First, clean energy is a very important goal for the government. Moreover, we have invested over $10 billion to improve the efficiency of conventional energy and do research into alternative sources of energy. Funding of the clean energy programs is used to improve energy efficiency and increase Canadian leadership in the development and promotion of clean energy technologies. The ecoENERGY program is a tangible element that will help Canadians and industries to take concrete measures to help the environment and reduce their energy bills.
On November 28th, 2011. See this statement in context.