Energy retrofit grants boost home efficiency policy shift
The ecoEnergy Retrofit program will fund actual home upgrades such as insulation and heating equipment, with homeowners paying audits. Grants average over 1000 dollars, higher than EnerGuide. The ecoEnergy Technology Initiative allocates 230 million for clean energy R and D, targeting nonpolluting energy like bio energy hydrogen fuel and clean coal.
Canada commits to aggressive energy rules and clean air drive
The government pledges urgent energy development for clean air and outlines four year timelines for regulations on appliances electronics lighting and motors. It highlights tax incentives for transit mercury reductions in vehicles renewable fuel to five percent by 2010 and tighter emissions standards for motorcycles scooters and mopeds along with a Chemicals Management Plan and smelter emission cuts.
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Farmers Voice Against Wheat Board Plebiscite Tactics
A letter criticizes the federal government's barley plebiscite. The writer accuses officials of psychological manipulation to push a dual market, despite a task force saying it’s not feasible. Farmers are urged to back single desk selling and reject open market tactics.
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Chuck Strahl
U.S
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Little Green Men
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Wheat Board
Canadian Wheat Board
Producer Direct
Winnipeg
Adrian Measner
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