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Clothesline policy change in Ontario - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Clothesline policy change in Ontario

Jan 21st, 2008 7:25 AM

Attention: News/Assignment/Energy/Environment Reporters and Editors Ontario Clothesline policy change : Interview Opportunity: Province of Ontario to designate clotheslines under the Conservation Leadership Act WHO: Chris Winter, Executive Director, The Conservation Council of Ontario WHEN: Monday, January 21, 2008 WHAT: Mr. Winter is available for comment on the Provincial initiative to remove municipal bans and developer covenants against clotheslines. He is able to offer insights into the campaign for change which was shared among the public, local leaders and the Ontario Chief Energy Conservation Officer. Mr. Winter will also provide comment on specific areas, including: • The value of clotheslines as a conservation tool (between 30 and 140 kWh per month depending on usage). • The effectiveness of clotheslines and indoor drying racks. • His family's 300 kWh/month electricity load (1/3 the provincial average). • The growing province-wide commitment to conservation. • Additional steps the Government should take to help people become better conservers. Media Inquiries: Chris Winter, Executive Director, The Conservation Council of Ontario, 416-533-1635 ext. 1, cell: 647 393-5000 The Conservation Council of Ontario is a provincial association of organizations and individuals working to promote a conserver society in Ontario. Its main initiative, "We Conserve", seeks to build a united conservation movement across Ontario within three years - leading to significant progress by the Kyoto deadline of 2012.