Wednesday, 7th May 2008 - 13:07CET
End of energy subsidy scheme draws criticism
The Labour Party and Alternattiva, in quick succession, have criticised the government's decision to scrap the eco refunds scheme given to consumers who buy energy efficiency equipment. The scheme will end on May 31.
Labour environment spokesman Roderick Galdes said the government's decision had surprised the MLP since before the election the Prime Minister had projected himself as the defender of the environment.
He said Labour was against the government’s decision, which went against all policies of promoting the use of environmentally-friendly appliances. The government was giving a very bad example with regard to sustainability.
This decision confirmed the findings of a report, recently compiled by a think tank headed by Martin Scicluna which had said that: “In many major respects the environment has become worse”.
Carmel Cacopardo, AD’s spokesman on sustainable development, said the scheme had rewarded those who made wise choices for the environment by opting for equipment which used less power and polluted less.
AD said it was now waiting to see how the government intended to keep its environment promises.
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I'd rather not have the five free bulbs!!!
I kindly invite him to mention one European Union country (for me the EU is a sign of quality lifestyle and a champion of consumer rights) which does not incentivise in one way or another consumers to buy energy saving products/services or to build energy saving homes....
...then we can slap adjectives and call our population a spoilt brat...
Where are the ususal GonziPN lickers? Those who always shouted GonziPn always keeps his promises. Obviously this government doesn't have money to such environmentally riendly scheme. He has money only to keep his government in power by dishing out considerable amounts to the sidekicked ex-ministers. He also backs destruction of natural areas like Mistra and Ramla. Who cares, people voted for GonziPN again, now they have to eat their dictatorial crap.
You might be in a financial position to aquire energy saving equipment without financial help. You might also be filthy rich and high energy prices do not affect you. Most subsides are designed to aid less fortunate people who might prefer to spend that 200 Euro or so on their children's education. Do you want everyone to start paying medical bills at public hospitals as well? One more thing. Does this mean that we will not be getting the 5 energy saving lamps as promised before the last elections?
Is this the way of how we do modern politics?