Position Statement on Wind Energy

Climate change, with its detrimental impacts to the planet, is a pressing issue of our time. Similarly, energy security is of growing concern to Nova Scotians. The Ecology Action Centre believes the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures are key components of a sustainable energy future. Additionally, communities have the right to determine their economic future and benefit from renewable energy projects.

Accelerating the wind industry in a way that is respectful to communities is a first step towards addressing climate change and energy security. Some of the avenues we are investigating for greater community involvement and benefit include:

• policy changes such as improvements to the request for proposal process and the net metering program and the introduction of a feed in tariff;
• support for municipalities and community groups in terms of overcoming knowledge barriers, financing and legal issues;
• early community engagement; and province wide regulations for wind developments and siting.

We are encouraging the Provincial Departments of Energy and Environment to address these important issues.

Recognizing the need for adequate changes, the Ecology Action Centre envisions a future dynamic shift where communities will invite wind energy as a positive project opportunity.

Energy Issues Committee

Phone: (902) 442-0199
Fax: (902) 405-3716

The Energy Issues Committee meets at the EAC on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm.