DOCSLIB.ORG

Integrated Assessment of Water Use and Greenhouse Gas Footprints of Canada’S Electricity Generation and Oil and Gas Sectors

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Integrated Assessment of Water Use and Greenhouse Gas Footprints of Canada’S Electricity Generation and Oil and Gas Sectors Integrated assessment of water use and greenhouse gas footprints of Canada’s electricity generation and oil and gas sectors by Ankit Gupta A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering Management Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Alberta © Ankit Gupta, 2020 Abstract The energy sector is responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, water withdrawal, and water consumption. There are strong dependences between energy production and water use, and the adoption of more clean energy production technologies will affect water use. Such technological changes are not well understood. There is very little research assessing the water use associated with clean energy pathways in the energy sector. The objective of this research is to understand and evaluate the water-use impacts of Canada’s renewable energy transition. This research developed an integrated energy-water model to assess clean energy scenarios and the resulting technology penetration, water use, and cumulative and marginal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions abatement costs. The energy sectors considered in this work are the oil and gas sector and the electricity generation sector. The Canadian Water Evaluation and Planning model (WEAP-Canada) was developed and integrated with the Long-range Energy Alternative Planning (LEAP-Canada) system model to determine integrated water-greenhouse gas footprints for the electricity generation sector and the oil and gas sector for the years 2005-2050. This research develops integrated water-greenhouse gas footprints for future electricity generation mix pathways in Canada with a focus on deep decarbonization. The LEAP model of Canada’s electricity system was developed by using technology system capacity requirements, technology capacity addition, and technology and economic inputs to provide electricity generation technology capacities and generation, system costs, and GHG emissions. A Water Evaluation and Planning model for Canada’s electricity generation sector was also developed by considering one- hundred-fifty-six electricity generation water demand sites and seventy-four major rivers. The two models were integrated to analyze electricity production and its associated greenhouse gas emissions and water use. Two scenarios were developed and evaluated for a planning horizon of 2019 to 2050. First scenario was based on current policy and second scenario was developed with a deep decarbonization target of 100%. In the current policy scenario, water consumption is projected to decrease by 5% and GHG emissions to decrease by 81% by 2050 compared to 2019. In the 100% decarbonization scenario, the water consumption is projected to increase by 3% by 2050 compared to 2019. Setting decarbonization targets of 100% resulted in a marginal water ii consumption of 3.6% and marginal GHG abatement costs of $23 per tonne of CO2 equivalent. There are water consumption tradeoffs in the 100% decarbonization scenario, but they are relatively small compared to those in other water-consuming sectors in Canada. Assessing the water-use impacts and costs of GHG emission reduction pathways helps to identify the co-benefits or tradeoffs associated with decarbonizing this sector and may be useful in policy development. This research also develops water use footprints for future oil and gas production in Canada by considering different energy pathways. The oil and gas section of the thesis focuses on developing a baseline for future water-GHG analysis in the oil and gas sector rather than understanding the water-GHG trade-off for clean energy scenarios. The WEAP model of Canada’s oil and gas sector (WEAP-COG) was developed using production, water-use intensities, and production shares based on watersheds to provide water withdrawal and consumption at the watershed level. Using the six water withdrawal sectors of the oil and gas sector (oil sands mining, oil sands in situ production, bitumen upgrading, conventional crude oil production, natural gas production, and crude oil refining), we modelled twenty rivers and forty-five demand sites. Energy scenarios were adopted from literature for high-price and low-price cases and then run in the WEAP-COG model. The results were compared to the reference scenario results to obtain marginal water use and GHG footprints for each scenario. The GHG emissions, water withdrawal, and water consumption for the oil and gas sector will increase by 80%, 21%, and 39% by 2050 from 2005, respectively, because of the increase in oil production. GHG emissions from the oil and gas sector will exceed Canada’s nationally determined contributions (NDC) target. The adoption of clean energy, less water-consuming technologies is recommended in order to achieve the current NDC target or to mitigate future water stress. The results developed in this research can be used by the decision makers in the government and industry for investment decision and policy formulation. iii Preface This thesis is an original work by Ankit Gupta under the supervision of Dr. Amit Kumar. Chapter 2 will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal as “An integrated assessment of the water use footprint and marginal costs for decarbonization of Canada’s electricity generation sector,” coauthored by Ankit Gupta, Matthew Davis, and Amit Kumar. I was responsible for defining the problem, data collection, data analysis, model development, and manuscript composition. Matthew Davis reviewed the research, provided feedback, and corrected the manuscript. Amit Kumar was the supervisory author and provided supervision on problem formulation, development of modelling framework, input data and assumptions, results, and manuscript edits. iv Acknowledgements I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Amit Kumar, for his guidance, mentorship, and support throughout my research work. His supervision, insight, and continuous feedback were invaluable in conducting the research. I would also like to extend sincere thanks to Matthew Davis, a research engineer at the University of Alberta, for his timely feedback, knowledge sharing, and continuous support, which encouraged me towards the completion of my research. I would also like to thank Astrid Blodgett for editing my papers. I am thankful to the NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering and the Cenovus Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering for financial support. I am also grateful to representatives from Alberta Innovates (AI), Suncor Energy Inc., Cenovus Energy Inc., Natural Resources Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada for their valuable input and comments in various forms. Many thanks to the University of Alberta's Future Energy Systems research initiative, which made this research possible, in part through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). I highly appreciate the assistance of Drs. Eskinder Gemechu and Abayomi Olufemi Oni for their feedback on my journal papers. I am thankful to the members of the Sustainable Energy Research Group for their support, comments, and useful discussions throughout my research. Special thanks to my friends for sharing this journey. I am grateful to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students Association and the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium committee, which provided me with the opportunity for professional development. Finally, I would like to acknowledge my parents for their overwhelming support and for believing in me. I would not be the same person without their love and encouragement. v Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Clean energy transition and water impacts ...................................................................... 1 1.2 The Canadian context ....................................................................................................... 3 1.2.1 Clean energy transition and water impacts ............................................................... 3 1.2.2 Canadian electricity generation background ............................................................. 5 1.2.3 Canadian oil and gas sector background ................................................................... 8 1.3 Literature review ............................................................................................................ 10 1.4 Research gaps ................................................................................................................. 11 1.5 Research objectives ........................................................................................................ 12 1.6 Organization of thesis..................................................................................................... 12 2 Chapter 2: An integrated assessment of water use footprints and marginal costs for the decarbonization of Canada’s electricity generation sector .......................................................... 14 2.1 Framework ..................................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Electricity generation model development (LEAP-Canada) .......................................... 16 2.2.1 Model overview ...................................................................................................... 16 2.2.2 Net electricity demand
Load more

Recommended publications
  • BIG TUNNEL IS FINISHED at LAST Researched By: Ralph Drew, Belcarra, BC, August 2013
    BIG TUNNEL IS FINISHED AT LAST Researched By: Ralph Drew, Belcarra, BC, August 2013. Source: Vancouver Province, April 27th, 1905. Drill pierced the wall of rock. Rejoicing at Lake Beautiful [Buntzen Lake] to-day when crews working on Vancouver Power Company’s scheme met under centre of mountain — Facts concerning the Great Work. The Vancouver Power Company’s tunnel is finished. The practical completion of this extensive work took place this morning when a ten-foot drill pierced a hole through the last intervening section of rock in the two-and-a-half-mile bore, which will connect Lakes Coquitlam and Beautiful [Buntzen Lake] for the generation of electrical energy. After two and a quarter years of incessant work, involving an expenditure of $320,000, the drill broke through this morning from the Lake Coquitlam end, and leaving but 10 feet of rock remaining, which will be removed by this evening. This marks an important step in the development of the Hydro Electric Power Scheme which is ultimately intended to develop 30,000 horsepower for distribution in Vancouver, New Westminster and Steveston. The big tunnel forms a silent, but eloquent testimonial for the triumph of modern engineering, for, after working from both portals beneath a mountain four thousand feet high for over two years the two ends of the bore met exactly true. Amid cheers of surprise and delight the workmen employed at the Lake Beautiful heading of the tunnel being driven for the Vancouver Power Co., saw the end of a steel frill break through the wall of rock on which they were engaged at 7 o’clock this morning.
    [Show full text]
  • Industrial Park
    VILLAGE OF PERTH-ANDOVER, N.B. Village of WH ET ERE P LS ME Perth-Andover EOPLE AND T RAI Perth-Andover Industrial Park "Home of the Best Power Rates in New Brunswick” CONTACT Mr. Dan Dionne Chief Administrative Officer Village of Perth-Andover 1131 West Riverside Drive Perth-Andover, New Brunswick E7H 5G5 Telephone: (506) 273-4959 Facsimile: (506) 273-4947 Email: [email protected] Website: www.perth-andover.com HISTORY OVERVIEW In 1991 the municipality established a 25 acre block of land for an industrial Perth-Andover is located on the Saint John River, 40 kilometres south of park. Several businesses have established themselves in the Industrial Grand Falls near the mouth of the Tobique River. Perth is located on the Park, and the municipality is currently expanding the park to accommodate east side of the river and Andover is located on the west side. The two future demand. Businesses wishing to establish in the park can expect the villages were amalgamated in 1966 and have a population service area in Mayor and Council to do whatever possible to assist them. Perth-Andover excess of 6,000 people. Nestled between the rolling hills of the upper river is ideally located for businesses looking for excellent access to the United valley, this picturesque village is often referred to as the "Gateway to the States and to Ontario and Quebec. Combine this with an excellent quality of Tobique". The Municipality is ten kilometres west of the U.S. border and life and you have one of the most attractive areas in the province for approximately 80 kilometres north of Woodstock and the entrance to locating new industry.
    [Show full text]
  • Terrace Official, Defends Dog Control Here Gas Deal $For B.C. Kemano To
    : 231T..[or.... r. TD~A~7 PARL~A',E~'I' BLD~S 7ICTORIA B C Terrace official, defends dog control here By DON SCHAFFER Herald Staff Writer bylaws governing ownership of animals within here. because they_ don't allow cows and sheep municipal boundaries " wlmin their boundaries, like Terrace does," he killing problem because they don't allow sheep and goats." Keith Norman, Terrace's' municipal treasurer, "Kitimat doesn't have thesame problem we do said. "They wouldn't have the sheep and goat- says mat comparing the dog problems in Norman said the dog-control procedures in Terrace and Kifimat is like comparing apples Terrace are much more efficient t~an the ones in: and oranges. YET ANOTHER DOG ATTACK Kitimat. • There has apparently been yet another attack on a "they were pretty shook up." Terrace resident's livestock. i6Th e sztuatlons• . m• the two places are com- The next morning he noticed a huge rip on the hind "We (the municipality) pick up way more dogs Alan Mernett of 5242 Soucie Avenue had to destroy end of one of the sheep, which as a result had to be than Kitimat does, so i[isn't fmr to say that we p,letely different," Norman said Wednesday. one of his four sheep Thursday after dogs attacked The problem we have here is that Terrace is a destroyed. don't have as good control over our stray dogs. In rural community while Kitimat is an urban them Wednesday evening. He said he entered the "It is the first time I've had an attack," he said, fact, our dog control is better." one." sheep barn at about 11 p.m.
    [Show full text]
  • CAA/ACA Bulletin
    CAA/ACA Bulletin Volume 22, Issue 1, Spring 2002 A Message from the President. Un Message du Président. Gerry Oetelaar This is my last message as president of Voici mon dernier message comme président de the association and the content is any- lassociation et le contenu nest pas très agréable. thing but uplifting. In her final com- Lors de son discours final, il y a quelques années, munication as president a couple of Mima nous a indiqué que sa contribution principale years ago, Mima justifiably summa- comme présidente était de placer les affaires de rized her single most important con- lassociation en ordre. Je minquiète que ma contri- tribution as getting the CAAs house bution envers lassociation ces dernières années sera in order. I am afraid that my contri- vue comme linverse. Malgré mes intentions les plus bution to the association will be viewed as the sincères, jai vu les affaires sécrouler devant mes Association exact opposite. Despite the best of intentions, I yeux - ladhésion des membres est demeurée la News have watched the house collapse around me - même, lassemblée annuelle 2002 a du changer de membership has remained un- le lieu de réunion à la dernière seconde, Issue changed, the 2002 conference et récemment notre demande de changed venues at the last minute, “It is with bourse a été reniée. Chacuns de ces and, most recently, our grant appli- regret that I points a une implication financière cation was rejected. Each of these auprès de lassociation, mais jaimerais has serious financial repercussions must inform me concentrer sur notre demande de for the Canadian Archaeological As- you that the bourse.
    [Show full text]
  • Bdstaff SUB OPG 20071121
    Ontario Energy Board Commission de l’énergie P.O. Box 2319 de l’Ontari o 27th. Floor C.P. 2319 2300 Yonge Street 27e étage Toronto ON M4P 1E4 2300, rue Yonge Telephone: 416-481-1967 Toronto ON M4P 1E4 Facsimile: 416-440-7656 Téléphone: 416-481-1967 Toll free: 1-888-632-6273 Télécopieur: 416-440-7656 Numéro sans frais: 1-888-632-6273 By E-mail November 21, 2007 Ms. Kirsten Walli Board Secretary Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319, 27th Floor Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Dear Ms. Walli: Re: Ontario Power Generation Inc. Reliability Must-Run Agreement for 2007-08 for Lennox Generating Station Board File No. EB-2007-0715 In accordance with Procedural Order No. 1, please find enclosed Board staff’s submission with respect to Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s application and evidence. Yours truly, Original signed by Keith C. Ritchie Project Advisor - Applications Enclosures cc: Ontario Power Generation Inc. Intervenors of Record Submissions of Board Staff on the Application by Ontario Power Generation Inc. for Approval of a Reliability Must-run Agreement for the Lennox Generating Station Board File No.: EB-2007-0715 The following submissions of Board staff are made further to the Board’s October 16, 2007 Procedural Order No. 1 in relation to an application by Ontario Power Generation Inc. (“OPG”) for approval of a reliability must-run agreement (the “2007-08 RMR Contract”) for the Lennox Generating Station (“Lennox”). Board staff’s submissions are focused on the issue of the term of future reliability must-run agreements that may be entered into between OPG and the Independent Electricity System Operator (the “IESO”) in relation to Lennox.
    [Show full text]
  • Appendix B: Hydrotechnical Assessment
    Sheep Paddocks Trail Alignment Analysis APPENDIX B: HYDROTECHNICAL ASSESSMENT LEES+Associates -112- 30 Gostick Place | North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G3 | 604.980.6011 | www.nhcweb.com 300217 15 August 2013 Lees + Associates Landscape Architects #509 – 318 Homer Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2 Attention: Nalon Smith Dear Mr. Smith: Subject: Sheep Paddocks Trail Alignment – Phase 1 Hydrotechnical Assessment Preliminary Report 1 INTRODUCTION Metro Vancouver wishes to upgrade the Sheep Paddocks Trail between Pitt River Road and Mundy Creek in Colony Farm Regional Park on the west side of the Coquitlam River. The trail is to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic and be built to withstand at least a 1 in 10 year flood. The project will be completed in three phases: 1. Phase 1 – Route Selection 2. Phase 2 – Detailed Design 3. Phase 3 – Construction and Post-Construction This letter report provides hydrotechnical input for Phase 1 – Route Selection. Currently, a narrow footpath runs along the top of a berm on the right bank of the river. The trail suffered erosion damage in 2007 and was subsequently closed to the public but is still unofficially in use. Potential future routes include both an inland and river option, as well as combinations of the two. To investigate the feasibility of the different options and help identify the most appropriate trail alignment from a hydrotechnical perspective, NHC was retained to undertake the following Phase I scope of work: • Participate in three meetings. • Attend a site visit. • Estimate different return period river flows and comment on local drainage requirements. • Simulate flood levels and velocities corresponding to the different flows.
    [Show full text]
  • Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin – January 1St, 2021
    Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin – January 1st, 2021 The January 1st snow survey is now complete. Data from 58 manual snow courses and 86 automated snow weather stations around the province (collected by the Ministry of Environment Snow Survey Program, BC Hydro and partners), and climate data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the provincial Climate Related Monitoring Program have been used to form the basis of the following report1. Weather October began with relatively warm and dry conditions, but a major cold spell dominated the province in mid-October. Temperatures primarily ranged from -1.5 to +1.0˚C compared to normal. The cold spell also produced early season low elevation snowfall for the Interior. Following the snowfall, heavy rain from an atmospheric river affected the Central Coast and spilled into the Cariboo, resulting in prolonged flood conditions. Overall, most of the Interior received above normal precipitation for the month, whereas coastal regions were closer to normal. In November, temperatures were steady at near normal to slightly above normal and primarily ranged from -0.5 to +1.5˚C through the province. The warmest temperatures relative to normal occurred in the Interior, while the coldest occurred in the Northwest. Precipitation was mostly below normal to near normal (35-105%) with the Northeast / Peace as the driest areas. A few locations, e.g. Prince Rupert and Williams Lake, were above 130% due to a strong storm event early in the month. Temperatures in December were relatively warm across the province, ranging from +1.0 to +5.0˚C above normal.
    [Show full text]
  • BC Hydro Dam Safety Quarterly Report
    Confidential - Discussion/Information Board briefing – DAM SAFETY QUARTERLY REPORT Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to update the Capital Projects Committee of the Board of Directors on key dam risk management activities during the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, and to provide reasonable assurance that the safety of dams operated by BC Hydro continues to be managed to the established guidelines and criteria of the Dam Safety Program. The Dam Safety Program has been executed in a manner that is consistent with its stated objectives throughout the reporting period. The overall Dam Safety risk profile is shown in Figure 1. There have been no changes in assessed risk this quarter. Risk Profile of BC Hydro’s Dam Dam Safety Contribution to Enterprise Risk Dam Safety is assigned a high “risk priority” within BC Hydro’s Enterprise Risk report, as depicted below. This high rating is arrived at by recognizing that: (1) there can be extremely severe consequences from the failure of a dam; (2) a dam failure can progress quickly without leaving adequate time to take effective actions to reverse the failure; and (3) our ability to mitigate this risk is considered to be “moderate” given that upgrades to existing dams are typically expensive, time and resource intensive and frequently technically challenging. The nature of dam safety risk is that it can only be realistically managed by minimizing to the extent practicable the probability of occurrence through a well-constructed and well-executed Dam Safety Program. Speed Ability F19 Q4 Change from Risk Severity of to Risk Last Quarter Onset Mitigate Priority Likelihood Dam Safety For F20 Q1 the overall H L Fast M H Dam Safety risk is Risk of a dam safety incident stable.
    [Show full text]
  • Vernon & District Family History Society Library Catalogue
    Vernon & District Family History Society Library Catalogue Location Title Auth. Last Notes Magazine - American Ancestors 4 issues. A local history book and is a record of the pioneer days of the 80 Years of Progress (Westlock, AB Committee Westlock District. Many photos and family stories. Family Alberta) name index. 929 pgs History of Kingman and Districts early years in the 1700s, (the AB A Harvest of Memories Kingman native peoples) 1854 the Hudson Bay followed by settlers. Family histories, photographs. 658 pgs Newspapers are arranged under the place of publication then under chronological order. Names of ethnic newspapers also AB Alberta Newspapers 1880 - 1982 Strathern listed. Photos of some of the newspapers and employees. 568 pgs A history of the Lyalta, Ardenode, Dalroy Districts. Contains AB Along the Fireguard Trail Lyalta photos, and family stories. Index of surnames. 343 pgs A local history book on a small area of northwestern Alberta from Flying Shot to South Wapiti and from Grovedale to AB Along the Wapiti Society Klondyke Trail. Family stories and many photos. Surname index. 431 pgs Alberta, formerly a part of the North-West Territories. An An Index to Birth, Marriage & Death AB Alberta index to Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations prior to Registrations prior to 1900 1900. 448 pgs AB Ann's Story Clifford The story of Pat Burns and his ranching empire. History of the Lower Peace River District. The contribution of AB Around the Lower Peace Gordon the people of Alberta, through Alberta Culture, acknowledged. 84 pgs Illustrated Starting with the early settlers and homesteaders, up to and AB As The Years Go By...
    [Show full text]
  • Generation Capacity and Production
    GENERATION CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION NET GENERATION NET GENERATION (GWh) HYDROELECTRIC CAPACITY (MW) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Central Operations 124 668 493 564 692 645 Includes 26 stations, headquarters in North Bay. Eastern Operations 2,571 14,517 12,535 12,241 13,281 12,774 Includes 10 stations, headquarters in Renfrew. Niagara Operations 2,278 11,250 12,015 12,547 12,267 12,372 Includes 5 stations, headquarters in Niagara area. Northeast Operations 1,809 3,584 3,779 4,057 3,802 3,359 Includes 14 stations, headquarters in Timmins. Northwest Operations 687 3,065 3,089 3,497 3,448 3,583 Includes 11 stations, headquarters in Thunder Bay. NET GENERATION NET GENERATION (GWh) NUCLEAR CAPACITY (MW) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Located on Lake Ontario in the Municipality of Clarington. The 2,634 19,250 25,619 23,293 27,960 25,051 station has four units. One unit was taken offline in October 2016 for refurbishment. Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Located on Lake Ontario in Pickering. The station has six 3,094 21,411 19,958 21,231 20,045 19,642 operating units and two units in a safe shutdown state. NET GENERATION NET GENERATION (GWh) (1) THERMAL CAPACITY (MW) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Atikokan Generating Station Located near the town of Atikokan in northwestern Ontario. The 205 138 149 109 10 -18 station has one biomass unit. The station stopped using coal in 2012. Brighton Beach (2) Located in Windsor. The station is a combined cycle generating 280 60 123 115 100 Not reported station fuelled by natural gas.
    [Show full text]
  • Septembre 2016 Utilisation Du Guide Des Points
    MARCHANDISES GÉNÉRALES Points de Service Day & Ross Marchandises Générales Septembre 2016 Utilisation du guide des points Les points de parité et le guide des points publiés Tout tarif appliqué à un point associé à un point de parité ou basé sur celui-ci sera le même que le tarif du point de base. Par exemple, Dieppe, au Nouveau-Brunswick, PROV VILLE TERMINAL NOTE 1 NOTE 2 POINT DE BASE dont le terminal de livraison est Moncton (MTN), est associé à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick. NB DIEPPE MTN MONCTON Par conséquent, tous les taux et frais de la grille tarifaire s’appliquant à Moncton, s’appliqueront également à Dieppe. Changements et exceptions Cette application ne peut pas être utilisée lorsque le tarif est publié pour un point autre qu’un point de parité tel que Dieppe. Par conséquent, le point précisé dans le tarif du client aura préséance, que Moncton soit également publié dans ce tarif ou non. Les tarifs des points ultérieurs de Corner Brook à Labrador sont saisonniers. Les tarifs aériens s’appliqueront en hiver si le service est oert, en absence du service de traversier, sinon les expéditions à destination de Labrador ne seront pas acceptées, à moins que le service puisse être assuré par le terminal de Québec. Les tarifs vers certains points du nord-ouest, de Nunavut, du Yukon et du Labrador peuvent changer en hiver et pendant la période de débâcle du printemps à cause des fermetures de route et de l’interruption du service de traversier. Le service aérien sera oert sur demande. Notes La note 1 du guide des points porte sur les jours de service supplémentaires qui pourraient s’avérer nécessaires.
    [Show full text]
  • Power Workers Union
    October 20, 2020 Independent Electricity System Operator 1600-120 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1T1 Via email to [email protected] Re: Resource Adequacy Engagement CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, The Power Workers’ Union (“PWU”) represents a large portion of the employees LOCAL 1000, C.L.C. working in Ontario’s electricity industry. Attached please find a list of PWU employers. 244 EGLINTON AVE. E. TORONTO, ONTARIO The PWU appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the Resource Adequacy M4P 1K2 Engagement. The PWU is a strong supporter and advocate for the prudent and TEL.: (416) 481-4491 rational reform of Ontario’s electricity sector and recognizes the importance of low- FAX: (416) 481-7115 cost, low-carbon energy to the competitiveness of Ontario’s economic sectors. PRESIDENT Jeff Parnell The PWU believes that IESO processes and initiatives should deliver energy at the lowest reasonable cost while stimulating job creation and growing the province’s gross VICE PRESIDENTS Andrew Clunis domestic product (GDP). We are respectfully submitting our detailed observations Mike Hambly and recommendations. Tom Chessell We hope you will find the PWU’s comments useful. Yours very truly, Jeff Parnell President Printed on recycled and recyclable paper List of PWU Employers Abraflex (2004) Ltd. Alectra Utilities Algoma Power Aptum Atlantic Power Corporation - Calstock Power Plant Atlantic Power Corporation - Kapuskasing Power Plant Atlantic Power Corporation - Nipigon Power Plant Atura - Halton Hills Generating Station Atura - Napanee Generating Station Atura - Portlands Energy Centre Atura – Brighton Beach Generating Station Bracebridge Generation Brookfield Power Wind Operations Brookfield Renewable Power - Mississagi Power Trust Bruce Power Inc.
    [Show full text]