Premier Scott Moe sets net-zero emissions goal post back to 2050 | 24CA News

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Published 16.05.2023
Premier Scott Moe sets net-zero emissions goal post back to 2050  | 24CA News

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is ignoring the federal aim of reaching net-zero emissions by 2035 and setting his personal aim put up for 2050.

“The federal government’s standards for zero emissions electrical generation by 2035 are unrealistic and unaffordable,” Moe stated. “They mean SaskPower rates would more than double and we may not have enough generation to keep the lights on.”

Moe stated he gained’t let that occur, claiming to make sure inexpensive charges for purchasers whereas utilizing an vitality combine that can have dependable baseload energy.

SaskPower will intention to hit web zero by 2050 by persevering with to make use of present property like pure fuel vegetation till their finish of life.

The province may also push for different sources of energy from small modular reactors, in addition to wind and photo voltaic.

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