We need to decrease GHG…

We need to decrease GHG emissions by getting off fossil fuels to stop runaway climate change.  We need to set challenging targets and use cap & trade funds to achieve them.

Fracked LNG is now thought to be as dirty as coal because of methane leakage at the source and during transport in pipe.  We need to phase out gas and diesel fueled vehicles and use electric or hydrogen power instead.  We need to convert heating to ground or air-source heat exchangers, and make homes, businesses, and industry more energy efficient.  So that means we will decrease GHG emissions by decreasing our fossil fuel use.  Our requirement for fossil fuels will (must) decrease.  That means NO NEW PIPELINES.  NOT FOR OIL.  NOT FOR LNG.  All new energy infrastructure money needs to be spent on renewables.

To reduce CO2 impact of LNG, require a phased in percent of bio-methane.  Use this requirement to create a demand for bio-methane production to foster development of this sector.

Phase out advertising for gas-powered vehicles.  Give dealerships quotas for Electric Vehicle sales.

Fund community energy advisors, so people contemplating an energy upgrade (e.g. new furnace, windows, appliances, ...) can get up-to-date information on the energy efficient options with pros & cons.  Provide rebates or other incentives for home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, windows, energy efficient appliances.

Indigenous energy policies and programs proposed in the Ontario LTEP background information are terrific.  And should be applied to all remote communities that currently do not have LNG.  Don't build pipelines.  The should be helped to leapfrog to newer, cleaner energy technology.  Don't put money into pipelines that will soon need to be phased out to reach future even lower GHG emission targets.

Implement a "net metering" program to facilitate net-zero buildings and distributed renewable energy projects.

Implement a "green button" so homes and businesses have easy electronic access to their own LNG, electricity and water data.  Provide feedback on how they compare to equivalent 'neighbours'.

Require mandatory energy audits at sale of buildings and require that it be disclosed to prospective buyers in the real estate listing.  Don't develop a plan in 2019, implement it in 2018.

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