Rafe Mair off base
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Updated: November 20, 2009 3:43 PM
Re: Rafe responds to columnist (Letters, NewsLeader, Nov. 5)
Based on Rafe Mair’s unceasing hysteria and misinformation about green energy run-of-river projects in B.C., it’s safe to conclude that Mair has never actually visited an operating run-of-river site.
If he had, Mair would know that run-of-river projects have one of the smallest physical, environmental and carbon footprints of any form of electricity generation. Mair would also know that run-of-river projects do not harm salmon and that they typically restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat as a direct result of their construction.
One would think that after nearly two years spreading inaccurate and misleading information about run-of-river and independent green energy projects, Mr. Mair might have taken a bit of time to educate himself and correct his misinformed statements and factual errors. Unfortunately, such is not the case.
Mair’s many claims about independent green energy projects are false. For example, BC Hydro does not buy electricity from independent producers for more than they can sell it. Anyone can go to BC Hydro’s website and read the contract terms BC Hydro sets out with independent producers.
Mair has not bothered to check the facts otherwise he would know better and would not be making misinformed claims.
David Field
B.C. Citizens for Green Energy
