6^th Annual Report Card on Energy Efficiency

Jurisdiction

Commentary

2005 Grade

2004

Grade

2002 Grade

2001 Grade

2000 Grade

1999 Grade

Manitoba

Manitoba repeats as the highest ranking province.  A solid all-around effort. Congratulations Manitoba!

A

A

B-

C-

C+

C+

Federal Government

The federal government maintains an excellent rating, however, funding cutbacks and cancelled programs in 2006 mitigate the good news.

A

A-

A-

B+

B

B+

Yukon

Yukon continues to be a strong performer, however, decreased funding commitments are noted.              

B+

A-

A

A-

A-

C-

Ontario

Ontario experiences the largest jump in grade, thanks to significant commitments to energy efficiency tied to the appointment of a Chief Energy Conservation Officer and an engaged premier and minister. Congratulations Ontario! New initiatives in 2006 suggest a brighter future.

B+

C-

C

D+

C+

C

Québec

Québec’s grade slips as a result of funding cut-backs to the Agence de l’efficacité énergétique du Québec and the consequent impact on programming capability. However, new strategies introduced in 2006 may put them back on track if implemented.

B

B+

A

A-

B+

B-

British Columbia

British Columbia maintains its commitment to energy efficiency but needs to consider ways to increase its score for next year.

B

B

B

B-

C-

N/A

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's score falls slightly this year as it could do more to increase its energy efficiency offerings and related evaluation capabilities.

B-

B

B

B-

C

B+

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan made gains again this year.  The turnaround in 4 years is impressive.

B-

C

D

F

F

D-

New Brunswick

New Brunswick's grade slips this year as it has not expanded its program support or related capabilities.  A new conservation agency offers promise for the future.

C+

B+

B

B

B-

C-

PEI

PEI's rating falls this year as the province has not delivered on expected energy efficiency efforts and is primarily focused on renewable generation. 

C+

B-

C