Bringing Light into Permitting and Environmental Requirements in Alberta

Wind Industry Profile of

Wind energy projects are subject to a rigorous permitting and approvals process that involves all three levels of government throughout the project lifecycle.

The announcement of successful wind energy projects in Alberta’s recent renewable electricity procurement has spurred interest in the permitting, environmental and other regulatory requirements that apply to renewable energy projects. Many think renewable power projects are given the ‘green-light’ without consideration for potential environmental impacts beyond greenhouse gas emissions. In actuality, wind energy projects require multiple permits and approvals from all three levels of government, as well as environmental assessment, throughout the project lifecycle (planning, construction, operation and... ... More: Official Press Release CanWEA

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