The need to address climate…

The need to address climate change is a foregone conclusion. Therefore, making and investing in any long-term commitments that are at odds with that fact are irrational and likely harmful to present and future generations.

Any projects underway, or proposed, that exacerbate climate change or detract from the development of less carbon intensive sources of energy are a waste of resources and time. Both of which are finite under the present climactic conditions.

Resources and time should be reallocated to 1.the generation or purchase of renewable energy and 2. the development of infrastructure that supports the distribution of renewable energy.

The LTEP should ensure Ontario puts conservation first and reduces demand through conservation or efficiency programs wherever possible.

The LTEP should prioritize all future energy generation and purchase from renewable sources over less sustainable sources.

Any policy or regulatory regime that does not incentivize the use of renewable energy over unsustainable sources of energy should be amended or repealed to incent public and private entities to use renewable sources of energy.

The LTEP should priortize the development of through policy and regulatory regimes that empower Ontarians and communities to generate power locally with renewable energy.

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