Heat Pumps That Are Perfect for Your Home
Heat pumps perfect for homes because they are the hero of the energy world. These are mechanical devices that can harvest renewable thermal energy for space heating and cooling. They’ve been identified globally as a key solution to building and retrofitting low-carbon buildings, and they help consumers save on energy bills. So why aren’t we seeing a wider adoption of heat pumps in houses across Ontario? Heat pumps are common in Europe and Asia, but in Canada electric and natural gas powered systems have dominated the HVAC market. This is mostly due to the high cost and availability of cheap natural gas, lack of familiarity with the technology, and doubt about its performance in a cold climate. As part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan promised by the Liberals, the provincial government promised to provide financial incentives for residential heat pumps. Unfortunately, the new Ontario Government run by Doug Ford has stopped the Ontario Green Fund in June 2018 and now you wil