As we have mentioned many times before: community is the answer to successful renewable energy projects! In order for energy projects to succeed (or in some case survive) community needs to be involved and informed throughout the entire development process. This article is a great example of how strong community engagement equals project success. What [...]
Why the Opposition?
This article has some great points about the opposition of wind energy. It explains how we often talk about what needs to be done to save the planet, yet when we are offered a viable solution, such as wind turbines, many are against it. Why does this happen? Physical proximity. It has been shown time [...]
We Win! Or Did We…?
While John Laforet, President of Wind Concerns Ontario (WCO), has announced he will be stepping down from his position, he made it clear that the organization will continue to have a large impact on the wind energy sector. WCO has claimed victory in last week’s election, with Laforet stating “Our activism has blocked the approval [...]