Why is Alberta pausing new renewable energy projects?
It\u2019s been a busy month in Alberta energy politics. In early August, the provincial government caught many by surprise with a six-month pause on any new solar and wind projects that would produce more than one megawatt of power. \n\nSince then, Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her vow not to go along with the federal government\u2019s plan to get to a net zero power grid by 2035.\n\nMeanwhile, Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record. \n\nToday, CBC\u2019s Jason Markusoff discusses these recent developments and the politics at play.\n\nFor transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts