Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, MLAs on this side of the House have been speaking on energy efficiency and potential alternative solutions to energy use. We know that government has conducted community hearings to discuss alternative solutions for energy use within communities across the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, some ideas government has put forward is hydro expansion and, more recently, the use of wood pellet generation at the North Slave Correctional Centre in Yellowknife. These are just some of the examples that government is considering for alternative energy which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Mr. Speaker, we all know the importance of alternative energy sources and, as one user of a diesel power heating system, we are looking at how we can reduce energy efficiency in our home. As a private homeowner, some work that we have done to date is replaced our electrical hot water heater to an oil furnace hot water heater system. Mr. Speaker, by converting to this, it has reduced our power by an average savings of about $200 a month. Other options we've done is conducting regular oil inspections on our furnace and by replacing the air filters regularly. Mr. Speaker, we've even spruced our lighting by converting to energy-efficient light bulbs. These are just some of the small items that we do to save energy, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, if government, industry, business and homeowners can do so much with small items in finding ways for alternative energy use, we will enjoy cleaner air and environment for the detriment of us and for our children in the future. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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