Located west of Edmonton near Warburg, AB, the Genesee Generating Station consists of 3 power generation units which provide over 1,800 MW of baseload generation.
Unit 1 & 2
Operational
Fuel Source:
Natural Gas
Year Commissioned:
Unit 1: 1994 | Repowering: 2024
Unit 2: 1989 | Repowering: 2024
Owned Capacity:
1,332 MW
Owned/Operated:
100/100
Unit 3
Operational
Fuel Source:
Natural Gas
Year Commissioned:
2005 | Conversion: 2024
Owned Capacity:
525 MW
Owned/Operated:
100/100
Quick Facts
- Best-in-class natural gas combined-cycle (NGCC) technology (Mitsubishi M501JAC gas-fired combustion turbines and Vogt triple-pressure heat recovery steam generators) make Units 1 & 2 the most efficient NGCC units in Canada.
- Invested approximately $1.6B to repower Genesee from coal to 100% natural gas-fueled, 5 years ahead of the Alberta government mandate.
- The plant was repowered and commissioned in December 2024.
- The two repowered units provide an additional 512 megawatts (MW) of net capacity and have set a new standard for gas generation efficiency in Canada, delivering up to 3.4 million tonnes of annual CO2 emissions reductions.
- Our Unit 3 facility completed upgrades in 2023, enabling it to burn 100% natural gas as its primary fuel source.
Land Reclamation:
The Genesee Mine is located approximately 75 km southwest of Edmonton, Alberta. Surface coal mining operations at Genesee commenced in 1988 and concluded in 2023. The site has now transitioned its focus to reclamation, final decommissioning, and closure activities. A portion of the site will remain active for the extraction of fly ash from existing ash disposal sites.
The reclamation objectives for the Genesee Mine are watershed protection, the re-establishment of equivalent agricultural lands for crop and livestock production, and the creation of wildlife habitat such as forested lands, wetlands, and riparian zones. In alignment with these objectives, portions of the mined pits will be converted into end pit lakes (EPL), contributing to the wildlife habitat end land use goals.
Peregrines at Genesee
Peregrine falcons have made a resurgence throughout North America and can often be found nesting in urban and industrialized areas on tall, human-built structures. The Genesee facility has hosted nesting falcons since the early 1990s.
Community Investment and Involvement
At Capital Power, we contribute to support thriving communities. We engage our neighbours, learn their interests and priorities, and build real relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for our operations, as well as hire from the community. At the Genesee Generating Station:
- We employ ~75 permanent employees.
- We pay approximately $5,986,000 in property and linear tax each year, contributing annually to community tax bases, supporting the improvement of infrastructure, roadways, and community services.
We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.
Connecting with our Neighbours
Capital Power’s relationship with our neighbours is an important focus of our Genesee operations. We connect with the community in a number of ways:
- Conversations or meetings with our Genesee Land Manager
- Genesee Connection newsletter
- Project-specific open houses
- In-person at Good Neighbour breakfast meetings with Leduc County and Village of Warburg Council members and staff 2-3 times annually
Recent community giving:
- Boreal Avian Research & Conservation Association
- Pioneer Agricultural Society Heritage Day
- Community Easter Egg Hunt
- Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) – Volunteer appreciation; Seniors Week; Summer Programs
- Light Up Warburg
- Thorsby Jr / Sr High School Rodeo
- Leduc County’s Genesee Park
- Warburg School
- Warburg Family Halloween Dance
- Thorsby & District Malanka Festival
- Warburg Community BBQ and Chili Cook Off
Hunting on Genesee Land
The hunting program allows access to portions of Capital Power land to hunt big game and waterfowl under specific conditions:
- High powered rifles are not permitted.
- Bow hunting, Black powder rifles and Shotguns with slugs are allowed.
- The Provincial Hunting regulations shall apply in all situations.
- Access is granted and managed through Hunting for Tomorrow (AHEIA).
To register, please contact Chuck Strong at 780-466-6682 or [email protected].
The pheasant hunting program is managed in partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA). A permit is required to hunt on the pheasant release site. Information can be found on the website: cphuntingregistration.com
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Genesee Generating Station consists of some of Alberta’s youngest and most efficient thermal generation units. This reliable facility supports the Alberta energy market with baseload power supply and contributes to the economic well-being of the community it operates in. Repowering to best-in-class natural gas units reduces CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tonnes per year and delivers responsible energy for our future.
Sean Furey
VP, Thermal Operations West
Site contact
Phone: 1-780-848-8300
Email: [email protected]