( Dean Bennett / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo )EDMONTON—Alberta has struck a deal with three major power producers to formally end coal-fired electricity in the province by 2030. “This is a made in Alberta plan for Alberta’s electricity market,” Phillips said, noting that the federal government recently announced it will act to phase out coal-fired electricity in the same time frame. There are 18 coal-fired electricity units in Alberta. Ending coal-fired electricity is one pillar of the climate change plan introduced last year by Premier Rachel Notley’s government. The province plans to replace the coal-fired electricity with natural gas fired power and a mix of renewables, including solar, wind, and hydro.

Source: thestar November 25, 2016 01:18 UTC