Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and Conservative MP Jacques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudier, QC) announced the Harper Government has renewed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program. This initiative is helping Canadians save on home improvements and energy costs while protecting the environment. Until March 31, 2012, homeowners may be eligible to receive grants of up … Read more
Natural Resources Canada announced that the Government of Canada officially launched a last call for proposals under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program. Natural Resources said the IFIT program seeks to help Canada's forest sector become more economically competitive and sustainable through investments in advanced technologies. The department also said the $100-million IFIT program … Read more
The Government of Canada has reached an agreement with SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. under which the Canadian engineering firm will acquire the CANDU Reactor Division of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, SNC-Lavalin, through its wholly owned subsidiary CANDU Energy, will take over the CANDU Reactor Division's three business lines: services … Read more
On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON), Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent-Essex, ON) announced the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program is delivering an investment of up to $31 million over ten years to the Kruger Energy Chatham Wind Project. The Kruger Energy Chatham Wind Project, located on the shores of Lake … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and Alberta Premier Ed Steimach announced that the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed contribution agreements to invest a total of $865 million in the Shell Quest project. Oliver said Canada is a world leader in carbon capture and storage and is in an excellent position to use … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) congratulated University of Waterloo students who placed third in the 2011 EcoCAR: The Next Challenge finals. The University of Waterloo was one of 16 universities who competed in the student vehicle competition. The competition began in 2009 and had 3 phases. The Department of Natural Resources said that … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced that Invenergy's Raleigh Wind Energy Centre will receive up to $24 million over ten years through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program. The Raleigh Wind Energy Centre Project, developed, owned and operated by Invenergy LLC, consists of 52 wind turbines and is expected to produce enough energy … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced that Invenergy's Raleigh Wind Energy Centre will receive up to $24 million over the next ten years through the ecoEnergy Renewable Power Program. Oliver said that the clean energy project at the Raleign wind farm is helping to create high-quality jobs and a sustainable energy source for … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) highlighted the Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan's benefits to families and businesses in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Oliver said the low-tax plan for jobs and growth will keep the Government on track to return to balanced budgets. Call 613-996-2007.
Natural Resources Canada announced the winners of the 2011 Energy Star Market Transformation Awards. The awards are put forth by the government and recognize leadership in marketing a wide range of energy-efficient products, technologies and services. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2007.
