Difference of Opinion on how Carbon Levy will Impact Average Albertan’s Pocket
ALBERTA – Alberta has put forward legislation to implement its multibillion-dollar carbon levy, with new estimates hiking the cost for families to as much as $443 next year.
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips has introduced Bill 20 for first reading in the legislature.
Phillips says the levy will provide an incentive to go green and will be reduced as Alberta becomes more environmentally friendly.
If passed, the proposed legislation would: set in law Alberta’s carbon levy and carbon levy rebate, ensure revenue from the carbon levy is invested into actions that address climate change, and establish Energy Efficiency Alberta.