PRESS RELEASE
New Brunswick’s Climate Action Plan Lays the Foundation for Clean Job Creation
December 7, 2016
Fredericton – The Government has listened to New Brunswickers and delivered a credible Climate Action Plan that has all the elements needed for effective implementation: commitments to Premier-led governance, target-driven policies, and sources of funding to support programs for low-income families, homeowners, and industry.
“This is a significant milestone for the province that will set the stage for cutting waste and pollution, and help our province make the transition to a clean energy economy,” says Louise Comeau, Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions. “What matters now is ensuring full implementation of this plan over the next year. The Conservation Council will be working with the Government, industry and stakeholders to make this plan happen in ways that work for all New Brunswickers.”
Plan highlights that were called for by the Legislative Select Committee on Climate Change, as well as the Conservation Council, include:
- Cabinet committee on climate change, chaired by the Premier;
- Climate change legislation to regulate our greenhouse gas reductions and energy-efficiency improvement targets, and establish carbon-pricing mechanisms, including revenue recycling to greenhouse gas reduction programs;
- Phasing out coal from electricity production and phasing in more renewable energy like solar, wind, biomass, and hydro; and
- Ensuring that climate change and adaptation requirements are incorporated into all government spending, particularly on infrastructure.
“This is a good day for workers because this climate plan means more dollars spent to retrofit our buildings, to expand telecommunications networks, and to install and manage renewable energy technologies,” says Comeau.
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- Download the New Brunswick Government Press Release.
- Download the New Brunswick’s Climate Change Action Plan: Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy.
For more information, contact: Louise Comeau, louise.comeau@conservationcouncil.ca; 506 238 0355