'Will not be implemented': Alberta pushes back against Ottawa's new clean energy regulations
The premier’s statement makes no mention of the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act whichthe province believes to be unconstitutional, nor does it explain what about the proposed regulations makes them unlawful.
She said she was disappointed feedback from previous meetings with Guilbeault was apparently not incorporated in remarks that came days afterAs currently written, the draft regulations allow for some use of fossil fuels, including natural gas, to generate power at peak demand times or as a backup to non-emitting power sources.
Natural gas plants that are operating now would have to phase out over 20 years, according to the regulations. “We are also concerned that the proposal will have investment impacts, causing further uncertainty in the Canadian energy sector.”
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