Need
As Calgary’s electricity demands grow, there is a need to build more efficient generation facilities that are closer to the city. ENMAX Energy also needs to secure lower cost sources of new electricity for its EasyMax customers when they look to renew their contracts.

Benefits
The Shepard Energy Centre will offer a number of benefits including:

• A reliable, cost-effective source of new electricity supply for southern Alberta.
• Electricity supply closer to the population it will serve, reducing the potential for line losses that result from long distance transmission.
• Lower electricity costs through reduction of exposure to volatile energy markets for ENMAX Energy retail customers.
• Fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional coal-fired power generation.
• Enhanced reliability of local and regional power supply.
• Further support for the development of wind farms.
• Employment opportunities during construction and operation.