
enrich the community.
About Capital Power
Capital Power is a growth-oriented power producer committed to
net zero by 2045, with approximately 9,300 MW of power generation
at 32 facilities across North America. We prioritize delivering
reliable and affordable power communities can depend on today,
building clean power systems needed for tomorrow, and creating
balanced solutions for our energy future. We are Powering Change by
Changing PowerTM.
For more information, please
contact:
Media
Relations: Katherine
Perron(780)
392-5335 kperron@capitalpower.com |
Investor
Relations: Roy
Arthur(403)
736-3315 investor@capitalpower.com |
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