Heat Pump

• Ottawa launching heat pump rebate program, Carney says

  The federal government is budgeting $2 billion over eight years with a target of retrofitting one million homes, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

  Canada

  Oct 8
  
• B.C. homes heated with oil or gas could get up to $16K to switch to heat pumps

  Under the program, low- and middle-income British Columbians who heat their homes with oil, propane or natural gas will be eligible for grants to install an electric heat pump.

  Environment

  May 13, 2024
  
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• Meter mixup: B.C. woman’s power bill swapped with neighbours for over a decade

  A B.C. woman is seeking compensation after learning BC Hydro mixed her and her neigbhours power meters up for more than a decade.

  Consumer

  May 6, 2024
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• Heat pump program costs are on track but could jump to $2.7B: PBO

  The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates Ottawa's heating oil to heat pump program could cost $797 million after the government allocated $500 million to the enhanced version.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2024
• Do heat pumps work in Alberta? The hot air on home-heating tech

  It is an increasingly hot item in a climate war, dividing our country by both geography and politics. But do air-to-air heat pumps work in Alberta?

  Tech

  Dec 27, 2023
• Heat pumps vs. AC: Report notes progress, challenges in reaching climate goals

  The IEA report found the momentum behind energy efficiency continued to increase in part due to the global energy crisis resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Feds look to subsidize B.C. heat pumps amid carbon tax freeze controversy

  Just days after saying there would be no more carbon tax 'carve outs' for home heating, the federal natural resources minister says relief is on the way for British Columbians.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2023
• ‘We expect better partnership’: Feds’ heating oil carbon tax freeze catches B.C. by surprise

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that his government would pause applying carbon pricing to home heating oil deliveries for three years.

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2023
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• B.C. resident out of pocket hundreds of dollars after applying for Canada Greener Homes Grant

  A Nelson, B.C. resident who lives in a townhouse wanted to invest in a heat pump for its cooling system, especially during the summer months.

  Consumer

  May 4, 2023
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• BC Hydro heat pump rebate not eligible for condos, frustrated owner finds

  BC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott says energy consumption in apartments and condos is significantly lower than single-family homes.

  Consumer

  Apr 13, 2023