With green energy halt, UCP declares a moratorium on Alberta's reputation Column by DonBraid abpoli ableg
Activate your Online Access NowAlberta is attracting more investment into green projects than any other province. The wind blows, the money flows, and we get lucky — again.
First came the long run of oil and natural gas, producing immense wealth. Now, abundant sunshine and wind, along with infrastructure and deep energy know-how, put us at the very top rank of green energy aspirations in the world.One stated reason is growing regulatory muddle with the volume of projects.
Exactly the same concerns followed oil and gas wherever they went. That never stopped decades of development, despite the constant background worry about spills, leaks and sour gas blowouts. The great Lodgepole well eruption of 1982 threatened environment and health for 68 days before it was finally capped. But there was no moratorium.There has never been a sun spill or a wind leak, as far as I know. And yet, we have a moratorium.
Every energy action has impacts, of course. Solar panel projects cover a lot of ground. Rows of wind turbines can seem inhuman and oddly creepy. They’re dangerous to birds.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
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