Energy Alberta boss says nuclear energy will protect province from carbon tax
September 18, 2007
CALGARY (CP) — A businessman who wants to build Western Canada's first nuclear power plant says nuclear energy would help protect Alberta from a carbon tax.
Wayne Henuset, president of Energy Alberta, told a Calgary business audience that with Ontario and Quebec relying heavily on nuclear and hydro electricity, there will be a move to apply the tax and come after Alberta's oil and gas resources.
But he says the province could protect itself from that by using clean nuclear power to make Alberta appear environmentally responsible.
Energy Alberta is aiming to build a $6.2-billion plant near Peace River in northern Alberta but still needs regulatory approval.
Henuset says his company doesn't want to sign any contracts with prospective customers for the 2,200 megawatt Candu twin reactor, but has eight different groups interested.
He has declined to give any details, citing confidentiality agreements.
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