https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-renewables-pause-grid-operator/
"The president and CEO of Alberta’s independent electricity grid operator was
pressured to support the provincial government’s controversial decision to
suspend new renewable energy projects, despite his objections to the move, new
internal documents obtained by
The Narwhal reveal.
Mike Law — the top official at the Alberta Electric System Operator, the
organization overseeing the province’s electricity grid — was opposed to a
moratorium on new renewable energy projects and was “not comfortable”
supporting the decision, according to the documents.
Nevertheless, in July, he was told by his government-appointed board chair to
“support the minister without reservation.”
The documents, released through a freedom of information request, disclose
internal correspondence contradicting claims by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
that her government’s decision to pause renewable energy developments for seven
months was partially in response to requests from the operator."
Via Fiona, who wrote "This is the way the UCP operate,and shows how little they
care about the wellbeing of #Alberta, only of oil and gas. I think this should
be shared widely."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
