Ontario homeowners—particularly seniors—are being warned about scams linked to the recent launch of government energy efficiency rebate programs.
Media Release: Beware – Scammers Exploiting New Government Rebate Program to Target Seniors
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Modernizing Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act
The Canadian Environmental Law Association, Efficiency Canada, and 83 other signatories submitted a letter to Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, encouraging the expedition of the modernization of Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act. The letter can be downloaded here.
Joint Submission: Comments in response to Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024
CELA, ACTO, LIEN, and SCAN! submitted comments in response to Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024.
Media release: Advocates Working to Reduce Energy Poverty Welcome Eligibility Expansion of Ontario Electricity Support Program
LIEN, CELA and ACTO welcome Ontario’s announcement that it is increasing the income eligibility threshold for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
Communiqué de presse: Les défenseurs de la lutte contre la pauvreté énergétique accueillent favorablement l’élargissement de l’admissibilité au Programme ontarien d’aide relative aux frais d’électricité
LIEN, l'ACDE et ACTO se félicitent de l'annonce faite par l'Ontario d'augmenter le seuil d'admissibilité au revenu pour le Programme d'aide à l'électricité de l'Ontario.
Media Release: Ontario to Provide Free Heat Pumps to Eligible Low-Income Electricity Users
The Low-Income Energy Network is celebrating the province of Ontario’s announcement of a significant and welcome expansion of the Save On Energy – Energy Affordability Program to now provide free cold climate air source heat pumps to eligible electricity users.