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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-10, Page 26Page 6A—CL1NTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1986 key• conservation and a ciencFive areas hit or energy y TORONTO - A policy paper and program information package, outlining the Ontario government's commitment to energy con- servation and efficiency in five key areas of the economy, was released by Energy Minster Vincent G. Kerrio. The minister pointed out that Ontario has made progress in energy-saving over the past decade. Nevertheless, significant fur- ther improvements are essential if Ontario is to remain competitive with its trading partners as they advance in energy efficien- cy. The challenge is to overcome com- placency towards conservation during a period of lower energy prices. "Ontario's wholesale energy bill was more than $14 billion in 1985 - or almost 10 per cent of all the goods and services we consume," Mr. Kerrio said. To ensure we can meet tomorrow's energy needs and to help insulate us from future price .increases, we will focus on making specific improvements in the residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and agricultural areas," he said. "Government leadership is an important component of our energy strategy for On- tario, and we intend to be very aggressive about improving the 'efficiency of our own energy use," Mr. Kerrio continued. "To demonstrate this commitment the government has set two improvement targets for its own operations: to achieve a further 10 per cent improvement in the energy efficiency of government buildings by 1992; and to improve the fuel economy rating of the government light vehicles fleet to an average of 10 litres. per 100 kilometres by 1992." The policy paper realeased, known as An Energy Efficient Ontario - Toward the Year 2000, outlines the framework for the govern- ment's energy conservation strategy from now to the year 2000. The paper describes the government's role in energy conserva- tion as primarily one of helping and coor- dinating, providing advice, technical infor- mation and limited financial support to energy users in needed areas. To effect this, the government will pro- mote energy-efficient technologies, and em- phasize long-lasting improvements in energy efficiency. The paper identifies the key players and components in making On- tario an an energy-efficient province. In particular, the government acknowledges the potential role of energy utilities, in- cluding Ontario Hydro, and the important contribution that can be achieved through electricity conservation. In the residential sector, the government will encourage the building of new housing units with higher levels of energy efficiency, and the use of high efficiency heating systems. It will also encourage upgrading the energy efficiency of existing homes and seek means to improve the energy efficien- cy of household appliances. In the commercial sector, the government will encourage energy efficiency through the promotion of higher standards for energy efficiency in ,view commercial buildings, and through improvements to the operation of building systems. The government will promote energy effi- ciency in the industrial sector by offering energy audits, and by encouraging industry to give higher priority to energy operating costs, to make cost-effective improvements to buildings, and to maintain fuel flexibility. To effect this, the government will pro- mote energy-efficient technologies, and em- phasize long-lasting improvements in Eleven new A total of 11 new projects to be undertaken in 1987 were approved by board members at the annual meeting of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. The first is to complete purchase of 100 acres of land at Lot 9, Concession 5 in the township of Hay. General Manager Tom Prout said the latest acquisition brought the Authority's total acreage in the Hay swamp area to 2,500 acres. Prout said further purchases are included in long range planning and in the next 40 years land holdings could be doubled in that area. A review of the Seaforth floodplain area will determine if increasing the size of the railroad culvert would control flooding caused by backup. A sedimentation survey of the Parkhill reservoir will determine how quickly sedi- ment builds up. In Lucan a mapping update of the Benn municipal drain will be carried out. It is ex- pected increasing of culvert sizes will reduce the floodplain area. An erosion control update will be carried out at Grand Bend. Prout said after many years of erosion control work, "We want to see where we are and what still needs to be done". A study of the Stephen Township sediment contributing area will determine how much sediment is produced and how long it takes to reach the Parkhill dam and reservoir. A flood protection dike study is planned for the Thedford and Port Franks areas. Most drainage has been of the gravity flow type, but farmers want to put in dykes and the study will determine how much effect they would have on neighbouring properties: energy efficiency. The paper identifies the key players and components in making On- tario an energy-efficient province. In particular, the government acknowledges the potential role of energy utilities, in- cluding Ontario Hydro, and the important contribution that can be achieved through electricity conservation. In the residential sector, the government will encourage the building of new housing units with higher levels of energy efficiency, and the use of high efficiency heating systems. It will also encourage upgrading the energy efficiency of existing homes and seek means to improve the energy efficien- cy of household appliances. In the commercial sector, the government projects in Another project concerns flood reduction in the Cut area. Lambton-Middlesex MP Sid Fraleigh asked questions about the Huron county shoreline flood and erosion risk. General manager Prout said the authority was involved in water quality and beaches strategy since the beach at Grand Bend was will encourage energy efficiency through the promotion of higher standards for energy efficiency in new commercial buildings, and through improvements to the operation of building systems. The government will promote energy effi- ciency in the industrial sector by offering energy audits, and by encouraging industry to give higher priority to energy operating costs, to make cost-effective improvements to buildings, and to maintain fuel flexibility. The government will encourage car users and fleet owners to save energy by giving high priority to fuel costs, adopting better driving habits and purchasing fuel efficient vehicles. The minister announced a package of new enprrtv ir,lii a�lvno in F:, q+ ...-enc inrhidm �,: - a three year, $5 -million program to en- courage energy conservation and efficiency in the residential area, and to make homeowners more aware of energy-saving opportunities; - a three-year, $5 -million industrial energy services program; - a three-year, $5 -million agricultural energy program, in co-operation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food; - a program to encourage energy manage- ment in commercial buildings across the province; and - a consumer education program designed to teach Ontario school children about the im- portance of conservation and renewable energy in their daily lives. 1987 for ABCA closed for a short time in 1983. He said the authority was getting good co- operation with farmers along the Desjar- dine drain, upstream from Grand Bend in trying to reduce bacteria loading in streams. As much as $40,000 is being spent on each farm and the owners are con- tributing 10 percent of the cost of the projects. Good management practices in liquid and covered storage, fencing animals from streams are contributing to the improvement of water quality reaching the beaches. Prout said some bacteria lives in sedi- ment in the bottom of streams for as long as a year and that's how it gets to the beaches. School boards receive 5 per cent increase The Ontario Government will increase provincial operating grants to school boards by 5.5 per cent in 1987, Education Minister Sean Conway announced recently. Operating grants to the school boards will total $3,401.9 million, an increase of $177.7 million over the 1986 figure of $3,224.2 million. This amount will be enriched by an addi- tional $13.5 million in grants, specially designated for educational technology, primary/junior science and affirmative ac- tion, which will bring the total increase in grants to six per cent. In addition, the government has allocated $163.5 million in operating grants in calen- dar year 1987 for the continued extension of the separate school system - an increase of $56.2 million over 1986. This $163.5 million for the 1987 calendar year is consistent with the allocations an- nounced in July, 1985, by Mr. Conway for the 1986-87 and 1987-88 school years. For the school years 1986-87 and 1987-88, the cost of CASHBACK onany3 KODAK Colour Films igelvirla9e/tut.2 We've got the edge... the Jervis Edge CLINTON - 482-9494 across from Shirals EXETER - 235-1612 next to Mac's Milk GODERICH - 524-4840 in the Suncoast Mall The JERVIS EDGE DECEMBER '86 Priced at only 4.95 This book has been published at the request of MANY readers and listeners. 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The Government has also allocated $147.2 million for capital projects next year, $39.6 million more than was provided in 1986 - an increase of approximately 37 per cent. Approximately $30 million of the increase will be used for new school construction, the remainder for renovations and additions. "Since assuming office in June 1985, this Government has more than doubled the an- nual capital grant allocations," Mr. Conway said. "The capital grants will ensure the provision of new facilities in high-growth areas as well as much-needed renovations and additions to existing schools." Of the total capital grant figure, $20 million will be earmarked for providing accommodation related to the extension of the separate school system. Environment ministry. approves PCB destruction technology Approval to operate a mobile chemical PCB destruction facility in Ontario has been given to PPM Canada Inc., Ontario En- vironment Minister Jim Bradley announced recently. "Now we have two approved, technologies in Ontario and can begin the job of safely eliminating low-level PCBs that pose a threat to our environment," Mr. Bradley said. "T -hese potentially dangerous chemicals are currently awaiting destruc- tion at storage areas and in transformers throughout the province." PPM, which also has U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval, is the second company to receive approval in Ontario. The other is Sunohio of Markhatn. PPM Canada Inc., of Toronto, has applied for a site certificate to begin low-level PCB destruction at Monsanto Canada Inc. in Moore Township near Sarnia. The ministry is reviewing that application. The PCB destruction approval process began in 1983 when the ministry first dratted mobile PCB destruction regulations. The regulations were scrutinized by the public, environmental groups and corporations over 56 days of public hearings under the Public Inquiries Act. 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Licenced Mechanic DROP IN TODAY 267 Victoria (FldiacQrit to Clinton Auto Parts) Clinton 422.5322 ROAD. CLOSING The Township of Goderich in- tends to pass a By -Law authorizing it to close part of the original' road allowance between Tots 13 and 17 in the Maitland Concession, Township of Goderich, being Part 2, Plan 22 R 1963. Any person objecting to this action is requested to notify the undersigned on or before December 31st, 1986. ILP. Th. mpson CLERK TOWNSHIP OF GODERICH