Publications
The Ontario Clean Air Alliance and its charitable research arm, Ontario Clean Air Alliance Research Inc., have produced many important reports detailing how and why Ontario should phase out the use of coal power and how the province can create a more sustainable electricity system. The sections below list materials in alphabetical order, but you can use our search function to find specific reports. Unless otherwise noted, materials are in Adobe Acrobat format. If you need any assistance finding materials or accessing a report, please contact contact@cleanairalliance.org. ReportsThis section includes our in-depth research on issues such as Ontario's electricity system plans, coal phase out progress, coal plant emissions, and alternatives to burning coal. Featured reports Too Big, Too Costly and Too Polluting - The Ontario Government is proposing a large 350-400 megawatt simple-cycle gas plant to meet the power needs of Northern York Region. This low-efficiency plant will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and will operate on only a handful of very hot summer days. This report outlines a smarter strategy for meeting York Region's power needs. Tax Shift - Eliminating Subsidies and Moving to Full Cost Electricity Pricing. This new report from OCAA Research Inc. outlines how Ontario can improve productivity and reduce pollution by shifting money spent on electricity subsidies to a new consumer rebate. The Ontario Power Authority's Coal Phase-out Strategy: A Critical Review - This report looks at the Ontario Power Authority's plan for meeting the province's 2014 coal phase out deadline and suggests how the plan could be improved to allow a full coal phase out by 2010. Increasing productivity and moving towards a renewable future: A New Electricity Strategy for Ontario - This in-depth report looks at how Ontario can increase prosperity, and improve health and our environment while making its industries more competitive by focusing on rewarding efficient electricity use instead of subsidizing inefficient production and consumption. FactsheetsThe OCAA's Air Quality Issues factsheet series provides a concise overview of some the key issues around electricity generation and use in Ontario. Featured factsheets Places of Power - Advancing Combined Heat and Power in the Institutional and Municipal Sector This 8-page factsheet looks at combined heat and power (CHP) applications for everything from hospitals and universities to wastewater treatment plants. It also profiles the City of Markham's groundbreaking district energy system, which has a major CHP component. This is the second in our series of factsheets examining how Ontario can increase the use of highly efficient CHP to replace dirty coal fired electricity. Ontario's Impending Nuclear Monopoly: If the Ontario Government proceeds with its current plan to acquire up to 14,000 megawatts of power from new and refurbished nuclear reactors, nuclear power will dominate Ontario electricity's supply, providing up to 72% of the province's power. Our factsheet outlines a fairer and more balanced approach to meeting Ontario's electricity needs. Towers of Power - Advancing combined heat and power in multi-residential buildings. CHP systems can provide big advantages – not the least of which is significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Replacing coal-fired electricity - Ontario has secured large quantities of new supply, but needs to pick up the pace on conservation and demand management. Submissions and presentationsThis section contains OCAA submissions to government agencies, such as the Ontario Power Authority and Ontario Energy Board, as well as copies of OCAA presentations to various forums. FYIThis section contains materials from other organizations with useful information about the coal phase out, air pollution and electricity issues. Election QuestionnairesThe OCAA has questioned provincial and federal election candidates on issues such as coal phase out deadlines and the East Toronto Transmission Line. Their responses are posted here.
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