Overview

• The Alberta government is introducing new restrictions on wind and solar farms, citing environmental protection and agricultural priorities.
• Proposed regulations include banning renewable projects near 'pristine viewscapes' and on prime agricultural land.
• Conservationists claim the restrictions could limit renewable energy development across nearly 40% of Alberta.
• Critics argue that oil and gas projects pose a greater threat to grasslands than renewable energy installations.
• The government's full suite of regulatory changes is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024.