Alberta Plans New Restrictions on Renewable Energy Projects

Critics argue the proposed regulations prioritize agriculture over environmental protection, potentially hindering renewable growth.

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.