Ontario is finally ready to feel the power of the sun and the wind once more. Five years after tearing up 758 renewable energy project contracts, the Ford Government has announced that it is going to join the rest of the world in tapping into our lowest cost sources of new electricity supply – wind and solar.
But whether this is a real commitment to taking a low-carbon path to meeting our energy needs or just window dressing is going to depend a lot on the details. Is this just an exercise in primarily renewing contracts for existing wind and solar projects, or will it involve a real commitment to reviving the dormant renewables industry in Ontario?
We have seen plenty of evidence that the Ford Government is not a big fan of renewable energy. Can a leopard change its spots?
That is going to depend a lot on our ability to demand a level playing field for the most intelligent energy solutions. Which is why your support for the Ontario Clean Air Alliance matters: We made the Ford Government’s refusal to consider renewable energy an issue the government could no longer ignore. Now we have to make sure that it prioritizes the cleanest and lowest cost options to keep our lights on, instead of polluting gas and high-cost nuclear power.
Let’s make next year the start of something great in Ontario. Please support our work to ensure Ontario goes green – and goes big.