CANADA WIND FIGHTS BACK

Wind energy drives jobs and local benefits at prices that are competitive with other new sources of electricity
May 10, 2011 (Canadian Wind Energy Association)

"Investments in wind energy are creating thousands of jobs, driving hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits for rural communities, and creating a cleaner environment – at prices that are competitive with other new sources of electricity, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) in response to recent statements about the cost of electricity by Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak…

"While it is true that the price of electricity in Ontario is rising, this price increase is the product of several factors, explained [Robert Hornung, president of CanWEA], including the need for investments in new electricity supply and infrastructure to ensure a safe, reliable and more environmentally sustainable
electricity system in Ontario."

Wind brings many and varied benefits. (click to enlarge)

[Robert Hornung, president, CanWEA:] “The recent price hikes we have seen in Ontario have nothing to do with the prices being paid for new wind energy generation under the Green Energy Act, as only a very small number of projects are operating at this time…[L]et’s ensure we’re all starting with the same facts.”

"CanWEA is the voice of the wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy throughout Canada on behalf of its more than 400 members. A national non-profit association, CanWEA serves as Canada’s leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic and environmental benefits…"