Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
The first point I want to make clear is that solar and geothermal energy are attractive options for producing electricity and heat, but they are not just for houses. This is the turn the discussion has taken just recently, and I find that unfortunate, because it may give committee members the impression that solar and geothermal energy are mainly for use in housing. They are important for housing, but in my view, they are more important for other large buildings, and not just new ones. We have talked about new developments, and you mentioned that this type of energy should be used in each new project. But why not talk about all the existing buildings in Canada that could some day depend on solar or geothermal energy? This could be added to existing buildings.