Alberta suspends approvals for green energy projects, like wind or solar power
By Bob Weber The Canadian Press
Posted August 3, 2023 12:07 pm EST
WATCH: The UCP government has put a moratorium on all approvals of large renewable energy projects until February. As Elissa Carpenter reports, some rural landowners applaud the move, while other say it’s a move in the wrong direction.
Alberta’s United Conservative government is pausing all approvals of large renewable energy projects in response to what it says are rural and environmental concerns.
In a statement Thursday, the government said the Alberta Utilities Commission is to institute a six-month moratorium on approving all wind and solar power projects greater than one megawatt over issues of development on agricultural land, effect on scenery, reclamation security and system reliability.
“We are proud of our leadership in responsible renewable energy development and we are committed to its continued growth,” said a statement from Nathan Neudorf, minister of affordability and utilities.
“This approach will provide future renewable investments with the certainty and clarity required for long-term development.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/9875106/alberta-pause-renewable-energy-citing-rural-concerns/amp/
