We're launching two programs that will add up to 200 megawatts (MW) of wind power to our generation capacity.
- The Green Options Plan and the Green Options Partners Program will more than double our current wind generation capacity, which now stands at 172 MW (but will rise to 197 MW by 2011 thanks to a previous agreement with an Independent Power Producer).
Under the Green Options Plan, we'll undertake a competitive process to procure up to 175 MW of wind power from one or more independent power producers.
The Green Options Partners Program will introduce a standing offer program to purchase up to 50 MW of renewable power from private sector developers, with up to 25 MW of the total coming from wind power. The remainder will be generated through proven clean technologies such as biomass, heat recovery or low impact hydro generation.
Environmental impact
The expansion of wind power will reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 225,000 tonnes a year.
