TORONTO — Cherise
Burda, Ontario policy director for the Pembina Institute, made the following
statement in response to the Ontario
NDP's Affordable Green Choices list of commitments:
"The list of platform
policies released today by the Ontario NDP demonstrates that energy and
environment are critical issues to Ontarians. In particular we are pleased to
see the NDP commit to shutting coal plants, continuing with Ontario's leading
Feed-in Tariff program and increasing the target for renewable energy another
5000 megawatts.
"Our research shows that
cancelling the Green Energy Act would offer virtually no relief to Ontario's
high electricity prices, and could actually cost ratepayers more in the long
term — which means the best way for Ontarians to reduce their energy bills is
through conservation and energy efficiency. The NDP's commitment to invest in
conservation programs instead of building a new expensive nuclear facility is a
choice that would have lasting benefits for Ontarians.
"Ontario has established
itself as a renewable energy leader, creating thousands of jobs and a growing
green energy economy. It is critical that the Ontario government continues to
build on this success."
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Contact:
Cherise Burda
Ontario policy director
416-824-0256
