When this fund was initially contemplated and initiated and presented, it was presented to do a number of things. It was presented to minimize our reliance on fossil fuels, it was intended to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, it was intended to help especially the smaller, high-cost communities to decrease their cost of living through reducing the power. This $3 million a year for three years was initially contemplated as an interim measure as we sorted out the way forward in terms of whatever system changes could be made, the time it would take to set up the structure to implement things like biomass, wind energy, mini-hydro, all of which have a planning cycle that does extend over a number of years. This fund had a number of multiple goals that it was trying to address. That’s still the case. It’s reflected here. One of the big pieces coming forward in May is going to be the response to the electrical rate review, which will I think speak specifically to this particular money that the Member’s been discussing.
Michael Miltenberger on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2010. 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
February 21st, 2010
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