Mr. Chairman, the Member and I both want to get to the same point in this whole exercise. I would point out that we have many programs, as well, that currently exist to assist both private individuals and businesses with conversion to the new technologies: biomass, wood pellet, whatever it may be. But there are also significant and expensive costs, in stores for example, to run freezers and coolers which cost a lot. So we’re trying to meet multiple needs here. I appreciate the Member’s concern. We do have that opportunity for those businesses and residents that will give you incentives, will give up to I think it’s $15,000 or so for bigger units. At the same time, we have to recognize that we’ve budgeted money for the short term to try to bring down some of the other operating costs that can’t be offset right away in terms of running the freezers and coolers and those type of things, especially in stores where the price of food in small communities is such a big issue. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 4th, 2009
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