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Return of energy retrofit program
EnerGuide to be rebranded under new climate change plan
T
he Conservative government's new $2-billion plan for the environment will include a re-branded version of the cancelled EnerGuide for Houses program, the National Post reported on September 13th.
The Conservative government canceled the EnerGuide for Houses program in May 2006 after the Auditor General's department criticized the program for failing to justify its hefty price tag. EnerGuide for Homes was created as part of the Liberal’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help meet its Kyoto Accord commitments in 2003.
In addition to the direct benefits realized by participating homeowners, the availability of EnerGuide ratings have helped REALTORS® assist buyers and sellers in making informed choices about the condition of resale homes.
The Canadian Real Estate Association’s 2007 Pre-Budget Submission – which was delivered to the House of Commons Finance Committee in early September – recommended that the federal government restore federal funding for the program. CREA’s support for the program is based on the expectation that the program would remain voluntary.
The Conservatives’ new "Made in Canada" plan was shown to Cabinet in mid-September. If approved, the first component will be tabled in the House of Commons in early October.
September 30, 2006 in Home Maintenance Matters | Permalink
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