I support clean, renewable…

I support clean, renewable energy in Ontario. As a taxpayer, I expect that energy will be purchased by the province in a cost-effective manner. While people have questioned the increased investment in renewables, these are decreasing with the advances in technology and production scale. In comparison, the costs to support nuclear are astounding and even then so little information is available to determine its benefits against renewables. The nuclear power system is a 20th century model that is becoming increasingly outdated.

Additional usage of clean renewables is good for our communities as well. Organizations like OREC have given Ontarians a vehicle to help build the power grid while providing a return on investment, which stimulates the local economy and creates value. Giving First Nations the opportunity to invest as well can have long-term benefits to communities and their economies as well.

Ontario's large population, manufacturing capacity and progressive outlook make it a natural choice to invest in green energy and to be a leader, much like it was in the automotive industry. I hope that we will be able to look on this period and say that we made the right decisions for the future, and not simply the most convenient ones for the present.

[Original Comment ID: 205956]