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1 day ago · The Government of Canada commits to introducing a regulatory framework that will allow the phase-out of the installation of expensive and polluting oil heating systems in new construction, as early as 2028. This phase-out would include necessary exclusions for regions with insufficient access to the electricity grid and where standby back up heating fuel is required.
19 hours ago · Ottawa is giving Atlantic Canadians more time to switch to heat pumps. Last week, the federal government announced it would pause the carbon tax on heating oil for three years. CBC Nova Scotia's ...
7 hours ago · Greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating and cooling are the cause of buildings being Canada's third-largest emitting sector (after oil and gas and transportation). Buildings are a ...
1 day ago · OTTAWA - Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced an intention to ban the installation of oil furnaces in new construction as early as 2028. Updated 5 mins ago. July 16, 2024. 1 min read ...
1 day ago · Buildings are the third most polluting sector in Canada, after oil & gas and transportation, government data shows. As of 2022, oil and gas amounts to 31 per cent of Canada’s total emissions ...
Feb 5, 2024 · Quick facts. The Canada Greener Homes Grant has offered Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes and up to $600 to pay for an EnerGuide home energy evaluation, before and after retrofits.
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Jan 22, 2024 · Making the shift from an oil furnace to an electric heat pump can help Canadians save between $1,500 to $4,700 per year on their home energy bills. The Government of Canada has been helping Canadians make this switch through a range of programs, including through NRCan’s Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program.
