Critics say Alberta-Ottawa energy deal's renewable pledges lack concrete details to support struggling sector
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Christopher Pollon
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Summary
Critics argue that Alberta's energy deal with Ottawa contains vague pledges on renewable energy and lacks concrete details to support the sector. While the MOU promises "massive new investments" in renewables and clean technologies, Alberta continues to prioritize natural gas and pursue bitumen exports to Asia via a new pipeline. Clean energy advocates are skeptical the agreement will meaningfully ease barriers to renewable investment, describing the situation as 'death by a thousand cuts' for the renewable energy sector in the province.
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The implementation plan commits the parties 'to facilitate a growing role for lower-carbon forms of energy development, such as wind, solar.'
Clean energy advocates are skeptical last month's agreement will ease barriers to renewable investment as Alberta doubles down on natural gas.
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