The goal of the Electricity team was to develop an air emissions management approach including standards and performance expectations for the Alberta electricity sector.
The team’s objectives were to recommend strategies to improve the air emissions performance of Alberta’s electricity sector that reflect CASA’s goals for air quality, namely:
- protect the environment
- optimize economic performance and efficiency; and
- seek continuous improvement
Read more in the terms of reference.
The new framework outlined in An Emissions Management Framework for the Alberta Electricity Sector: Report to Stakeholders ensures that an appropriate balance between environmental quality and economic growth and competitiveness is maintained.
Substantial emissions reductions of mercury, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and primary particulate matter are anticipated by the year 2025.
Reports
- The final report was approved by consensus of the CASA board of directors on Nov. 27, 2003.
More information
For more information, emailcasa@casahome.org.