Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The concern in this area since fuel is probably one of the biggest costs that the territorial government has and by extension the powers costs, is the whole focus that we now have on subsidies in this area, where it seems to me with the cost of oil going up and prices of power not decreasing, we have to look as well at making some investments in the area of energy savings - energy efficiencies. We cannot afford to keep subsidizing leaky buildings, totally inefficient fuel operations, furnaces or else we will be back here year after year with millions of dollars added, whereas we could be utilizing considerable savings looking at things like the district heating in Fort McPherson, those kind of initiatives. It is something I well imagine that the Minister could speak to specifically as a government Minister. It is something I would like to pass on to you for your comment. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 6th, 1997
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