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BY CHRIS TRADER Staff Writer After being introduced earlier this week. public opinion about the proposed Green Energy Act is likely split. On one hand, York Region taxpayers, already feeling the fiscal noose, won’t appre- ciate the province’s long reach into their pock- ets and wallets. While environmentalists and realtors laud the move. If passed, anyone looking to sell their house or condominium in Ontario will have to absorb a $300 energy audit, through a contractor’s energy assessment, before hand- ingover the keys. You don't need to take action. It’s simply a measure to let potential buyers know the energy efliciency of your domain â€" much like the detailed vehicle history available to prospective auto buyers bmgmovou sowioeol TheEoonomiaaSm There’s More... Available at your local Heart and Stroke Foundation Office. Now Bonnie Stern is back with more HeartSmart recipes. They’re nutritious and delicious! Of MARIO Proposed energy act stirs debate REGISTRATION U11G'tb U12 M U13 Gib U1380y: STOW “STRESS cmmm TERI TRY-OUTS Try-anRogmmmbeMonm mmwmmmwnm DHWWM ThemiseSSerepetplayu persessionpayabloatthedoormonemy ParentsaPlayatspleosenoh: Pmmmmmmmmm mammsaw Gummsam SLme StWCMSd‘ool LOCAW The Act lays the foundation for new energy conservation measures and a new renewable energy procurement policy that will make Ontario a leader in green energy and green jobs, he said. The legislation was unveiled by Energy Minister George Smitherman in order to boost incentives for electricity conserva- tion and encourage renewable sources of energy. ‘Reallysthisispartofwhatitisgoingto take to create a culture of conservation in Ontario," he said. “It’s a gem thing." Alli'ora’s Wmdfall Ecology Centre executive dixector Brent Kopperson is calling it a giant step forward “11153300 is the tip of a very large iceberg," he said. “It’s a hidden tax on homeowners. It Conservative Thomhill MPP Peter Shut- man begs to difier. M31265”) “Ilium.” 31 12483 Ninth Lino N 80: 1427 StoufMlo. Onmio L“ w m 905640 10 Fa: M7275 Emit m we: Irv-18cm Gin-7,3) pm 6:304:00 pm am on amazon pm am pm ozao-toom exam pm points to a (Dalton) McGuinty government that hasn’t introduced something good with- out something harming." Ontario's timing and intent is suspect, Mr. Shannan said “The government is taking the last best investment in the majority of people's lives and adding a hidden tax,” he said. “Now, in a recession, they're going to smack you with this as well" “I'm not arguing against green energy, Health Canada Advisory on RetroFoam Insulation Heaith Canada was recently advised that RetroFoam has been installed in a limited number of homes in Ontario. This product is prohibited for sale in Canada. Health Canada is informing consumers that RetroFoam insulation is a urea formaldehyde-based thermal insulation, a type of insulation that has been prohibited for sale in Canada under the Hazardous Products Act since December 1980. as it may release formaldehyde gas into indoor air. Health Canada issued a “cease and desist” letter to RetroFoam of Canada Incorporated, the Canadian importer of the insulation, to stop all importation and sale of RetroFoam in Canada. Health Canada also instructed Enerliv, the Canadian distributor of RetroFoam, to stop all sale; advertisement and further installations of the product and to call back any unused product. As a result of Health Canada’s actions, RetroFoam is no longer available for sale or installation in Canada. Health Canada will be communicating with affected homeowners to provide further details on how they can obtain Government support for having their indoor air quality tested. For more information call 1 -800-443-0395 www.healthcanada.gc.ca Stoufl'ville Sun~Tribune I Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 but the McGuinty government is playing for optics at a time when we can least afford it. What ther effectively done is put themâ€" selves in the real estate business." Mr. Shurman suggested the assessment will become a bargaining chip for home buyâ€" ers, using the energy analysis and its cost to negotiate price with sellers. “We’ve’received a lot of calls and e-mails already,” the MP? said. “There will be signifi- cant public debate." 905-642-51 1 1 0 3M Scotchguard - LOOSE BUGS - BROADLOOM - UPHOLSTERY