Sure: I appreciate this opportunity, Mr. Chair.
I think the overall narrative might suggest that I respectfully couldn't agree with the way that was framed. I think it's fair to say, when it comes to clean energy in general, certainly funds or line items that are contained in the main estimates are focused on kick-starting renewables like wind and biofuels. I think our collective goal is obviously to let the market do its good work. But they're focused on technology, innovation, and energy efficiency for cleaner and more renewable sources. I think in the context of the G-7, we had discussions around issuing a joint statement that had alignment in these regards.
I think with respect to ecoENERGY initiatives, we've invested in more than 280 clean energy demonstration, research, and development projects. These projects are being delivered by the private sector, by universities, and federal laboratories. I think this is a fully integrated way to proceed on this.
All available program funding for that, I might add, has been allocated to existing projects.