A new poll shows strong support for Green Energy Act and renewable energy across the province, including in areas where wind power has seemed controversial.

The poll, released by a coalition of environmental groups, farmers, labour unions, and industry associations, showed 87 per cent of respondents said they support the proposed Green Energy Act. The poll shows support is widespread across the province, with the highest support in Northern Ontario (93 per cent), Toronto (89 per cent), and the GTA/905 (88 per cent).

The poll also shows strong support in regions where proposed renewable energy projects are considered controversial. Both Scarborough and Essex County residents showed high levels of support for the Green Energy Act, 92 and 86 per cent respectively. Support in Scarborough was a full 4 per cent above the provincial average level of support for the Green Energy Act itself.

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