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Exhibit 23.6

Consent of Independent Accountants

The Board of Directors
Atlantic Power Corporation:

We consent to the use of our report dated March 7, 2008, with respect to the balance sheet of Pasco Cogen, Ltd. as of December 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations and partners' capital and cash flows for the year then ended, included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

August 13, 2010
Tampa, Florida
Certified Public Accountants

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Exhibit 23.6