Exploring stimulus package opportunities should they arise.
Policies or Program
Continued dialogue on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy as well as Powering Canada Forward: Building a Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Electricity System for Every Region of Canada.
Discussion on Carbon Contracts for Differences and how they might be applied to Capture and Storage facility development going forward. (Finance Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada.
ENRCan and Finance on Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) applicable to taxable and non-taxable entities and associated supports including Carbon Contracts for Differences (CCFD) to keep pace with US incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Federal program supporting FEED studies for Carbon Capture Utilization Storage deployment.
Policies or Program, Regulation
Clean Electricity Regulations (pending Gazette1) discussion on implementation and compliance mechanisms proposed in the regulations.
Clean Fuel Regulations discussion on implementation details and compliance mechanisms.
Discussions on promoting electrification and electric vehicles initiatives, including Zero Emission Vehicles mandates, that may have an impact on the operation of the Alberta grid and the existing market fundamentals within the Alberta electricity market.
Discussions on the Output Based Pricing Systems review and its impact on the electricity market in Alberta and consumers.
Discussions with Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada/Finance Canada/Prime Minister’s office in regards to the establishment of financial support for Carbon Capture and Storage deployment for generation facilities.
Federal Fuel Charge/Carbon Tax: As part of an Alberta energy retailer group, communications with the Federal Finance Minister to allow for a recovery mechanism for uncollectable carbon taxes.
Regulatory Framework on Air Emissions; discussions regarding Green House Gas (GHG) emissions reductions and compliance options.