The Case for Renewable Energy in British Columbia
Tomorrow, voters in British Columbia will determine who will govern the province for the next four years. Voters will also be choosing the direction the province will take in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the development of electricity from the province's abundant natural resources.
As you may be aware, the two principal political parties in BC offer completely opposite platforms in this respect. The incumbent Liberals are for the continued development of the renewable energy industry in the province. While the opposition NDP has called for a flat-out industry killing moratorium on independent power production in BC.
So today, in support of the renewable energy industry in the province, we direct you to Pristine Power's Harvie Campbell's op-ed in today's Vancouver Sun, where he makes the case for the renewable energy industry in British Columbia. Here's an brief excerpt:
The coming election offers British Columbians a clear choice -- we can choose a clean energy future that will grow our economy, create green-collar jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Or we can turn back the clock, tune out the rest of the world, and continue to rely on dirty imported power from coal plants, while we export jobs and opportunities to our neighbours.
There is no good reason why we shouldn't be seizing the opportunity to fulfill B.C.'s potential as a clean energy power house for the benefit of our economy, and the benefit of our environment.
