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Carney Government Faces Renewables Slump and Conservative Party Rift

More cancellations than new project proposals in Alberta's energy queue reflect the impact of last year’s renewables moratorium.

An appeal for change and red dresses decorating the trail at the Altona Centennial Park.
Shahla Hoeppner with her mother’s photo and red dress, as well as a smaller dress representing her baby sister.
Dancers in full regalia demonstrated a range of traditional dances.
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Overview

  • A Pembina Institute report reveals that Alberta’s seven-month moratorium on wind and solar projects in 2023 and subsequent policy shifts have weakened investor confidence.
  • Alberta Electric System Operator data show 9.5 GW of renewable projects were canceled last year compared with 8.3 GW of new proposals.
  • The Alberta Utilities Commission approved 44 new generation projects totalling 3.6 GW over the past year, including 2.8 GW from renewables.
  • Ottawa is grappling with the threat of U.S. tariffs and has been urged to restore market confidence to secure clean-energy investment.
  • Conservative Party members and voters have criticized Pierre Poilievre’s combative style and Danielle Smith’s separatism stance, calling for refreshed leadership.