Alberta premier tells climate conference renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

Danielle Smith says achieving a grid powered by renewable energy in 12 years could lead to power blackouts because Alberta wouldn't have a reliable source of baseload power, but critics say she is misrepresenting the reality — with her main political opponent saying the premier has her own "fantasy thinking."

Alberta premier tells climate conference renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'
A woman delivers a speech with two microphones crossed in front of her face.

Danielle Smith says achieving a grid powered by renewable energy in 12 years could lead to power blackouts because Alberta wouldn't have a reliable source of baseload power, but critics say she is misrepresenting the reality — with her main political opponent saying the premier has her own "fantasy thinking."