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Oliver Langdon, Opposition Housing Critic and MHA for the District of
Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune, is requesting an update on the Residential Energy
Efficiency Program that was announced by government on November 22, 2005.
Over a five-year period, the $6.9 million Residential Energy Efficiency
Program is intended to address rising home heating costs, encourage better
energy conservation practices, and assist low-income households make their
homes more energy efficient. Since the announcement last fall, no further
details have been made available.
"I am asking government for an update on this program," said Mr. Langdon.
"In January, the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation cited the
federal election as the reason for the delay. The election is well behind us
and a new federal administration is in place. Now is the time for government
to move forward with this program. A commitment was made to have application
forms available in January, yet we are in March without a word on this
program.
"The public deserves to know what is causing the delay in this program
and when it will be resolved. The reason for this initiative was to provide
options to reduce energy use, keep home-heating costs affordable and keep
people in their homes. This cannot happen if the program remains just an
announcement. To be workable and effective, the incentives have to be
available to those who it was intended to assist."
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