Should West Windsor Power Plant Run More Hours Per Year?
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 each 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 issues 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
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 026-0010 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0010 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.