Canada announces $39 million for communities hit by job losses in transition from CFPPs
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The federal government of Canada has allocated $39 million to support ten projects in Alberta that aim to help communities transition away from coal-powered energy.
During a news conference in Wabamun, PrairiesCan Minister Dan Vandal announced that $29.9 million of this funding will be directed to projects in Parkland County, where three coal-fired power plants have switched to natural gas.
Vandal stated that the federal government’s investment will support coal-transitioning communities in upgrading infrastructure, attracting new investments, and creating jobs.
He added, “Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is good for our environment, our economy, our health, and our future. This government’s support for these ten projects represents our prioritization of workers and communities impacted by coal transition.”
The money comes from the Canada Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI) and the Canada Coal Transition Initiative-Infrastructure Fund (CCTI-IF).
CCTI supports skills development and helps communities adapt to a low-carbon economy, and CCTI-IF aims to help communities move away from coal by investing in infrastructure.
Read more: Canada’s 2022 greenhouse gas emissions rose less than expected after pandemic
Parkland County Mayor Allan Gamble said, “These investments are key to encouraging the future growth of our community and improving the quality of life of our residents, businesses, and visitors. This funding supports improvements to County infrastructure and will boost local tourism and development while leading to future economic prosperity and a sustainable economy.”
In 2015, when the then-NDP government announced plans to phase out coal power, there were six coal-fired plants in Alberta, which generated about 64 per cent of electricity in the province. The last plant, Capital Power’s Genesee 2 facility, was taken offline on June 16.
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