“Alberta has a strong renewable energy sector and we are committed to ensuring its ongoing success. On Aug. 3, Alberta’s government announced we will be conducting an inquiry into regulations surrounding renewables production to ensure that the right processes are in place to support continued investment. To help the inquiry and ensure that, moving forward, every project will be subject to the same regulations and processes, we directed the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to pause approvals of renewable power projects until Feb. 29, 2024.
“At the same time, the AUC announced it will be engaging with industry partners to provide the best focus to the inquiry and to determine how it will implement a pause on approvals. After receiving a significant amount of feedback, the AUC released a statement earlier this week explaining its approach to the inquiry. This feedback reflects industry’s commitment to ensuring Alberta remains a leader in renewable energy projects while meeting the needs and concerns of Albertans going forward.
Source : Alberta