Wind Energy: Diversifying Canada’s Electricity Markets
CanWEA
Presentation Outline
Historic Growth in Canada’s Installed Wind Energy Capacity
Wind Energy in Canada Today
Wind Energy Across Canada
Wind Energy’s Contribution to Canada’s Electricity Production
Wind Energy’s Short-Term Prospects
Can Canada Go Further? Absolutely.
Should Canada Go Further? Absolutely.
Canada’s Future Electricity System Needs
But……The Context Has Changed
Can Wind Energy Help Minimize Costs for Electricity Consumers?
Can Wind Energy Help Minimize the Environmental Impacts of Electricity Generation?
Can Wind Energy Deliver Economic Benefits?
Can Wind Energy Be a Reliable Source of Electricity Generation?
Social License
Understanding and Responding to Public Questions / Concerns
Will Canada Go Further?
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Good for Consumers, Tough for Wind Owners
British Columbia
Canada’s Wind Energy Future
Questions?