10AM Wind Energy

Posted Mar 9, 2012 08:05:58 AM.

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10:00 Wind Energy A new poll conducted Feb 22-29 commissioned by the Canadian Wind Energy Association says that Ontarians believe wind energy is one of the safest forms of electricity generation. Ontario is the current provincial leader with close to 2,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity – enough to power over 600,000 homes. Wind energy projects bring direct investment, new high-value jobs and economic growth to rural areas as well as a new source of taxes for municipalities. 10:05am GUEST Robert Hornung, President Canadian Wind Energy Association QUESTION: Do you agree/disagree? Is wind energy safe?

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