A recent ad in the BC NDP’s magazine, The Democrat, calls for a rally to stop independent power projects (see page 8). But prominent environmentalists have said IPPs should continue. Tzeporah Berman who heads PowerUp Canada told Bill Good on CKNW on January 22, 2009.
“I think we need to see a lot more support for green power in this province than we’ve been seeing in the public…the opposition that we’re seeing in British Columbia…to the move towards green power…needs to be rethought.”
“What I’m saying is we need to support the move to green power. We need to reduce carbon emissions, as a priority. And yes, we need to do it smart; we need to be careful about our rivers. But the fact is we need to support the move to green power.”
In seven of the past ten years, BC has been a net importer of dirty electricity from the U.S. and Alberta. Carole James’ NDP say they are for clean power, but have opposed every clean energy project in the province. They’re against all Independent Power Producers, even calling for a moratorium on every proposed project.
The NDP oppose the 45 operating independent power production projects that are providing badly needed construction and operating jobs in rural and First Nations communities. In March 2008, they called for a moratorium on future developments of power projects.
Environmentalists say we need green power. Independent Power Producers are creating green power for our province, and creating jobs in needed areas. Do we really want Carole James and the BC NDP deciding energy policy for our province?
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Its got to be more than words, as they are Cheap, but not Campbell he is not cheap has homeowners now left holding real estate that is highly unfavorable as Gangster Capital of the World, so what do you say 33% in reduced homes values or maybe more. Yeah probably a whole lot more but its one of those wait and see things you know if crime clears up. One thing for sure don't have to worry about those poor as Government is committed to giving them a ticket at every-turn as has police in carbon fuming squad cars following buses so cops can tickets any passengers who may be short on fares and tie up court rooms. Sleep well and don't let the Bed Bug Bite to much my dear as its a real problem here in Vancouver along with Aids as they are both Out of Control along with Poverty and Disease as they go hand in hand just like secrets and lies.
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