Overview

• Alberta's new rules prohibit renewable energy projects on prime agricultural land and within 35km of designated 'pristine viewscapes'.
• The moratorium on new renewable energy project approvals, in place since August, will end on February 29.
• Developers will be responsible for reclamation costs and must secure a bond with the government.
• Municipalities will have the right to participate in Alberta Utilities Commission hearings on renewable energy projects.
• The regulations aim to address concerns over land use, reclamation, and grid reliability while preserving Alberta's landscapes.