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Ontario political party promising energy efficiency, ending funds for nuclear power

NDP Look Past Nuclear In Energy Plan. Radio 1010 Newstalk  By: Katie Franzios  · 8/3/2011 The Ontario NDP plan on laying down $980 million over four years for retrofit programs, if elected.

 Leader Andrea Horwath says these programs would save people money by reducing electricity use, noting the Liberal government ended a home energy savings program last year.
Horwath promises to give a $5,000 rebate for energy-efficient home renovations, such as replacing windows and doors, as well as installing an energy-efficient furnace.

She says they won’t be spending any extra money to provide these programs but will use the money set aside for Darlington nuclear projects. Horwath says they would be put on hold if elected, so the NDP could review them…

August 4, 2011 - Posted by | Canada, politics

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