Across Capital Power, our engineers, operators and project teams are working to apply innovative technologies that allow us to generate clean power and build a bridge to a cleaner future.
Cleaner Power
- Genesee Phase 3 (G3) sets new standards for Canadian power production. Built and operated by Capital Power, and owned jointly with TransAlta Corporation, the 495 MW unit is Canada's first generation facility to use supercritical combustion technology for greater fuel efficiency and significantly lower emissions.
- The supercritical boiler uses higher temperatures and steam pressures, together with a high-efficiency steam turbine, to create a more efficient process for converting thermal energy into electricity.
Genesee is poised to receive state-of-the-art emissions control technology designed to capture at least 70 per cent of mercury from coal. Emission reductions on this scale pose a considerable challenge since the mercury concentration in flue gas is extremely low – about one part per billion. At Genesee, land reclamation involves re-contouring mined areas and ensuring they are covered with good quality subsoil before the topsoil is replaced. Recontouring operations are specifically designed to ensure that water drainage will enhance the various land uses.
Cleaner Future
Environment, Health & Safety Policy
As an independent power producer, Capital Power is focused on constructing, operating and maintaining power generation facilities. Capital Power's Environment, Health & Safety Policy is intended to create, implement and maintain a policy framework that enables the minimization of occupational injuries and illness and negative impacts to the environment. Every Capital Power employee and contractor is responsible for the company's enviromental performance, and the health and safety of themselves and their fellow employees.