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Sault Ste. Marie council rejected three $75M natural gas projects over location, benefits, and job concerns.
Sault Ste.
Marie city council rejected three proposed natural gas energy projects totaling $75 million, declining to endorse their submission to the IESO for future electricity supply beyond 2030.
The projects, by Northern Ontario Capacity and partners, aimed for sites including the Great Northern Road snow dump and Brandes Pit, promising about 20 construction jobs, five permanent positions, and $3 million in community benefits over 20 years.
Council members cited concerns over locations, insufficient community benefits, limited local job creation, and lack of information about the proponents.
A council endorsement would only have allowed the IESO application, with final approval pending later review.
The decision aligns with prior approvals of solar and battery storage projects, reflecting a shift toward alternative energy sources.
El Sault Ste. El ayuntamiento de Marie rechazó tres proyectos de gas natural de $75 millones por ubicación, beneficios y preocupaciones de empleo.