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

Publication - Nov. 21, 2012 - By 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.

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