It is unbelievable to me…

It is unbelievable to me that in 2021, the Government of Ontario is considering a proposal to repeal provisions that prioritize renewable energy in the Electricity Act & Ontario Energy Board Act.

International Energy Agency (IEA) report just released Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, states “Renewable energy technologies like solar and wind are the keys to reducing emissions in the electricity sector, which is today the single largest source of CO2 emissions.

Clean, renewable energy benefits all Ontarians by:

1. Providing job and educational opportunities. Renewable energy sources are the energy systems of the future. Young people in Ontario should have the same opportunity as their global peers to learn about renewable energy and train for the jobs they will provide.
2. Attracting investors and research talent. By prioritizing renewable energy, Ontario could position itself as a clean energy leader. Failing to do will so, while other jurisdictions such as the United States invest trillions in renewable energy, will only put Ontario farther and farther behind.
3. Providing health benefits. Investment in renewable energy will reduce air pollution thereby improving the health of communities across Ontario and reducing public health expenditure.
4. Enabling Ontario to play its part in ensuring that Canada reaches its new climate target of 45% emission reductions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Failing to prioritize renewable energy will make meeting this crucial target extremely difficult.