BC Government could be more environmentally friendly: David Suzuki Foundation

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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – While many of us are trying to become more environmentally friendly, the province is being accused of falling behind on that front.

The David Suzuki Foundation is suggesting the BC Government could be doing a lot more when it comes to renewable energy.

“With the focus that the government has been putting on the Site C Dam specifically, we’ve seen a lot of attention shift away from renewable energy in this province,” says Climate and Clean Energy Communications and Research Specialist, Steve Kux.

“That’s something that we’re hoping will change with the government’s climate action plan that we’re expecting out this summer, but that remains a huge opportunity for BC.”

BC Hydro calls Site C a clean energy project.

He calls efforts by the province to promote clean energy sources “inadequate.”

“Back in February we saw the Canadian Wind Energy Association actually pull out of BC and move to Alberta and Saskatchewan and other provinces where they feel that there is greater opportunity for them.”

Kux says given the climate leadership BC has shown in the past, we’re further away than we should be from a shift in energy production.

“Renewable energy is something that we need to take advantage of, we need to view as a real opportunity for the province, and we’re hoping that the province steps up with its new climate action plan.”

He adds while costs upfront might seem steep, over the long-term, the technology will pay for itself.

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