The State of Energy Efficiency in Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2005
Message From the Minister
I am pleased to present the seventh edition of The State of Energy Efficiency in Canada. This report outlines the progress made in 2004 to improve energy efficiency in Canada and the various programs led by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) to attain this.
The Government of Canada is committed to achieving real progress on climate change, and the OEE has been instrumental in providing practical information, training and incentives to raise awareness about energy efficiency and help reduce consumption.
Take, for example, the commitment we have seen from ordinary Canadians through the EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive. Launched in October 2003, this $73-million, three-year program encourages Canadians to make their homes more energy-efficient. Since its launch, there have been over 100,000 EnerGuide evaluations and over 15,000 grants awarded to homeowners. In Budget 2005, $225-million was committed over five years to quadruple the number of homes retrofitted under this program.
The One-Tonne Challenge, another climate change initiative, encourages Canadians to reduce their individual greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent. By engaging individuals in new, creative approaches to energy efficiency – such as changing the way we undertake everyday activities like heating and cooling homes, using computers and driving cars – we can contribute to a higher quality of life for all Canadians.
The Government of Canada's approach to climate change is focused on making the right choices for Canada. By promoting the responsible use of our energy resources, NRCan is ensuring that the actions taken today produce long-term results while maintaining a strong and growing economy.
The Honourable R. John Efford
Minister of Natural Resources Canada
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