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Wildlife directive for Alberta solar energy projects

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The Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects reviews the impacts that solar energy developments can have on wildlife, both directly and indirectly. Through a series of standards and... More ≫

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The Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects reviews the impacts that solar energy developments can have on wildlife, both directly and indirectly. Through a series of standards and best management practices, proponents can use the Directive to navigate their way through the planning, constructing and operating phases of their projects to ensure they are minimizing or eliminating the impacts on Alberta’s wildlife population and habitats. The Directive is an update of the Wildlife Guideline for Alberta Solar Energy Projects (2016) and was developed in consultation with industry and appropriate stakeholders.

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Solar energy review process : transition from old (2016) wildlife guideline for Alberta solar energy projects to new (2017) wildlife directives for Alberta solar energy projects : administrative procedure

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The Government of Alberta released new policy to guide wildlife and wildlife habitat application considerations for solar energy projects in Alberta on October 4, 2017. This administrative... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta released new policy to guide wildlife and wildlife habitat application considerations for solar energy projects in Alberta on October 4, 2017. This administrative procedure outlines the transition process between the Wildlife Guidelines for Alberta Solar Energy Projects (2016) and the new Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects.

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Wildlife guidelines for Alberta wind energy projects [2011]

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result... More ≫

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result in wildlife disturbance and habitat degradation. Wind energy projects, like other development projects with potential environmental impact, need to be well planned in order to avoid or mitigate these impacts. This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with new wind energy developments in Alberta, and provides guidelines for minimizing impacts of such projects on wildlife.

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