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1. www.moneysense.ca › spend › real-estateHeat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in ...

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Heat pumps are 300% more efficient than baseboard heaters and furnaces, and 50% more efficient than AC units. And, unlike most furnaces, they run on electricity, not gas (unless it’s a hybrid...

2. www.arcenergyinstitute.com › decarbonizing-heatDecarbonizing Heat: Are Air-Source Heat Pumps the Solution ...

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   Jun 11, 2024 · And so, an ideal heat pump is 300% efficient, where things like natural gas furnaces are 97% efficient, and heating oil, which we’ll talk about because in Canada there’s some moves to replace heating oil with these heat pumps, is 89% efficient.

3. natural-resources.canada.ca › energy-efficiencyHow the process works - natural-resources.canada.ca

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   Jun 18, 2024 · How the process works. STEP 1: Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the program. Then gather all the documentation you will need to apply to help ensure your journey is as quick and easy as possible. Before you apply, use the check your eligibility tool: Check your eligibility. STEP 2: Confirm where to apply.

4. www.reddit.com › r › kelownaIf Natural Gas Furnaces are being fazed out and are being ...

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   No. Hybrid (gas + heat pump) are still allowed and pretty much required if you live in the colder parts of BC (even a good heat pump is ineffective below -30C). Houses that already have gas and no AC or heat pump will be grandfathered.

5. natural-resources.canada.ca › energy-efficiencyEligibility criteria for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability ...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Canadian homeowners who are eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program may receive up to $10,000 toward the costs associated with switching to an eligible heat pump system. Homeowners in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island may also be eligible for additional grant amounts.

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7. natural-resources.canada.ca › energy-efficiencyOil to Heat Pump Affordability program

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Canadian homeowners who answer “yes” may be eligible to receive an upfront payment of up-to-$10,000 to switch from oil heating to new, energy-efficient heat pumps. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program helps homeowners who are currently heating their homes with oil, transition to eligible heat pump systems.

8. www2.gov.bc.ca › gov › contentPowering Our Future: BC's Clean Energy Strategy

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Producing more clean fuels like hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and biofuels right here in BC helps us replace fossil fuels with clean energy and make BC more energy independent. These policies also help drive new investment and create good jobs for people.

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   Is a heat pump more efficient than a furnace?

   • Heat pumps are 300% more efficient than baseboard heaters and furnaces, and 50% more efficient than AC units. And, unlike most furnaces, they run on electricity, not gas (unless it’s a hybrid heat pump). Speaking of gas, a recent study found that heat pumps are more efficient than gas heating, even in cold weather.

   Heat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in Canada

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   How much does a heat pump cost in Canada?

   • FurnacePrices.ca cites quite a broad range of heat pump prices in Canada, from $6,000 to $25,000 “with a simple ductless mini-split air conditioner system sitting at the lower end of the price range while a geothermal or ground-source heat pump comes with a remarkably higher price.” (See below for more on different heat pumps).

   Heat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in Canada

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   Are Canadians ready to switch to a heat pump?

   • Overall, the good news is that one-third of Canadians home owners say they are willing to transition to heat pumps. Unfortunately, the Canada Greener Homes Grant—which previously provided financial incentives from $2,500 to $5,000 for home owners switching over to a heat pump—is now closed to new applicants.

   Heat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in Canada

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   How many homes in BC have heat pumps?

   • In 2022, the number of households in BC with heat pumps had increased by approximately 80% since 2017, from an estimated 142,000 to 254,000. And in 2022 and 2023, for the first time ever, BC heating equipment distributors imported more residential heat pumps than natural gas furnaces.

   Powering Our Future: BC's Clean Energy Strategy

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