Energy Plan - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Action 11:
Action 12:
The Provincial Government will establish idle–free zones around
public buildings to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and
other contaminants.
The Provincial Government will conduct a feasibility study for
development of commuter parking areas at key junctions.
The Provincial Government will study the energy efficiency of
provincial ferry fleet in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions.
As noted in the Energy Plan, new provincial ferries are being designed
and built to incorporate the latest energy–efficient technologies.
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Action 38:
The Provincial Government will continue to provide funding for the
Newfoundland and Labrador Climate Change Education Centre.
This is also a specific commitment under the Energy Plan.
The Provincial Government will promote energy efficiency in public
and low–income housing.
This is also a specific commitment under the Energy Plan.
The Provincial Government will partner with academic institutions,
industry and stakeholders to promote local research initiatives on
carbon management.
This is also a specific commitment under the Energy Plan.
The Provincial Government will Implement an energy plan to ensure
that all energy sources are used first to provide a reliable, affordable
supply of power for domestic use and for Province wide economic
development, and then to take advantage of business opportunities
in export markets to sell energy that is excess to our needs on
terms that secure maximum benefits for the Province.
These action items are at various stages of implementation and others have
been incorporated into the Energy Plan.
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