TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - March 30, 2007) - Enbridge Gas Distribution (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) supports Ontario's interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative.
"Climate change can't be addressed in isolation," said Glenn Beaumont, Vice President, Enbridge Gas Distribution. "We applaud the provincial government's efforts to develop a clean energy policy here in Ontario and to explore new strategic partnerships that demonstrate the province's commitment to ongoing dialogue and leadership on environmental issues. We are committed to working with the government to help make the vision of a clean energy future a reality."
Enbridge is a leader in the development of clean energy technology and continues to look for new and innovative ways to use energy more efficiently and to increase the use of alternative energy technologies.
Since 1995, Enbridge Gas Distribution's energy efficiency programs have helped avoid 5.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and save about 2.9 billion cubic metres of natural gas. That's equal to delivering natural gas to 955,000 homes for a year or taking 1.2 million cars off the road for a year.
Enbridge Gas Distribution has an almost 160-year history and is Canada's largest natural gas distribution company. Enbridge Gas Distribution is owned by Enbridge Inc., a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Enbridge also has investments in wind power and fuel cell projects. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates distribution services in Ontario, which distributes natural gas to more than 1.8 million customers Ontario, New York State, New Brunswick and southwestern Quebec.
For more information please contact:
Enbridge Gas Distribution
Debbie Boukydis
(416) 495-5682
Email: debbie.boukydis@enbridge.com
or
Enbridge Gas Distribution
Lisa McCarney-Warus
(416) 495-5662
Email: lisa.mccarney@enbridge.com
Website: www.enbridge.com
