Air Emissions Permit Renewal for TransAlta Power Plant - 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. It releases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, nickel, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter into the air.
Why This Matters
Live near Temple Drive in Windsor? This plant's emissions could affect your air quality. The permit sets limits on pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, TransAlta can continue operating with flexibility to modify equipment within set limits. The permit will include production caps and an expiry date for the flexibility conditions. New emission limits may be imposed.
Key Issues
- Should the air emissions permit be renewed for this power plant?
- Are the current emission limits adequate to protect local air quality?
- What operational flexibility conditions should apply?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being requested.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0004 in your message.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.