... what are you talking about Informed Albertan?!?

Renewable energy and "green" projects are financed by capitalism, or... private capital.  You say they aren't and that "They review the plans - trust us, they're all pitched to investors, and investors say "hey, what about this, what about that" instead of "that'll get me votes". They look at risks. With their own dollars. And pass on the opportunities because they aren't economic."  when in reality...    They aren't publicly owned operations... they are private companies to build this infrastructure and sell the product (electricity) to regulated distribution companies and thus customers.  It is literally like any other product you buy.

Oh and btw... renewable energy investment has been eclipsing investments in oil and gas for the better part of a decade.  So your claim that private capital passes on the opportunity to develop RE is far from the truth.