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Tory bill could restore local power to oppose wind, solar energy projects (Green-Energy-Bill)

TORONTO _ A Progressive Conservative is introducing legislation today that would restore local powers to oppose wind and solar energy projects.Tory Todd Smith says his private member`s bill would give municipalities more say in such projects, which are being built over the objections of local residents.He says the bill would remove a section of the Green Energy Act that stripped municipalities of their decision-making powers.Smith says he`s hoping the New Democrats and some Liberals will support the bill, because many of the municipalities they represent are clamouring for the change.Even...

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Published By: Oilweek Magazine - 5 days ago