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Pollution from coal-fired electricity generation will be phased out by 2030 under the Climate Leadership Plan.
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Transitioning to an output-based allocation approach and a legislated limit to oil sands emissions under the Climate Leadership Plan.
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Methane emissions in Alberta will be reduced by 45% by 2025 under the Climate Leadership Plan.
Overview
The Climate Leadership Plan is a made-in-Alberta strategy designed to diversify our economy, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
Canadian provinces and territories without emission reduction plans in place will have a federal carbon price imposed by January 1, 2019. We're acting today, before the federal government acts for us.
Key aspects of our plan include:
- putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions
- ending pollution from coal-generated electricity by 2030
- developing more renewable energy
- capping oil sands emissions to 100 megatonnes per year
- reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2025
Progress reports and implementation plan
Our plan is designed for Alberta's economy, and it's working. We're seeing success in reducing emissions, investments in innovation, energy efficiency and renewables, and good jobs that are putting Albertans back to work.
- Climate Leadership Plan Implementation Plan 2018-19 presents our planned actions and programming activities for this year and beyond.
- Climate Leadership Plan Progress Report 2017-18 provides an update on the actions taken and the progress made towards achieving our goals. See the 2016-17 report.
Carbon levy and rebates
To encourage Albertans to reduce carbon pollution from their homes and cars, a carbon levy is charged on heating and transportation fuels that emit greenhouse gas emissions when burned.
Revenue generated from the levy will pay for initiatives that support reducing emissions and transitioning to a diversified and lower carbon economy, including:
- rebates for Albertans to offset cost increases
- renewable energy projects and electricity transition supports
- industrial and consumer energy efficiency programs
- indigenous climate leadership initiatives
- transit and infrastructure projects
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Putting a price on carbon is the most cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
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Two-thirds of Alberta households will receive carbon levy rebates. Use our calculator to find out if you qualify.
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Funds raised by the carbon levy help pay for initiatives to reduce emissions and support Albertans transition.
Ending coal pollution
Alberta produces more coal pollution than all other Canadian provinces combined. These emissions contribute to poor air quality and have been linked to a number of health conditions.
Under federal regulations, coal-fired electricity generation will be phased out by 2030. Moving to cleaner sources of energy will protect our environment and our health.
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Pollution from coal-fired electricity generation will be phased out by 2030 under the Climate Leadership Plan.
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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 supports for workers affected by the end of coal-fired electricity generation in Alberta.
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Consulted with communities and workers affected by the end of coal-fired electricity generation to identify challenges and opportunities.
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Stable electricity prices for Alberta families, farms, businesses and the economy.
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Creating a reliable electricity system that is affordable for Albertans and attractive to investors.
Developing renewable energy
By 2030, one-third of Alberta’s coal generating capacity will be replaced by renewable energy; two-thirds will be replaced by natural gas.
New programs will help Albertans become more energy efficient and allow them to generate more of their own electricity.
Bill 10: An Act to Enable Clean Energy Improvements was introduced on April 12 to allow municipalities to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that would help private property owners make energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades without having to put money down.
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Developing new utility scale renewable electricity generation in Alberta.
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This new provincial agency delivers programs to help families, businesses and communities become more energy efficient.
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New micro-generation rules allow Albertans to generate more of their own electricity.
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Provides financial incentives to Alberta municipalities who install grid-connected solar panels on municipal facilities or land.
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Helps agriculture producers purchase solar panel systems to generate electricity and reduce emissions on farms.
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A pilot program that provides grants to Indigenous communities and organizations to install solar systems on their facilities.
Capping oil sands emissions
Alberta has implemented a $30/tonne carbon price for oil sands facilities to drive towards reduced emissions. A legislated maximum emissions limit of 100Mt in any year, with provisions for cogeneration and new upgrading capacity, will help drive technological progress.
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Transitioning to an output-based allocation approach and a legislated limit to oil sands emissions under the Climate Leadership Plan.
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Alberta's approach to reduce emissions from large industrial emitters, attract investment in clean technology and create jobs.
Reducing methane emissions
The climate change impact of methane is significant — 25 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. In Alberta, the oil and gas industry is the largest source of methane emissions.
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Methane emissions in Alberta will be reduced by 45% by 2025 under the Climate Leadership Plan.
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Working with industry and other stakeholders to identify, invest in and accelerate technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Economic impact
The Climate Leadership Plan is designed for Alberta’s economy. The benefits are expected to outweigh the costs of carbon pricing.
Improved market access, a reduced risk of federal policies being imposed on Alberta and an investment in economic diversification all support Alberta businesses.
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Creating jobs and economic growth by investing in a diversified, low carbon economy.
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How the causes and impacts of climate change could affect Alberta's environment, health and economy.
News
- Mar 14, 2019
Arenas, rinks, aquatic centres, community recreation centres and multiplexes across the province can receive funding for facility upgrades under a new program.
- Mar 13, 2019
Now, more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change.
- Mar 12, 2019
Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is helping major industries reduce emissions and create jobs while cutting costs and becoming more competitive.
- Mar 07, 2019
Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan will cut emissions by 50 megatonnes, save Albertans more than $510 million in energy costs and support more than 20,000 jobs.
- Mar 07, 2019
Provincial transit grants for things such as electric buses, light rail vehicles and a new LRT station will help make public transit a better choice for more Albertans.