Saskatchewan’s premier says his province cannot meet Ottawa’s goal of achieving net zero emissions in power production by 2035.
Scott Moe told a news conference on May 16 the federal goals are unrealistic, and not achievable without massive disruption.
“We will not attempt the impossible when it comes to power production in our province,” said Moe. “We will not risk plunging our homes, our schools, our hospitals … into the cold and darkness because of the ideological whims of others.”
Instead, said Moe, the province has a goal of achieving net zero by 2050—15 years later than the federal goal. He said the province will maintain an energy mix that includes using natural gas plants until the end of their lifespan. He added that the province will continue working toward small modular nuclear reactors and will continue expanding intermittent power sources like wind and solar….