Agreed. Our politicians and activist judges have delayed projects and missed the window of opportunity. The massive electricity price hikes in the Province of Ontario demonstrate the folly of relying on “green” energy projects, and instead of learning a lesson the politicians are doubling down on this stupidity. The demise of the energy sector in western Canada will have huge ramifications for the national economy.
I'm puzzled why Canada is not exploiting its hydroelectric potential. Hydro-Quebec has 37,000 megawatts of capacity. It supplies about 99% of the electricity used in Quebec and exports the rest.
Why don't Canadians exploit their huge potential for hydro? For some baffling reason hydro power is not considered "green". Canada could easily double its hydroelectric output in less than two decades.
New England which faces chronic energy shortages could partner with Hydro-Quebec. However, New Englanders can't even get the transmission lines built to support what is currently available. New England is apparantly exactly like California. They talk a good "green" game but are unwilling to fund even its rudimentary production or distribution.