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Ontario's Bold New Plan For A Green Economy
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Mar 04, 2009 Ontario is proposing sweeping new legislation to attract new investment, create new green economy jobs and better protect the climate. The proposed bill, the Green Energy Act (GEA), if passed, would help the government ensure Ontario's green economic future by: + Building a stronger, greener economy with new investment, creating well-paying green jobs and more economic growth for Ontario - a projected 50,000 jobs in the first three years + Better protecting our environment, combating climate change and creating a healthier future for generations to come. The proposed GEA is a bold series of coordinated actions with two equally important thrusts: + Making it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life, and + Fostering a culture of conservation by assisting homeowners, government, schools and industrial employers to transition to lower energy use. The proposed GEA would encourage billions of dollars in investment to help ensure Ontario's energy supply mix is one of the cleanest anywhere. The proposed legislation would also enable the government to set domestic content requirements for renewable energy projects, leading to job opportunities here at home. If passed, the legislation would also drive new economic opportunities for local communities, First Nations and Metis communities to build, own and operate their own renewable energy projects. As the proposed legislation and its implementation move forward, ongoing consultations would be held with First Nations and Metis communities and stakeholders including business, environmentalists and municipalities. If passed, the GEA would build on the Ontario government's earlier initiatives on the province's power supply, including a plan to eliminate coal-fired power by 2014, the single largest climate change initiative being undertaken in Canada. "There exists today a global race to establish the policies, attract the investment and build the foundation for the green economy that is sure to sustain future prosperity and progress," said George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. "It is a race Ontario is determined to win. This proposed legislation would help Ontario become the preferred destination for green jobs, green investment and green energy."
QUICK FACTS + Ontario has already brought about 1,000 megawatts of new renewable energy on-line since October 2003 Canada's two largest wind farms are located in Ontario and by the end of 2009, nearly 1,200 megawatts of wind capacity will be on-line, enough to power almost 325,000 homes + Investments in new renewable energy projects already in place or under construction in Ontario total about $4 billion + Ontarians spend more than $7 billion a year on electricity to power their homes and small businesses. Just a 10 per cent conservation saving would free $700 million from family budgets + To date, the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program has provided $38 million to assist homeowners with over 42,000 energy-efficient retrofits Related Links Ontario Home Energy Savings Program
Analysis: Feds, states battle over grid
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 03, 2009Congress has plugged billions into revamping the antiquated U.S. electricity grid, but experts fear money alone may not be enough to update the nation's energy backbone. |
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