[en] There is no nuclear program in Alberta, nor are there any plans for one. Large resources of economically minable coal will set the pattern for future power development in Alberta. However, increasing environmental controls are becoming more difficult and expensive. Acid rain control measures may make the nuclear route economical in western Canada, but at this stage nuclear power may not be as attractive economically in Alberta as in Ontario. Coal and nuclear power will become increasingly important factors in energy production as world petroleum reserves decline over the long term