EDMONTON—New Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf has his marching orders from Premier Danielle Smith, and first on the list is making life more affordable for Albertans by lowering the cost of utilities, housing, food, and insurance.
The premier’s mandate letter from July 19 also tells the minister his role will include “pushing back against any federal regulation requiring a net-zero power grid by 2035.”
He is also instructed to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to achieve a carbon-neutral power grid by 2050, and ensure it remains reliable and affordable.
In a statement on July 19, the minister said the federal government’s plan of a net-zero grid will come at significant cost to Albertans….