The federal government has said it wants to reach a net-zero grid by 2035, while Saskatchewan says Ottawa’s initial target of net-zero by 2050 is more realistic.
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said this week the two levels of government need to figure out ways to work together to ensure there’s progress toward reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
The province’s SaskPower Corporation has stated having net-zero electricity by 2035 would be difficult despite efforts to reduce its emissions by replacing conventional coal with lower emitting generation.Article content “The work that we have to do on the grid is kind of the railroad of this century. It’s an enormous undertaking, it will only happen if we work together.”
Wilkinson was in Saskatchewan for the launch of a new solar power project by Cowessess First Nation, which will help power 2,500 homes annually. Wilkinson said he has read Saskatchewan’s act and wasn’t opposed to the bill, which still needs to pass in the legislature.
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