WELLAND - John Maloney, Member of Parliament for Welland,
congratulated the City of Welland, Ontario, today for strides it has taken to
make its new Civic Square more energy-efficient. The City of Welland has
received a financial incentive under Natural Resources Canada's Commercial Building Incentive
Program (CBIP).
The new building, which houses the city hall and library, is expected to save
more than $25,000 in energy costs annually and produce 120 tonnes less
carbon dioxide each year than standard practice. Through measures such as
energy-efficient heating, lighting and windows, it is expected to achieve energy
savings of 27.3 percent over the standard in the Model National Energy Code for
Buildings (MNECB).
"The Government of Canada and the City of Welland are pooling efforts to make
a difference in addressing climate change," explained Mr. Maloney.
"Organizations that increase energy efficiency in their buildings help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the same time."
The CBIP
funding amount totals more than $50,000. CBIP offers financial
incentives for incorporating energy-efficiency features into new commercial,
institutional and multi-unit residential building designs that are at least 25
percent more efficient than a reference building that complies with the MNECB.
Since 1998, CBIP has contributed to
more than 560 new building projects and has demonstrated that new buildings can
be constructed to consume approximately half the energy of standard buildings at
little or no extra cost, with a corresponding reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions. For more details on CBIP, a program within
Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, visit the Web site at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/newbuildings.
The Government of Canada's approach to climate change is focused on making
the right choices for Canada. This will ensure that the actions taken contribute
to the long-term goals of building a sustainable economy for the 21st
century, a healthier environment and strong communities, while affirming
Canada's place in the world.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The City of Welland, Ontario, is making its new city hall and library
building more energy-efficient, thanks to a financial incentive from the
Government of Canada. John Maloney, Member of Parliament for Welland, announced
the grant today. The new building is expected to save more than $25,000 in
energy costs every year.
For more information, media may contact:
Ghyslain Charron
Tom Ormsby
Media Relations
Director of Communications
Natural Resources Canada
Office of the Minister
Ottawa
Natural Resources Canada
(613) 992-4447
Ottawa
(613) 996-2007
