Energy Plan - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Energy Plan - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Energy Plan - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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In the immediate term, <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> is committed to achieving a<br />
significant reduction in its GHG emissions <strong>and</strong> will pursue the targets established<br />
through the NEG-ECP on a provincial basis. While we will not be able to achieve<br />
the short-term target <strong>of</strong> a reduction to 1990 emission levels by 2010, the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the Lower Churchill hydro project will contribute to our goal <strong>of</strong><br />
reducing emissions to 10 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020 <strong>and</strong> could, given<br />
the supply <strong>of</strong> clean energy, also contribute to reductions in other jurisdictions.<br />
As referenced earlier, <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong>’s 2005 Climate Change<br />
Action <strong>Plan</strong> outlined numerous actions aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the<br />
province. The Provincial <strong>Government</strong> will provide a 2008 Update <strong>of</strong> the Climate<br />
Change Action <strong>Plan</strong>, which includes specific targets <strong>and</strong> builds upon collaborative<br />
efforts through the Council <strong>of</strong> the Federation <strong>and</strong> the NEG-ECP.<br />
In order to assess our progress in reducing GHG emissions it is crucial to have<br />
the ability to accurately measure emission levels. The Climate Registry is a<br />
multi-state <strong>and</strong> province collaboration aimed at developing <strong>and</strong> managing a<br />
common GHG reporting system to provide an accurate, complete, consistent,<br />
<strong>and</strong> verified set <strong>of</strong> data from reporting entities. As a member <strong>of</strong> the Council <strong>of</strong><br />
the Federation, <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> will join the Climate Registry.<br />
The <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> Centre <strong>of</strong> Excellence for Environmental Science,<br />
Research <strong>and</strong> Technology (CEE), located in Corner Brook, carries out long-term<br />
work on activities related to sustainable forestry, freshwater ecology, terrestrial<br />
ecosystems <strong>and</strong> other elements <strong>of</strong> the environmental sector. To further address<br />
the GHG reduction goals outlined in this <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>, the Provincial <strong>Government</strong>,<br />
through the new <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Development Council,<br />
will task the CEE <strong>and</strong> its partner post-secondary institutions to give appropriate<br />
consideration in this area. More information on the Research <strong>and</strong> Development<br />
Council can be found under <strong>Energy</strong> Innovation in Section 6 – <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Economy.<br />
The Provincial <strong>Government</strong> will also continue to advance the priorities outlined in<br />
the Council <strong>of</strong> the Federation <strong>Energy</strong> Strategy, released in 2007, to accelerate the<br />
development <strong>and</strong> deployment <strong>of</strong> energy research <strong>and</strong> technologies that advance<br />
more efficient production, transmission <strong>and</strong> use <strong>of</strong> clean <strong>and</strong> conventional energy<br />
sources, including energy development in harsh climates.<br />
POLICY<br />
ACTIONS<br />
Air Emissions<br />
The <strong>Government</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> will:<br />
• Continue to require that new<br />
<strong>of</strong>fshore project developers<br />
follow best practices with<br />
regard to flaring levels.<br />
• Provide funding through the<br />
<strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong><br />
Green Fund for feasibility<br />
studies on, <strong>and</strong> potential<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong>, methane<br />
capture from large existing<br />
l<strong>and</strong>fills <strong>and</strong> utilization as an<br />
energy source, for heating,<br />
electricity generation, or<br />
municipal vehicle fleet fuel.<br />
• Task the Centre <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
for Environmental, Science,<br />
Research <strong>and</strong> Technology<br />
(CEE) <strong>and</strong> its partner postsecondary<br />
institutions,<br />
through the <strong>Newfoundl<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Labrador</strong> Research <strong>and</strong><br />
Development Council, to give<br />
appropriate consideration<br />
in developing further<br />
environmental sector<br />
partnerships aimed at<br />
addressing GHG reduction<br />
goals.<br />
• Work within the Council <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Federation to accelerate the<br />
development <strong>and</strong> deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> energy research <strong>and</strong><br />
technologies that advance<br />
more efficient production,<br />
transmission <strong>and</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
clean <strong>and</strong> conventional<br />
energy sources.<br />
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