Low Impact Renewable Energy: Options for a Clean Environment and Healthy Canadian Economy

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation and partners
Partners: Canadian Wind Energy Association, Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., Earth Energy Society of Canada, Canadian Solar Industries Association, Canadian Association for Renewable Energies

Climate solutions renewable energy, decarbonization, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, economics, energy

This is a report by the Canadian renewable energy industry on obstacles and opportunities for growth in Canada. It was published by the Canadian Wind Energy Association, the Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., the Earth Energy Society of Canada, the Canadian Solar Industries Association and the Canadian Association for Renewable Energies.

The report’s key messages:

• The technology that exists today can make a significant contribution to Canada’s emission reduction commitments.
• The options available to tackle climate change can result in a net economic benefit for Canada.
• The earlier Canada implements measures to deal with climate change, the greater the benefit to Canadians.