Ontario set to avoid ‘over-committing’ on new, big energy projects

Shawn McCarthy The Globe and Mail- November 19,2013

Still reeling from its $1-billion gas-plant debacle, Ontario’s Liberal government says it will avoid making commitments for large-scale new power projects.

The province is expected to release its new long-term energy plan within a few weeks, as it faces fierce criticism over the cost of cancelling two gas-fired power plants and rising consumer prices.

Ontario energy minister Bob Chiarelli avoided comment Wednesday on a proposal by two U.S. senators to refer a planned nuclear waste site beside Lake Huron to the International Joint Commission. TORONTO STAR/file photo

Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli said the government will commit only to projects that address short-term power needs, and will provide annual updates on the rapidly changing supply and demand picture.

Read rest of article here.

Read this excellent Globe and Mail opinion piece as well.

What exactly does he mean when he says “avoid making commitments for large-scale new power projects”?  Better get my liars dictionary out so I can interpret.  Huh, it says here that they will keep plastering our backyards with industrial wind turbine installations.  Everbody should get one of these dictionaries.  Handy.

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