EPCOR's Genesee Generating Station is a coal-fired power plant providing power to the province as a contributor through the Alberta Electric System Operator, with Sherritt Coal as a mining partner. Genesee is ISO 14001 certified.
A comprehensive mining and land reclamation plan has been developed to return the surrounding mined land back into agricultural production. In addition to land reclamation, other land use initiatives include land leasing, cattle grazing and environmental monitoring. In 2006, EPCOR and Sherritt Coal conducted a complete review of the practices and guidelines for EPCOR land use in the Genesee area resulting in the 2007 Land Use Guidelines for the Genesee Generating Station and Mine.
The Genesee Generating Station is committed to fostering an atmosphere of openness and staying connected with our neighbours in the Genesee area, which includes the communities of Warburg, Breton and Thorsby. EPCOR continues to seek opportunities for open dialogue by participating in community events, meeting directly with area residents and through community advisory task groups. EPCOR also provides regular updates to our neighbours about our operations through the Genesee Connection newsletter every two months.
Genesee Generating Station, west of Edmonton, AB.
Genesee Generating Station Facts
Location: Genesee, AB
Type: Coal
Capacity: G1 & G2 - 820MW / G3 - 495MW
EPCOR Ownership: 100% - G1 & G2
G3 Partner: TransAlta Corporation (50%)
Commercial Operation: Unit 1 - 1994 / Unit 2 - 1989 / Unit 3 - 2005
PPA: G1 & G2 - Expires December 31, 2020
Genesee Phase 3 (G3) - The most technologically advanced coal-fired power plant ever built in Canada.
G3 balances the need for power with top environmental performance. The project is a joint venture with TransAlta Corporation and, since entering into commercial operation in March 2005, G3 has been recognized internationally for gains in efficiency and environmental performance.