Does Saskatchewan need coal to keep the lights on?
CBC podcast hears opposing perspectives on continuing with coal
Premier Scott Moe announced on X that he is directing SaskPower to look at extending the life of Saskatchewan's coal fired power plants.
He said coal is the most affordable and reliable source of power we have right now, and that his government won't let "unconstitutional federal regulations" get in the way.
This came as welcome news to the City of Estevan, a community bracing for job losses and an economic downturn from the federally mandated closure of coal fired plants.
"Surprising and refreshing," Mayor Tony Sernick said in reaction to the news. "We were shutting things off in 2030, but we didn't have anything to transition to."
Others are concerned we aren't transitioning to renewables fast enough.
In this week's episode of This is Saskatchewan, host Leisha Grebinski asks about the risks and benefits of continuing to rely on coal.
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