Sustainable Energy for Canada: Strategic Opportunities

Part of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations for Federal Budget 2014

November 29, 2013
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Tim Weis
Former Program Director, Renewable Electricity
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As part of the Green Budget Coalition, the Pembina Institute recommended a set of investments into sustainable energy, including a Sustainable Action Fund for Energy for Northern and remote communities, support for energy storage technology, and improving energy efficiency of existing homes.

The full Green Budget Coalition document is available at greenbudget.ca.

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Tim Weis
Former Program Director, Renewable Electricity

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