Saskatchewan energy strategy extends coal as bridge to nuclear

Saskatchewan’s new First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan (Oct 2025) reaffirms coal’s role as a secure bridge to a nuclear-powered future. The province plans to extend up to 1,530 MW of coal-fired capacity beyond 2030 — potentially to 2050 — to safeguard grid reliability while preparing for small modular reactor (SMR) deployment. The plan emphasizes provincial sovereignty over electricity […]