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Released on May 11, 2010
SaskPower and the Black Lake First Nation are taking the first step in developing a renewable energy project in northern Saskatchewan.
An agreement has been signed to move forward with feasibility studies on a run of the river hydroelectric project at Elizabeth Falls near Fond du Lac that would provide up to 50 megawatts (MW) of power to the provincial electrical grid. The project would redirect a portion of the flow in the Fond du Lac River, at the east end of Lake Athabasca.
"This project with the Black Lake First Nation highlights the efforts of our government to actively engage First Nations in our province's growing economy," Minister responsible for SaskPower Bill Boyd said. "It has the potential to provide economic development opportunities for the Black Lake First Nation, while also allowing SaskPower to meet a portion of its long-term supply needs with a renewable source that has no greenhouse gas emissions."
The agreement between SaskPower and the Black Lake First Nation will allow for environmental and engineering studies to begin in May. SaskPower signed the agreement with the Elizabeth Falls Hydro Development Corporation, which was established by the Black Lake First Nation to oversee the project.
"We are really pleased with the progress we are starting to make on this important project," Black Lake First Nation Chief Donald Sayazie said. "Should it proceed, this hydro project will bring many benefits to the people of the Black Lake First Nation and communities in the region. We look forward to working with SaskPower to take the necessary steps in what we hope will ultimately result in clean, environmentally friendly power being generated in the North."
Should the project prove to be an economical supply option, the two parties would negotiate a contract for SaskPower to buy the electricity provided by the project, which would fulfill a growing need for electricity in northern Saskatchewan.
Pursuing emission free hydroelectric generation was one of the medium and long-term supply options SaskPower identified when it shared its future generation plans with the Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies in late 2009 and early 2010. The Committee endorsed this approach in its final report, which was issued in April 2010.
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For more information, contact:
James Parker
SaskPower
Regina
Phone: 306-566-3167
Email: jparker@saskpower.com
Cell: 306-536-2886
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