I would like to start by reinforcing that hydro is actually a renewable energy and one of the most cost effective as well, and we have a good supply as related in the Member's opening speech. It's sufficient for 90 per cent of our needs at this time. Unless there's a major mine would we actually have to look at expanding upon that. So within the cost analysis it was shown that the current system as we have now is cost effective versus bringing in something such as a solar system which would cost millions of dollars, and that cost would actually have to be transferred to the rate payers. So we're on top of it, we're watching it, but one of the priorities within this Assembly is the costs of living. So we're really conscious that we want to support renewable energy but the most effective renewable energy options that we have at this time.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 197-18(2): Future Of Renewable Energy In The North Slave Region
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 197-18(2): Future Of Renewable Energy In The North Slave Region
Oral Questions
June 8th, 2016
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