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| MLA Legislature Report Alana DeLong, MLA
Cash Rebates Will Help Albertans Be More Energy Efficient: A new provincial consumer incentive program for energy efficient purchases will help Alberta build a culture of conservation. The province is investing $36 million in consumer rebates to help Albertans be more energy efficient. As part of the three-year program, rebates are available to existing homeowners who improve their energy efficiency, to new home buyers who purchase energy efficient homes and to taxi operators who transition their fleet to hybrid vehicles. Eligible purchases, which are retroactive to January 1, 2009, include: new homes that achieve a high level of energy efficiency; energy evaluations for homeowners to assess the current energy efficiency of their home and to measure its efficiency after home improvements are made; and efficient home heating systems, hot water heating systems, clothes washers and insulation upgrades. By choosing more efficient products, the consumer rebate program is expected to help Albertans become more energy efficient For specific information on which purchases are eligible and how to apply for a rebate, visit www.ClimateChangeCentral.com, or call toll free at 1-888-537-7202. Energy efficient incentives for consumers align with the direction set out for Alberta’s Provincial Energy Strategy Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy: Thank you for your letters regarding the drug plan for seniors. A new drug plan for seniors was originally announced in December 2008. In response to the feedback received from seniors, our government made a commitment to review the plan. On April 23, 2009, government subsequently introduced a revised drug plan to address seniors’ concerns. Under the revised plan, nearly 60% of Alberta’s seniors will either receive free prescription drugs or pay less than they currently pay. The Alberta government will continue to pay almost 80% of seniors’ drug costs. Under the plan, low-income seniors will receive free prescription drugs. Those with slightly higher incomes will pay a co-payment of 20% of each prescription’s cost to a maximum of $15 per prescription. Other seniors will pay a co-payment of 20% of each prescription’s cost to a maximum of $15 per prescription and a monthly premium based on their taxable income. 85% of seniors will either pay no premium or have their premium reduced by 25% or 50% according to their income. The plan will become effective on July 1, 2010. If you need more information, please visit the Alberta Health and Wellness website at www.health.alberta.ca or call my constituency office. Happy Holidays A special thanks all my constituents who have taken the time to call, write and meet with me over the past several years. Your many well thought out comments and advice has been of immeasurable value to our Government and to all the people of Alberta. As always , my staff and I are available to answer any questions and/or concerns that you may have. Public Consultations Please visit http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/Index.cfm?Page=625
and provide your input to matters that affect Albertans.
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