In a significant step to eliminate coal-fired power generation, the government has announced the burning of the plant’s last piece of coal.
The conversion project is expected to create nearly 200 construction jobs at the plant.
Ontario’s forestry sector will provide the biomass fuel to the 200MW converted plant to provide clean, renewable power by December 2014.
Ontario Minister of Energy Chris Bentley said that the project will help eliminate the use of coal and construct a modern, reliable energy system.
"By reducing harmful emissions we are ensuring a cleaner, healthier Ontario for current and future generations," he added.
Ontario Minister of Environment Jim Bradley said, "Ending coal-fired electricity generation in Ontario is the largest reduction of greenhouse gases in North America."
