Low-sulphur coal Is coal with a sulphur content generally ranging from 0.1 per cent to 1.0 per cent. All western Canadian coal is low in sulphur. The unit generally used to describe the output of a commercial generator. Electrical generating plants owned and operated by parties other than SaskPower. The Power may be produced by co-generation, or by facilities dedicated to producing power.
Overburden Is layers of earth and rock covering a coal seam that is removed by using a dragline.
Peak load Is the maximum demand for energy, or the maximum load consumed or produced, on a utility system in a stated period of time, which determines necessary generating capacity. Peaking capacity Is provided by generating stations that are usually operated to provide electricity during peak demand periods. Peaking plant Is a power plant operated, usually for short periods of time, to provide power capacity during times of maximum demand, when all other units and energy sources are operating at maximum capability. It is used for voice communication, remote control and monitoring and transmission protection. When the fault is cleared, a second action closes the line again automatically restoring it to service.