Summerside residents looking for clean, reliable electricity system to replace diesel generators [Video]

Summerside residents had the opportunity to share their opinions on what they want the city’s future electricity system to look like.

About 25 community members were at Credit Union Place Wednesday night to participate in the city’s public information session. They were asked to share what they would prioritize most about the city’s system.

Right now, Summerside is looking at bringing in hydrogen-generated electricity to replace six aging diesel generators and meet the current and growing demand for electricity.

Many residents shared important things they would want the system to have, such as a reliable and secure grid and clean energy.

Steve Savage, who has been living in Summerside since October, said he wants to see a shift away from fossil fuels, but believes it should be done “sensibly.”

“Green is good and, to an extent, innovation,” he said. “But we’re a small community here, so bold innovation is maybe something we shouldn’t be dabbling in because if it doesn’t …