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From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PM announces support for Wind Energy project in Prince Edward Island

August 20, 2010
North Cape, Prince Edward Island

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government of Canada is providing support for an innovative research project in Prince Edward Island which will advance Canada's understanding and use of wind power as a clean energy source. He was joined by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

"As generating electricity from fossil fuels becomes more costly, and concerns mount about the environmental impact of doing so, our Government is actively supporting research into vital new technologies," said Prime Minister Harper.

The Government is supporting the Wind Energy Research and Development Park and Storage System project in Prince Edward Island through the five-year Clean Energy Fund announced in Canada's Economic Action Plan. With a focus on research, the project will add to Canada's understanding of the production, operation, storage and installation of small and large wind energy technologies.

"Together with other existing alternative energy sources, this project will bring the proportion of the Island's electricity generated by renewable power sources to about one fifth," said the Prime Minister. "This is a significant accomplishment for Prince Edward Island that will contribute to Canada's goal of becoming a clean energy superpower."

This joint initiative with the Wind Energy Institute and the Government of Prince Edward Island will be the first combined wind energy and storage system in the Province.

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