Want to Cut Your Energy Costs and Reduce Your Footprint?

FACT: The Northeast Superior Region of Ontario spends an estimated $25 million annually for the provision of heat and h ot water from electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood.

Potential Solution?

To help address this issue, the NSFC, in cooperation with the Northeast Superior Regional Chiefs' Forum, will be conducting a telephone survey to determine the opportunities for renewable energy solutions in our region. The results of the survey could lead to innovative solutions that might cut energy costs for local residents, businesses, and institutions. Such innovative solutions may affect individual buildings, a group of buildings, or even entire communities. Following the survey each municipality will be responsible for giving identified energy options further consideration, and for voluntary application. The results of the survey may also point to new industry opportunities for the region, stimulate greater self-sufficiency in energy generation, and contribute to improving our region's environmental footprint. In essence, the survey is a step in the right direction towards 'going green'.

Expect to hear from us...

Over the next few months, the economic development offices from communities throughout the region will be conducting telephone surveys to determine how local businesses, residents, and institutions currently heat their buildings, and also how they heat their water. The first round of surveys will be undertaken in Manitouwadge, and will begin around December 1st, 2010.

Help us help you!

We urge residents and businesses to contribute to this economic development initiative by taking the time to participate in the survey when they are called. The survey will take just a few short minutes, and all information gathered will be kept completely confidential. The survey will take just a few short minutes, and all information gathered will be kept completely confidential. the survey is not for property taxation or property insurance purposes, and the information will only be used for determining how heat is provided in the region and the estimated quantities of energy used annually.

Need more info?

To find out more about the survey contact us (NSFC) at (705) 864-2031, or your local Economic Development Office.

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