Increased Operating Hours for West Windsor Power Plant
Official title: Sky Energy (Power) Corporation and Tractebel Management Inc. as general partner for and on behalf of Tractebel Windsor Power L.P - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
A natural gas power plant in Windsor wants to run its turbines more hours per year. The facility already has approval to operate, but this change would increase how much it runs. That means more emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, and carbon monoxide into the air.
Why This Matters
Live near Sandwich Street in Windsor? This plant's emissions could affect your air quality. More operating hours means more pollutants released into your neighbourhood. If you have respiratory concerns or young children, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the power plant could operate its turbines for more hours annually. This would increase total emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The Ministry may impose new conditions to limit impacts.
Key Issues
- Should the power plant be allowed to increase its annual turbine operating hours?
- What are the air quality impacts of increased emissions in the Windsor area?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation page on the Environmental Registry of Ontario to submit your comments before the deadline.
- Contact the Environmental Permissions Branch at enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for questions or to request supporting materials.