The Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC): the dynamics of a 24 year partnership between government and industry Sub-sub-title: 'A program for all reasons'

摘要

Since its inception in 1975, the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) has been a key element of the Canadian government's industrial energy efficiency efforts. At this time, Natural Resources Canada's Industrial Energy Efficiency Initiative (IEE). provides a focal point for a joint voluntary industry/government alliance to increase energy efficiency, limit emissions of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions and increase economic competitiveness. Key program outputs include energy efficiency improvement targets and action plans to achieve these targets at a sector and sub-sector level. Through a network of sector task forces supported by related vertical trade associations, CIPEC is a means of coordinating target and action plan development and implementation. CIPEC also includes the tracking and reporting of energy efficiency improvements and related emissions reductions as well as access to services designed to reshape and/or reduce marketplace barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency practices and programs within manufacturing and mining companies. This paper will expand upon the above outline, highlighting how the initiative has adapted to significant energy and environmental policy changes since its inception.