Muskrat Falls Transforms Newfoundland and Labrador into a Clean Energy Leader and Positions Province for Long-term Prosperity

Labrador-Island Transmission Link Released from Federal Environmental Assessment

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador applauded today’s release of the Labrador-Island Transmission Link from the Government of Canada’s environmental assessment process.

“Muskrat Falls represents the next step in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy future and today’s announcement represents yet another important milestone that has been achieved. As a major source of renewable electricity generation, the project will deliver power to meet future demand in the province, while ensuring stable electricity rates for generations to come along with a wealth of economic and employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources

The federal environmental assessment of the Labrador-Island Transmission Link was conducted by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

“The Federal Government’s environmental assessment release follows our own environmental assessment process in Newfoundland and Labrador and we are pleased the project is moving forward. As a government, we have ensured the Muskrat Falls Project allows maximum benefit for the people of the province through these responsible decisions.”
- The Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Environment and Conservation

Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

QUICK FACTS

• The Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project was released by the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador from the environmental assessment process in March 2012.
• The Labrador-Island Transmission Project was released from the environmental assessment process by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in June 2013.
• The 1,135 kilometre transmission link will deliver electricity produced at the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric generating facility to the Island of Newfoundland.
• Muskrat Falls will ensure that the province will generate approximately 98 per cent of its electricity from renewable energy sources.
• Muskrat Falls will bring an end to the Island’s dependence on oil and help stabilize long-term electricity rates.
• Nalcor Energy represents the people of the province in developing and managing energy resources.

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