Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being with us today.
Improved energy efficiency helps households and businesses and institutions save money, be more competitive and have a better quality of life. It is also the cleanest way to meet the increased demand for energy. The concept of energy efficiency is very clear and straightforward. The benefit is also very obvious. However, the committee has learned from many witnesses that there's still a big job to do to promote, among the general public and stakeholders, the awareness, understanding and participation. Of course, there's a share of that job for the government to undertake.
I want to ask you both a very general question. Do you have any suggestions on how the federal government can accelerate these energy efficiency programs in all sectors of the economy, not just the construction industry? How might the government work closely with partners and associations and businesses like yours to pursue a more coordinated strategy on energy efficiency?
My question is quite general and pretty wide. I'm hoping that both of you can give us some advice.