Improving Energy Performance in Canada – Report to Parliament Under the Energy Efficiency Act For the Fiscal Year 2009-2010

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Minister's Foreword

I am pleased to introduce the 2009/2010 Report to Parliament on Improving Energy Performance in Canada. This Government believes that improving energy efficiency is one of the fastest, greenest and mostcost effective ways to save energy, increase domestic jobs, and increase energy security.

Over the past year, through its ecoENERGY initiatives, the Government of Canada has successfully promoted energy efficiency and the use of alternative energy. The goal has been to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save Canadians money. More than 500,000 individuals and businesses have made the choice to reduce their energy consumption by participating in our ecoENERGY initiatives.

Our Government has also amended the Energy Efficiency Regulations to complement the ecoENERGY initiatives. The goal of the Regulations is to eliminate the least energy-efficient products from the Canadian marketplace. Amendment 11 proposes minimum energy performance standards or expanded scope for 14 products such as electronic power supplies, room air conditioners and electric motors. These amendments will help us solidify Canada’s position as an international leader in energy efficiency standards.

Under the Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada expanded the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program budget, resulting in an average energy savings of 22 percent per home and a reduction of three tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, per home.

Energy efficiency is a key element of our Government’s plan to fight climate change. The Government’s plan will protect the environment and supports Canada’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, a target that is aligned with that of the United States.

Canadians are making a conscious effort to improve their energy use. By investing in energy efficiency programs and promoting the use of clean energy by Canadian households and industry, we are creating high-quality jobs for Canadians and helping to protect our environment.

The Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Natural Resources

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