Pathways to Net Zero
As you know, Saskatchewan has a high emissions electrical grid. Saskatchewan has also proposed the Saskatchewan First Act, which seeks to assert exclusive control over natural resources and electrical generation/distribution within our province. It appears that provinces like AB and SK are committed to confrontation with the federal government rather than collaboration to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.
Dr. David Maenz, author of the book The Price of Carbon, has studied our national electrical situation, the proposed federal Clean Electricity Regulations, and SaskPower's plans to reduce emissions. It is clear that Saskatchewan's current plan is not aligned with the national ambition to achieve a clean electrical grid by 2035. Dr. Maenz makes a compelling argument that cooperating with other provinces and the federal government is in our best interests. I encourage you to read his report and participate in the ongoing SaskPower public consultations on our power future: https://engage.saskpower.com/.
Also stay up-to-date on SaskPower's consultation progress and participation opportunities by subscribing today.
Dr. David Maenz, author of the book The Price of Carbon, has studied our national electrical situation, the proposed federal Clean Electricity Regulations, and SaskPower's plans to reduce emissions. It is clear that Saskatchewan's current plan is not aligned with the national ambition to achieve a clean electrical grid by 2035. Dr. Maenz makes a compelling argument that cooperating with other provinces and the federal government is in our best interests. I encourage you to read his report and participate in the ongoing SaskPower public consultations on our power future: https://engage.saskpower.com/.
Also stay up-to-date on SaskPower's consultation progress and participation opportunities by subscribing today.
Transitioning Saskatchewan’s Electricity System - Pathways to a Reliable, Cost-Effective, Clean Electricity Grid by 2035
21-page Full Report:
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What is made clear in Dr. Maenz's work is that we need more interprovincial transmission lines, otherwise solar and wind will not be developed as needed. If interprovincial transmission capacities were 5-10X greater, the preference to expand clean renewables becomes obvious. The trouble is that our country's constitution is structured to encourage provinces to act as separate "electricity islands" and not to cooperate. We need to address this barrier and encourage the federal government to pay for interprovincial transmission lines to remove the barriers to prairie wind and solar.
Achieving Net Zero 2050 in Canada: The Critical Roles of Forest Adaptation, Biomass, and Carbon Capture and Storage
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