In 2016 the government announced the elimination of coal power generation, to occur by 2030.
As part of this transition, the government has elected to provide transition payments to the companies which were originally slated to operate their coal-fired units beyond 2030.
Actions
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An initiative to support municipalities and First Nations impacted by the phase-out of coal in Alberta.
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Financial, employment and retraining support information for employees in the coal-fired electricity generation industry.