Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Eggertson, people are told that they have to stop using wood stoves, for example, because they produce a huge amount of atmospheric pollution. At the same time, it is suggested that they use energy from biomass. I do not know how far north that would apply, but certainly north of 60. But don't you think that just transporting that energy to the north will require as much non-renewable energy as it will save?
As well, I believe that there are a number of coastal municipalities where the tides are quite high. In Nunavik, for example, the tides reach 39 feet in some places. A number of countries use that. The ice does not prevent them from using the tides.
Today, with new technology, it is possible to have a solar energy system combined with wind energy that provides continuous power to heat the bearings. The problem with wind turbines in the north is that the bearings freeze up. When the turbine starts up again, the bearings overheat because there is not enough lubrication.
Do you know whether there has been a study on this?