Capital Power

• Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

  Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jan 15
  
• Capital Power CEO says Ottawa’s regulations mean no new gas-fired plants in Canada

  The concerns raised by Capital mirror those of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who said the province would defy the federal government's proposed clean electricity regulations

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
  
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• Ford government set to expand gas power as Windsor blesses new project

  An expansion to the province's gas power could take place on the shores of the Detroit River, after Windsor council voted to endorse plans for two new gas turbines.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2023
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• Heartland Generation exploring hydrogen conversion for decades old plant

  The proposal would see the company not only convert the Battle River Power Station to hydrogen, but build a new facility on the same site to produce the needed hydrogen.

  Economy

  Jul 26, 2022
• Getting off coal, how Capital Power plans to completely transform Genesee

  The Genesee power plant is currently being converted from coal fired to natural gas, the new turbines are also hydrogen ready when there's enough supply to make that switch.

  Economy

  Jan 5, 2022
• Alberta set to retire coal power by 2023, ahead of 2030 provincial deadline

  Alberta is set to meet its goal to eliminate coal-fired electricity production years earlier than its 2030 target, thanks to recently announced natural gas conversion projects.

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2020
• COVID-19, low oil prices leads to dramatic drop in demand for power in Alberta

  The drop in power demand adds up to the amount of power used by two medium-sized Alberta cities, and just like the economy, it will take some time for demand to fully return.

  Economy

  Jul 20, 2020
• Third phase to make Capital Power’s Whitla Wind project Alberta’s largest

  Capital Power Corp. says a $92-million expansion of its Whitla Wind power facility in southern Alberta will make it the largest in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2020
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• Edmonton-based company among 3 chosen to build 4 Alberta wind power projects

  Bids in an auction to pick renewable energy projects were so attractive that the Alberta government decided to back proposals to build 600 megawatts of new generation, 50 per cent higher than its goal of 400 MW.

  Economy

  Dec 13, 2017
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• Edmonton-based Capital Power to proceed with U.S. wind farm

  Edmonton-based Capital Power says it has decided to go ahead with a $182-million wind farm in North Dakota.

  Economy

  Aug 30, 2017