Conversations around energy has pitted oil and gas against renewables
The provincial government’s moratorium and subsequent rules have essentially killed Alberta’s renewables boom.
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The provincial government’s moratorium and subsequent rules have essentially killed Alberta’s renewables boom.
Alberta will limit the construction of renewable energy projects on farmland and create buffer zones to protect pristine landscape views.
Varcoe: As Alberta’s pause on approving new renewable energy projects ends, industry developers say they’re looking for equitable treatment.
Canada’s oil and gas province quietly became a wind and solar powerhouse, then hit the brakes. What happens now?
Alberta's seven-month pause on approving new renewable power projects in the Canadian province has caused four major international companies at various development stages to stop work on their plans, an industry official said. Alberta's surprise move this month has also prompted some domestic companies to consider whether to refocus investment on other provinces and the U.S. Wind and solar energy producers have criticized Premier Danielle Smith for creating business uncertainty and jeopardizing billions in potential investments.