With regard to energy efficiency, I think the largest part of areas where you can make efficiencies would be the benefit from conservation. I think if we change the way costs are allocated with regard to the generation of electricity, I think that there is an avenue there. Certainly with the $60 million Alternative Energy Initiative that this government has instituted to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, I think we would benefit significantly from that. As well, through our Green Government Initiative I think there are certainly opportunities for government to reduce their consumption of energy. I think the biggest area in the scenario, where I’d be looking to my colleagues for some feedback and direction, I think is to change the way costs are allocated so that when you do practise conservation and become more energy efficient, then you benefit from those practices.
Bob McLeod on Question 232-16(4): Smart Energy Solutions For NWT Residents
In the Legislative Assembly on February 1st, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 232-16(4): Smart Energy Solutions For NWT Residents
Oral Questions
January 31st, 2010
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