Canada to Slash Last Remaining Federal Solar Program

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http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/home


While solar energy advocates in the U.S. may look longingly to Japan or Europe where government support is strongest, Rob McMonagle, President of the Canadian Solar Energy Industries Association, has his neighbor to the south to be envious of.

"There's a slash and burn going on right now in Canada to eliminate anything that doesn't fit into the Conservative agenda. Just as we're starting to get going as an industry, firing on one cylinder, there was this change in the Federal Government."-- Rob McMonagle, Canadian Solar Energy Industries Association, president

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But nowhere is a Federal void of support for renewable energy -- even downright hostility towards it -- more apparent than in Canada, says Peter Allen, President of Thermodynamics, manufacturers of flat-plate solar thermal collectors, and an example of a domestic Canadian manufacturer that will be affected by the expected dissolving of the last solar thermal program.

"I didn't expect anything interesting from Mr. Harper and his Conservative party," Allen said. "They have a hostile attitude toward the environment and renewable energy. The handwriting is on the wall, they're just more interested in burning oil."

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[phantom power]

1. It makes me sad...

that Canada saw the Bush Presidency and apparently said "Wow, there's our new role-model!"

[Truthy Nessy]

2. Harper is W's mini me.

I can't wait until the next election. He'll be going.

[ramapo]

3. Just as stupid as stupid is

amazing how shortsighted human beings are