Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
“You’re asking people to put a pause on their lives,” said Luisa Da Silva, director of Iron and Earth, a group that assists fossil fuel employees transition to the renewables industry. “You’re asking people not to work.”
A week ago, Alberta’s United Conservative government announced it had directed the province’s utilities regulator not to approve any more renewable energy projects, citing what it says are rural and environmental concerns. The Alberta Utilities Commission is to hold an inquiry,
