-Better represent interests…

-Better represent interests of Indigenous communities:

 

oRequire consultation with local Indigenous groups before contacting those outside the project region, especially in relation to renewable energy projects (ensure that in person meetings with all Aboriginal groups in area of projects occur)

 

-Increase transparency:

 

oEnsure that in LTEP, units and measurements are comparable (i.e., no comparisons of MW to TWh) oEnsure calculations are clear for supply mix percentages (ex. separate supply not yet on the grid from supply already producing)

 

-Large Renewable Procurement:

 

oCancel  LRP II, suspend procurement until more energy is required

 

oMake next round of procurement “technology neutral” as long as the correct among of MW are produced in an area, technology (wind vs. solar etc.) does not matter

 

oMatch communities willing to host certain types of renewable projects with developers willing to construct those projects

 

Eliminates problem of “non-willing hosts” and allows process to be smoother -Expand natural gas to rural communities:

 

oMakes agriculture/transportation more affordable

 

oKeeps farms in business and able to produce without sending their products elsewhere for drying etc.

 

-Create and increase incentives for:

 

o Microgrids in rural communities

 

Eliminate need for diesel generators

 

Allows communities to be free from relying on major grid

 

Reduces transmission costs, making rates cheaper for rural/remote customers oCommunities to install innovative means of energy generation/storage/transmission Engage local universities etc. to come up with innovative energy systems

 

oExpanding net metering, net-zero buildings, especially in rural/remote areas

 

oProvide resources to local business centres (ex. The Community Futures Network of Canada) to help assist businesses and citizens in procuring retrofits, using energy efficient techniques, and conserving energy in order to reduce energy use and hydro costs

 

-Exchange power with Canadian provinces, do not sell excess power to US at a loss

 

-Prioritize Canadian developers and manufacturers for renewable projects

 

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