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As Europe swelters in its worst ever heat wave, British Columbians may be remembering their own record heat wave of 2021. Unfortunately, we know that climate change will only make extreme heat more common in years to come. Many British Columbians still don’t have access to cooling. And many homeowners may decide it is time to swap out their window A/Cs and invest in a more permanent solution.
This moment presents an opportunity for the provincial government: if every new, permanent A/C were a heat pump, many British Columbians could save hundreds of dollars every year—often at no or very minimal additional upfront cost. And the province as a whole would save energy and emissions. The right policy would create a consumer guardrail that puts households first…
Source: Clean Energy Canada
Clean Energy Canada | Press Releases
- Why B.C. should make every new central A/C system a heat pump
- Expanding the Greener Homes Affordability Program a good first step to unlock energy savings and comfort for Canadian households
- Response: Federal interprovincial transmission announcement is a win for everyone—and our electrified future
- New BC Hydro plan underpowers B.C.’s electrified future
- Ontario’s most recent procurement shows the cost benefits of batteries for clean reliability
- Amid Canada’s massive housing and infrastructure build-out, a few changes can limit climate impact at little or no cost: report
- Response: New BC Hydro plan maintains key programs, but the province and utility are leaving larger household savings on the table
- A Canada-led clean trade pact would show that middle powers mean business
- Response: Lopsided MOU undermines yesterday’s clean electricity strategy
- 75% EV sales spike in March a strong signal that 2026 will be Canada’s EV comeback year
