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25 Mar 2009 / 11:48 am
Green Realtor Supports the Green Energy Act
Myriad objections have been asserted by industry associations such as OREA and
TREB. In reviewing their objections, many of the points are based on lack of
clear information, misunderstanding, or resistance to change.
An objection which has been raised is that Home Inspections are not mandatory.
The reality is that the market force of litigation is the reason for the
success of Home Inspection. Home Inspection is unlike energy performance. There
is no market force that will generate accelerated adoption of retrofit and
conservation with the same efficacy as mandatory time of sale energy labelling.
Finally, the feed in tariff program will benefit Ontario home owners, land
owners and other residents. The electricity grid stability and the future
quality of life of Ontarians will improve with rapid development of renewable
energy in Ontario. The entire act is an exceptional piece of public policy that
shows competent and forward thinking leadership by Premier McGuinty and
Minister Smitherman.
Chris Chopik - Chief Agent of Change
416 993 4870
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