Clean Energy Development Plan

Lots of things are changing, the process isn’t one of them.

What is a Clean Energy Development Plan?

The Clean Energy Development Plan is a detailed description of the project and potential impacts from the project.  It serves as a guide for the Provincial government, the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, Carcross Tagish First Nation, and the community to make an informed decision about the project. 

In December of this year, THEL submitted a revised CEDP for the updated project design of Atlin’s Hydro Opportunity. 

What information is included in a Clean Energy Development Plan?

The plan provides detailed information and ensures that the project is in line with the laws, rules, and regulations of the Province. It includes the following information:

Project Summary & Description

Details of each project element and a description of the construction and operational activities.

Environmental Assessment

An overview of the environmental studies that have been completed, an assessment of how the project may impact the environment and a description of the measures that will be applied to avoid or reduce these impacts.

Socioeconomic Assessment

An assessment of how the project may benefit or impact jobs, the economy, existing land uses, navigation and human health and safety.

Record of Engagement

Information about the public engagement and stakeholder engagement that has taken place to date. This only includes information about engagement that has already taken place and does not outline future engagement.

First Nations and Archaeological Interests

Information about Traditional Use, and Archeological Resources in the Project Area. This section summarizes the potential project effects on First Nations interests.

Monitoring Programs

An explanation of how monitoring will be conducted both during construction and longer term during the operation of the project.

Federal Requirements

An outline of how the project responds to federal requirements.

Summary of Commitments and Conclusions

A summary of the commitments that the project and project team are making.

What has been updated since the last CEDP submission?

The updated submission reflects the changes to the project design through the optimization process. The design changes respond to what we have heard through engagement and technical review. It limits new disturbances, reduces impacts to beach areas, and requires less in-water work. The updated design and construction methods will reduce potential environmental and socio-economic project impacts.

What comes next?

The Federal, Yukon and BC Governments, the TRTFN, and various stakeholders will make assessments over their regulatory elements. Ideally, project permits and approvals will allow for the construction activities to begin in 2023. During the 2023 spring and summer, we will be conducting technical work on-site to look at the soil and subsurface conditions.

If you are interested in learning more or have any questions, please reach out to the project team via our contact form on the ‘Stay Engaged’ page.