heat pumps

Installing a heat pump or switching from a gas to electric vehicle can save Canadian households money but the upfront cost of getting off fossil fuels still deters Canadians from taking action, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada.

Heat pumps are a relatively easy way to shift home heating for single-family homes away from planet-heating fossil fuels. But it's not so straightforward to make the switch for large buildings, particularly residential properties like apartments and condos.

Surveys and studies are being done to understand where Canadians are on a slew of climate issues, including electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Politicians are often fed misleading information by corporate interests that oppose strong climate action, which masks the often overwhelming support of voters for key climate policies.

The gas company has started offering mammoth rebates of $10,000 for customers who purchase dual-system electric heat pumps with gas back-up

Urban and rural communities are pushing their MPs to champion a Universal Heat Pump Program.

The battle against climate change can be powered with small microgrids, using the free energy of nature’s wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, and ocean wave and current systems. 

Canada’s clean energy transition is underway but provinces holding much of the power to instigate change aren’t all pulling their weight, says a new report.

A joint statement from Environment Canada and B.C.'s Energy Ministry says Ottawa is providing up to $103.7 million while the province is adding up to $151 million to increase the number of households eligible for upgrades.

Sprout Dwellings manufactures only a few designs. But they chosen very carefully to do several things — hasten construction, maintain affordability, stay accessible to all demographics, emphasize locally sourced materials and perhaps most importantly, to use less power.

Removing most homeowners’ eligibility from a new energy-efficient grants program is a step backwards and out of sync with Canadians’ affordability concerns.

There are steps Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland can take in next month’s budget to address immediate affordability concerns while also setting the economy on a path toward lower emissions.

United Churches are on a carbon-cutting mission thanks to Faithful Footprints, a funding stream that helps churches cut their GHG emissions through retrofits.

With the right mix of boldness and ingenuity, we could make our buildings not only greener but more affordable and resilient.

You need a heat pump, ASAP. Now nine states are teaming up to accelerate the adoption of this climate superhero.