Danielle Smith had previously asserted the pause was at the request of the Alberta Electric System Operator – but this is untrue.
Initially, the Premier has insisted her actions were at the request of the AESO:
This is a really important read by my pal @DrewPAnderson. Made all the more 🔥 when you re-watch the video from the press conference in which Smith doubles down on the AESO asking for the renewables pause. Here, I’ve clipped it for you 😊 #ableg #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/N9uhBd12lp
— Emma Graney 🇦🇺🤷🏻♀️🇨🇦 (@EmmaLGraney) May 3, 2024
Asked at a press conference to clarify, Danielle Smith recounts that when asked a general question about a more reliable grid, 5 employees nodded.
Today Smith was asked about her blatant lies about AESO asking for the renewables pause…
Her response?
"Ok, look, maybe it wasn't AESO, but this one time I did a tour & asked 5 technicians if the power grid would work better if it was more stable & they all nodded"#abpoli pic.twitter.com/hiPxxtNISt
— The Breakdown (@TheBreakdownAB) May 3, 2024