Microgeneration through various clean energy sources is an excellent solution to self-supply electricity for business and consumers. This would result in lower local carbon emissions and costs, while contributing back to a safe and reliable electricity grid. There are several barriers that prevent wide-scale adoption and implementation in Alberta, and we recommend that the Government of Alberta take immediate steps to remedy these barriers.
Energy is considered the life blood of buildings and local economic growth. People and businesses require secure access to affordable energy as a foundation to their prosperity. As decarbonization and electrification work intensifies, the reliability of the grid system has suffered, with more frequent advisory warnings to reduce consumption or incur rolling brown outs. The current grid system incurs energy losses of over 65% from generation to consumption; these inefficiencies are not only staggering but expensive. A single monopolized energy source leaves consumers vulnerable with few options but to pay volatile and increased electricity utility bill costs.
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If you have any questions, contact Dana Severson at dseverson@abchamber.ca or (780) 425-4180 ext. 2.