Exhibit 16.1

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Dear Sirs/Mesdames:
Re: Notice of Change of Auditors of Atlantic Power Corporation
We have read Atlantic Power Corporation’s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated August 10, 2010 and are in agreement with such statements.
Yours very truly,
/s/ KPMG LLP | |
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Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants | |
Toronto, Canada
August 10, 2010