Re-Powering of Atikokan Generating Station
WHEREAS the operation of the Atikokan Generating Station (AGS) of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has been and continues to be very critical to the economy of the Town of Atikokan; and
WHEREAS the jobs which exist at the AGS are vital to the workers at the station, their families and the community of Atikokan; and
WHEREAS the proposed conversion of AGS to burn biomass as a fuel source to replace coal would achieve significant environmental benefits, would create opportunities in the forest industry, and would maintain AGS jobs vital to our local community and economy; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Power Authority has been directed to negotiate an Energy Supply Agreement for Atikokan Biomass Power with OPG;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association strongly support the Province of Ontario in the repowering of the AGS as quickly as possible to meet the 2014 deadline.
Adopted by the membership: April 2011
