The RM of Ritchot has created a new term position and they’re looking for the right person to fill it.
The position of energy efficiency advocate (EEA) is a full-time two-year term. The employee will answer to the RM’s economic development officer (EDO) and will work collaboratively with Efficiency Manitoba and the Ritchot Community Development corporation.
The goal is to promote the province’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (EEAP), as well as other environmentally forward initiatives.
“The RM is always looking for opportunities to partner with other organizations to improve living within the municipality,” says Ritchot EDO Ryan Faucher. “Efficiency Manitoba provides funding for 80 percent of the energy efficiency advocate’s salary up to a maximum of $40,000 each year, as well as expertise to support the municipality’s long-term energy efficiency goals.”
The remaining 20 percent of the EEA salary will be covered by the RM.
In an effort to promote greater movement toward stewardship, the RM is putting out a challenge to all of its residents, asking them to work towards the common goal of becoming the most energy efficient municipality in the province.
“It is important for municipalities to have goals that resonate with residents,” says Faucher. “Efficiency is one that has direct benefits to our residents by way of reduced energy bills, greenhouse gas reduction, and more resident dollars available to reinvest in our local businesses and economy.”
The job of the EEA will be to work together with homeowners and local businesses on energy efficiency initiatives, to coordinate planned community activities that promote energy efficiency, and assist customers in filling out forms and applications.
