Schreyer outlines three Manitoba routes for Polar Gas line
Premier Ed Schreyer said Manitoba studies three routes for Polar Gas pipeline to present to the National Energy Board. He ruled out an eastern Hudson Bay route due to cost, and said a western Manitoba route is feasible. He emphasized Manitoba will not buy into the pipeline to secure access and forecast construction not before the mid 1980s with a Mackenzie delta start possible.
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Schreyer touts Manitoba economy and energy policy plan
Manitoba Premier asserts the economy will match or exceed national performance. He forecasts broad acceptance of a future oriented renewable energy policy and criticizes coal booster plans as impractical. He notes rising coal costs, long lasting hydro plants, stable inflation resistant fuel and Manitoba Hydro’s competitive rates. Election timing hints given.
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Manitoba eliminates insulation tax for energy savings plan
Finance Minister Saul Mailler announced in the Manitoba budget that the provincial sales tax on insulation materials for residential non commercial construction is removed to aid energy conservation. A loan program offering up to 1000 to homeowners for insulation improvements will be run through Manitob Hydro with 20 year terms.
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