Power Plant

• ‘I am very fearful’: Power plant key to Williams Lake economy on the verge of shutdown

  Along with producing enough electricity to power 50,000 homes, the Atlantic Power plant is responsible for 40 full-time jobs and pays $1.7 million in property tax to the city.

  Economy

  Feb 14, 2025
  
• BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port Moody

  The Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.

  Economy

  May 14, 2024
  
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• Calgary man worries about parents who live near nuclear power plant in Ukraine

  Family in Calgary wait nervously to hear from their loved ones in Ukraine.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
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• Natural gas power plant ready for operation in Swift Current, Sask.

  The Chinook Power Station in Swift Current, Sask., is complete and ready to operate.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2019
• Russia’s floating nuclear power plant arrives at port after 5,000 kilometre trip

  Once operational, it will become the world's northernmost nuclear power station.

  World

  Sep 14, 2019
• Nova Scotia Power blames Tuft’s Cove oil spill on corroded pipe

  The spill that was discovered on August 2 leaked about 5,000 litres into the water.

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2018
• SaskPower exploring geothermal power plant in efforts to reach 2030 targets

  SaskPower signed a power purchase agreement with geothermal developer DEEP Corp. in May.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2017
• Hundreds of jellyfish threaten to clog up Israeli power plant

  Almost every summer, a multitude of jellyfish get stuck in the system which could affect the production of electricity.

  World

  Jun 27, 2017
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• Capital Power pushes back Genesee 4 and 5 power plant over coal policy uncertainty

  Capital Power has once again delayed a final go-ahead on its new natural gas-fired power plant south of Edmonton because of continued uncertainty about Alberta's coal phase-out and power market.

  Money

  Oct 24, 2016
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• 3 ex-execs of utility charged in Fukushima disaster

  Three former Japanese utility executives were formally charged Monday with negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster, becoming the first officials from the company to face a criminal trial.

  World

  Feb 29, 2016