As much fiduciary and environmental
sense as this plan makes, we cannot
act like it is optional, Mather warns.
“The cost that climate change is going
to unleash on our country are far in
excess of anything any industry in our
country could ever make in profit. Our
relationship with energy has changed
and changed forever. We can not
afford to miss this opportunity!”
Another impetus for electrification
is it overrides economic barriers
imposed by companies whose regula-
tions dictate that their partners’ envi-
ronmental standards align with theirs.
Not transitioning to clean energy
sources may make it very difficult for
companies to operate with places
non-compliant with international
climate agreements.
Clean Energy BC has laid the founda-
tion. It’s now time for action. “There
has never been a better time for low-
cost, private-sector clean energy
power producers to ensure that the
province delivers on its climate change
commitments,” says Mather. “At this
vital time the clean energy sector can
be utilized as a core tool to enable BC
to raise up and meet these challenges
head-on.”
Kimberley Sun Mine by EcoSmart is BC’s largest solar project, Canada’s largest tracking system,
and recipient of CEBC’s Community of the Year award in 2015.
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