Canada's approach to carbon pollution pricing includes helping people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses and cutting energy costs. Whether that's through rebates to individuals and families every three months, or investments in clean industry projects, pollution pricing supports Canada's emissions reduction goals while helping to grow a clean, strong economy.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is supporting New Brunswick to make significant progress on carrying out its Enhanced Energy Savings Program-a program designed to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes. This program supports installing heat pumps, improving insulation and air sealing, and helping residents to move away from costly home heating oil, among other measures. These upgrades will allow homeowners to better manage their energy use and cut the costs of their monthly energy bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping create a cleaner, safer environment.
By fulfilling its commitment to return over $20 million of pollution pricing proceeds to the province of New Brunswick through the Future Electricity Fund, the Government of Canada is supporting clean energy projects, energy-efficient technologies, and other initiatives that will help Canada meet its climate goals and achieve a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
The Future Electricity Fund complements Canada's plan to transition to a net-zero electricity grid. Together, these initiatives will make options for affordable electricity easier for New Brunswick households, while bringing more renewables and non-emitting electricity to New Brunswick. With the Future Electricity Fund, Canada can build a strong, sustainable energy system that benefits the environment, the economy, and families.
