Leaked internal documents from SaskPower suggest that a $26 billion plan to extend the life of coal fired power plants carries extreme financial and regulatory risks. Projections indicate that electricity costs could rise by 95 percent by 2040, even without accounting for federal industrial carbon taxes. The strategy involves abandoning previous commitments to renewable energy capacity and emissions reductions. The documents also highlight potential reliability issues and conflicts with federal Clean Electricity Regulations, which could leave some facilities unable to operate after 2026.
