Canadian Wind Energy Association to unveil strategic wind vision for Quebec at 26th Annual Conference and Exhibition

For more than a decade, Quebec has been on a path to develop its infinite wind energy potential. By 2015, the province will have achieved its target of 4000 MW of installed energy capacity produced by wind turbines – a target that has allowed the emergence of a viable manufacturing industry in the regions of Matane and Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, significantly contributing to economic revitalization of a region hit hard by other resource declines.

CanWEA believes that in order for Quebec and its regions to continue to fully realize these economic benefits, the province can and must continue to significantly increase the wind farm portion in its overall energy portfolio.

The continued development of this infinite resource will insure diversification of renewable energies in Quebec’s portfolio create significant economic benefits for the regions, and support the sustainability of a growing and vibrant industry.

For full access to the media centre, plenary sessions, presentation venues, workshops and tradeshow floor, media representatives are asked to complete the application for accreditation at: www.canwea.ca/events/conference2010/media_e.php.

CanWEA is the voice of Canada’s wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind power on behalf of its more than 400 members. A national non-profit association, CanWEA serves as Canada’s leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic and environmental benefits. 

www.canwea.ca