Where's the Energy Plan
As we wade into wind power - albeit late and unbelievably with the Italian Government having equity while we don't - we must remember what's best for us.
Labrador is rich in natural resources and hydropower potential - this is not reflected by the relatively minimum industrial development. With the resources Labrador has and the high prices for minerals and energy - not one soul should have to leave our province for work. Outmigration continues and we are losing our current and future generations.
Resolutions to these problems should be contained in our Energy Plan. But where is it? How can we register any project without it - let alone the Lower Churchill.
If we export hydropower from the Lower Churchill we must rely on gas - oil - and wind for future growth - all of these choices are inferior to hydro and reduces our competitive edge.
As always Sue's Blog will bring you articles of interest relating to energy and today we have a letter of interest on wind power from the Argus Times in Vermont
Here's a tidbit...
"The polls Stephens quotes sadly only indicate the lack of accurate statistics available to the general public (don't wait for this to be rectified by the turbine companies hoping to profit from huge government subsidies). At best, following European statistics, wind power might mitigate the increased growth demand, but won't, as it hasn't in Europe, replace more reliable sources."
Labrador is rich in natural resources and hydropower potential - this is not reflected by the relatively minimum industrial development. With the resources Labrador has and the high prices for minerals and energy - not one soul should have to leave our province for work. Outmigration continues and we are losing our current and future generations.
Resolutions to these problems should be contained in our Energy Plan. But where is it? How can we register any project without it - let alone the Lower Churchill.
If we export hydropower from the Lower Churchill we must rely on gas - oil - and wind for future growth - all of these choices are inferior to hydro and reduces our competitive edge.
As always Sue's Blog will bring you articles of interest relating to energy and today we have a letter of interest on wind power from the Argus Times in Vermont
Here's a tidbit...
"The polls Stephens quotes sadly only indicate the lack of accurate statistics available to the general public (don't wait for this to be rectified by the turbine companies hoping to profit from huge government subsidies). At best, following European statistics, wind power might mitigate the increased growth demand, but won't, as it hasn't in Europe, replace more reliable sources."
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To take a line from a wonderful song of the past: When will we ever learn? When will we learn?
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