Wind Blog

It is a funny topic for a blog about energy. But then again, the Canadian government and tar sands lobby has a very bizarre campaign underway. (more…)

The US continues to obtain an increasing share of their energy supply from renewables.
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When I re-read the recent Auditor General’s report on renewable energy, I continued to find significant deficiencies. The report was either written by incompetent people, or was written in a way to intentionally mislead the reader.
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I installed 39 solar panels on the roof of my home one year ago. How did the system perform?
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I have always admired the work of offices of auditor generals for bringing objective thinking to issues, and exposing weaknesses in government programs. Former Federal Auditor General Sheila Fraser set the gold standard, especially on First Nations issues. Yesterday’s wide ranging report from Ontario’s Auditor General included a large section on renewable energy. Sadly, it is way wide of the mark, and looks like a simple regurgitation of conventional “utility think”.
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The Feed In Tariff (FIT) review has asked for input on both price and policies with respect to wind energy. Where should the government and OPA head with wind energy?
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