Alberta Under Fire From Environmentalists for Restrictions on Renewable Energy

The Alberta government is wary of major new wind and solar energy developments due to their potential impact on the environment. However, critics say that the government is restricting green energy growth to focus on the continued production of oil and gas.  Last year, the Alberta government introduced a seven-month moratorium on green energy projects, including wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal ventures, to focus on agricultural growth. The province’s Premier Danielle Smith said the government would be putting “agriculture…