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Climate

A new chapter begins for the Canadian climate change conversation

by Rick Smith

OPINION | Here are three ways the next Canadian government can make effective progress on climate change

Energy

Heat pumps have a GHG problem. There’s a solution on the way.

by Matt Simon

A common refrigerant used in heat pumps can also escape as a powerful greenhouse gas. Luckily, the industry is rolling out alternatives

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Buildings

'Natural gas' can no longer be the default option for heating new buildings: Report

by Mitchell Beer

The Canadian Climate Institute says if provincial governments continue using gas to heat new buildings, rather than shifting to heat pumps, the

Buildings/Summer 2024

Despite backlash, bans on gas use in new buildings keep spreading

by Alex Robinson

The natural gas industry has been emboldened by a string of victories, but gas bans keep evolving throughout North America

Energy

Abrupt end to Canada’s green retrofits program leaves industry in chaos

by Mitchell Beer

Canada's greener homes program was wildly successful. So why has the government canceled it?

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Energy

To fight inflation, get a heat pump

by Mitchell Beer

Why installing hundreds of thousands of heat pumps isn’t just essential to meeting our climate targets but anti-inflationary too

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Buildings

Canadians could save billions on energy bills by swapping out air conditioners for heat pumps

by Mitchell Beer

On top of racking up big savings, a new report finds that Canadian households could dramatically reduce climate pollution from home heating

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Cleantech/Summer 2023

GREEN house effect: Calculate the savings from electrifying your home

by Marco Chown Oved and Ralph Torrie

Switching to an EV, heat pump, heat pump water heater and induction stove could cut your carbon emission by more than 80%

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Energy

Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

by Rick Smith and Kate Harland

OPINION | Average household energy bills will be 12% lower in 2050 thanks to the transition away from fossil fuels

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