Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. For that we’ll go to Mr. Lafferty.

Committee, just before we leave this activity summary, I just want to do some general housekeeping before we do. In the oral exchange between Ms. Allison and Mr. Bromley, there was a quote, “I would have to dig into that information.” This was regarding the pellet boiler program at the Prince of Wales. If I could get a firm commitment from the department that they will actually commit to that. Mr. Lafferty.

Thank you. So, what we’re hearing from the Minister is we’re going to be giving a retail rate back. I guess to put things in perspective, how close is that to the production costs to us as an organization to this rate? Is there a difference, or is the retail rate pretty close to what it would cost to produce that rate? Thank you.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. To the motion. Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Lafferty.

Thank you, Ms. Allison. Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The NTPC standby charge has acted as an effective barrier for those who wish to install solar panels or any other forms of alternative energy.

Over the last five years, customers who generated power to their own homes using alternative energy were forced to pay a standby rate based on their generating capacity. I am pleased to say because of the hard work of Regular Members on this side of the House, as of October 1st of this year this standby charge was removed.

We also heard this summer that NTPC drafted a proposal for the new net metering program. Net metering allows...

Sorry about that, committee, just had to make sure we had the math right. All those in favor of the motion, we have seven. All those opposed, we have seven. Unfortunately, the Chairman has to vote in this case to prolong debate. The Chairman will be voting not in favor of the motion. Motion defeated.

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Committee, we are on section 8-7, Education, Culture and Employment, activity summary, education and culture, infrastructure investment summary. Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Minister Lafferty. Mr. Menicoche, any closing comments?

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Lafferty.