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Overview
We sought input from stakeholders to help inform how government evaluates privately owned agricultural land for renewable energy development.
Input helped us develop guidelines to prioritize agriculture to minimize risk to Alberta’s privately owned native grasslands and ensure irrigable and productive agricultural lands remain available to keep sustainable food production safe.
This engagement was part of government's wider effort to advance policy, legislative and regulatory changes for renewable energy development.
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Background
On February 28, 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities shared government’s intention to advance policy, legislative and regulatory changes for renewable energy development before the end of 2024.
These changes will provide clarity around municipal involvement and address recommendations for agricultural lands, reclamation security and viewscapes.
Online questionnaire
From July 24 to August 14, 2024, municipalities, renewable energy companies and agricultural landowners, including First Nations and Métis private landowners, were invited to share feedback to improve monitoring, reporting and compliance of renewable energy production.
Outcomes
Input helped inform the development of the Electric Energy Land Use and Visual Assessment Regulation and associated Guidelines to evaluate agricultural land for renewable generation in support of an 'agriculture first' approach to renewable energy development.
News
- Renewed path forward for renewable energy (February 28, 2024)