Air Emissions Permit Renewal for TransAlta Power Plant in Windsor
Official title: TransAlta Cogeneration Ltd. as general partner for and on behald of TransAlta Cogeneration, L.P. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
TransAlta wants to renew its air emissions permit for a natural gas power plant in Windsor. The plant generates electricity for Ontario's grid. This renewal would let the facility keep operating with flexibility to make modifications within set limits.
Why This Matters
Live near Temple Drive in Windsor? This plant releases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, nickel, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter into the air. The permit renewal decides whether current emission limits stay in place or change.
What Could Change
If approved, TransAlta can continue operating with "limited operational flexibility" - meaning they can modify equipment within set production limits without needing a new permit each time. The approval will include specific emission limits and an expiry date.
Key Issues
- Should the air emissions permit be renewed for this natural gas power plant?
- Are the current emission limits for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, nickel, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being approved.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0004 in your message.
- You can also mail your comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include ERO number 026-0004 in your email or letter