Opportunity in the Wind

Alberta has one of the largest and strongest wind energy resources in Canada.

November 21, 2012
Publication
Kristi Anderson
Ben Thibault

Wind power offers a significant opportunity to help clean the province’s electricity grid and, as harnessing wind power picks up across the province, we’re beginning to see the benefits along with a host of questions and concerns.

This fact sheet provides a quick overview for landowners and rural groups regarding:

  • The trend toward more wind development;
  • The implications of more wind power for health, wildlife and the environment;
  • What landowners need to know about dealing with interested project developers; and
  • How to be confident that a project will bring the most benefit to you and your community.