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Canada Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Canada Standard
Heat Pumps Continue to Push Fossil Fuels Out of Canadian Homes
Heat pumps play a critical role reducing emissions in the residential building sector because they run on electricity and can be up to three times more efficient than a standard gas furnace. This means that not only will they help shift Canada's dependence away from fossil combustion, but they will also reduce the demand for electricity relative to other technologies, such as electric baseboards which are only 15% more efficient than gas furnaces. That's important in a sector that makes up approximately 13% of Canada's national emissions. Getting households to switch to heat pumps is expected to be the most cost effective way to meet Canada's climate goals, writes Arthur Zhang for 440 Megatonnes. In Institute analysis of the most cost effective pathways to net zero, heat pumps are projected to represent over 10% of total home heating in Canada by 2030, increasing up to 99% by 2050. But tracking the rate of adoption in real time is often a challenge, since publicly available data for heat pump uptake can lag by as much as three years. To fill this gap, 440 Megatonnes examined data on the shipments of heating systems, which can be an early indicator of the progress that Canada is making toward electrifying heating and cooling in buildings. Shipment data track how many heat pumps are flowing into the country. However, it's not a perfect indicator: it doesn't show when heat pumps were purchased or actually installed, whether they are moved across jurisdictions within Canada before their sale, or whether they serve as a building's primary or secondary heating source. Nevertheless, shipment data is useful because it can give an early indication of increased uptake, as more Canadians eventually buy heat pumps from distributors and install them in their homes. Using data from the Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Cooling Institute of Canada (HRAI), 440 Megatonnes analyzed the shipments of fossil fuel furnaces compared to different heat pump systems-including single package, split system, and ductless mini-splits-over the past five years. View our latest digests Calculating the average annual growth rate in shipments in Figure 1, positive trends emerge for the heat pump transition. Since 2020, heat pump shipments have increased by an average of 5% annually while furnace shipments have declined by 3.4% on average annually. In turn, the gap between heat pump and furnace shipments has closed significantly, jumping up to 0.84 heat pumps for every furnace shipped, compared to 0.57 in 2020. Looking at shipments by province, while Quebec currently leads in absolute heat pump shipment volume, followed by Ontario, British Columbia, and then Atlantic Canada, the Prairie provinces actually saw the highest rates of average annual growth. Notably, Alberta led in heat pump shipment growth, up an annual average of 32.9% over the past five years. Furnace shipments also fell on average 3.4% annually across Canada, decreasing by over 50,000 units over the past five years, and Quebec and the Atlantic provinces saw the largest drops in furnace shipments. In terms of the ratio of heat pumps to furnace shipments, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces are far above the rest of the country, each with more than 50 heat pumps per furnace shipment. While it is important to note that unlike furnaces, some homes may install multiple (usually two or three) heat pumps throughout their homes. Still, even after accounting for this potential discrepancy, the number of heat pumps in these two regions still surpasses the number of furnace shipments. Historically, the Atlantic provinces have had a few drivers that helped support heat pump adoption, including relatively moderate winters compared to the rest of Canada, volatile heating oil prices which have hurt household wallets, and strong financial incentives such as grants and rebates. In Quebec, on top of their own rebates, adoption has been driven by the fact that Quebec has the cheapest electricity prices in all of Canada. In the Prairie provinces, heat pumps have been less cost competitive due to cheaper gas prices relative to electricity. In recent years as the demand for cooling has increased, more households have made the switch to heat pumps instead of air conditioning units. To summarize the trends above: first, heat pump shipments throughout Canada have remained robust over the past five years as furnace shipments have been declining, resulting in the gap between heat pumps and furnaces being closer than ever before. Second, looking at provincial breakdowns, Quebec and Atlantic provinces still remain leaders bringing in more heat pumps than furnaces, while growth is also starting to pick up in historically lower uptake jurisdictions, like Alberta. It can be helpful to compare the above shipment data with existing but lagging data on how many Canadian homes have adopted heat pumps to get a sense of the potential trends. Overall, the Comprehensive Energy Use Database's heating stock data also shows similar trends for heat pump adoption. The share of Canadian households that had heat pump systems in 2022 increased to 6.1%, up from 4.8% four years prior, putting Canada closer to alignment with the 10% share in 2030 projected in the Institute's research. To get on track to this target, heat pump sales will need to accelerate. As was the case with the shipments data, these data for heat pump adoption show Atlantic Canada and Quebec leading the country. Atlantic provinces have broken well over double digit heat pump adoption, and Quebec has followed second. Adoption from the rest of Canada remains relatively low, with the outlier being B.C. where adoption is starting to pick up. However, the shipment data for these other jurisdictions shows growth in recent years, so we may expect to see adoption following suit in the near future. Policy support will still likely be necessary to promote adoption for colder climates where colder climate heat pumps are less cost competitive compared to gas, and to address equity barriers like upfront costs for low-income households. Some examples of existing policy programs include Ontario's new Home Renovation Savings Program that will offer up to $7,500 in rebates for cold climate heat pumps, and CleanBC's Energy Savings Program, which was recently expanded to provide additional support for low-income households and renters. Boosting public knowledge and skilled workforce capabilities for heat pumps will also be important to prevent bottlenecks due to labor shortages. Investing in these processes can ensure that homeowners know the full capabilities of their heat pumps, and that the heat pumps are ultimately installed properly across Canadian homes. Heat pump shipments are starting to take off in parts of Canada-the next step is to get the rest of the country on board too. Source: The Energy Mix
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning wants to make Gen Z the 'toolbelt generation'
As the nation celebrates skilled trades workers this month, the Brooklyn-based home service company encourages recent high school graduates to consider trade school BROOKLYN, N.Y, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, wants to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day this week by encouraging upcoming high school graduates to consider a career in the trades. National Skilled Trades Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of May to honor the importance of these workers. "As more Baby Boomers retire, there is a shortage of qualified tradesmen and women to fill the positions that retirees are leaving open," said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. "The Class of 2025 will soon be graduating from high school, and many of these graduates don't know what they want to do for the rest of their professional lives. We'd like to see their parents, teachers and other influencers encourage them to consider trade school." Petri said that there are several other benefits, such as: Trade schools are less than half the cost of most traditional four-year colleges. Most programs can be completed in 18-24 months, so graduates can start their careers sooner. Many entry-level positions in the skilled trades industry pay more than entry-level positions that require a college degree. Several home service companies offer apprenticeships that allow students to get paid while they learn on the job. "For many years, young people were encouraged to attend college instead of the skilled trades industry because many wrongly believed that a career in the trades wasn't as fulfilling or paid as well as those jobs that are attained with a college degree," Petri said. "But with the cost of college skyrocketing and student loan debts weighing down college graduates, it may be time for students who like technology and working with their hands to consider trade school." For more information about Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, visit or to schedule service, call (718) 717-1089. About Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain CleaningPetri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable service experts for all kinds of home and business plumbing and heating needs. Services offered include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation, fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater installation, complete bathroom, kitchen, laundry & utility room remodeling and more. Petri is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA, the first in New York City to receive this designation. For more information, please visit or call (718) 717-1089. MEDIA CONTACT:Heather RipleyRipley PR865-977-1973hripley@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Glasgow Times
03-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
£6 million paid to help Glasgow residents with heating bills
Social Security Scotland paid a total of £6,227,000 to more than 87,340 people across the city to help with their heating bills in 2024/2025. Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to those who receive certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people, or older people. Read more: Glasgow charity helping pupils from different faiths work together The payment replaced the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. Winter Heating Payment is a guaranteed payment that everyone who is eligible receives, regardless of the weather. For 2024/2025, a total of 81,655 Winter Heating Payments, worth £4,797,000, were made. As well as 5,685 Child Winter Heating Payments, worth £1,430,000. The figures, taken from statistics released on April 29, show that 95 per cent of Winter Heating Payments were made by last December and 93 per cent of Child Winter Heating Payments were made by last October. Read more: Plan to dispose of Glasgow City Council building sparks fear over 'loss' Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "We have issued over 505,100 payments to families on low incomes, and those supporting children or young people with a disability, to help with the cost of heating their homes. "Many people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and higher energy bills. "The importance of these payments was brought home to everyone this month with the Energy Price Cap rising by 6.4 per cent. "Ofgem estimates that this will add £9.25 a month to the typical household's energy bill. "This year we will also be providing extra support to pensioners. "While the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment will only be available to some pensioners, Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will provide money to every pensioner household in the country. "The Scottish Government will continue to protect pensioners and people on low incomes in Scotland."
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Lennox Calls on Communities to Nominate Local Heroes for the 2025 Feel The Love® Program
Now through August 31, community members are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving individuals who could benefit from a donated HVAC system. DALLAS, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII), a leading provider of innovative home comfort solutions, announced that nominations are open for its Feel The Love program, sponsored by the LII Lennox Foundation. In partnership with its generous dealer network across the U.S. and Canada, Lennox will donate and install heating and cooling (HVAC) units for community heroes. Deserving individuals can be nominated until August 31 at "Feel The Love reminds me that the strength of our team goes beyond the products we build. It's grown into an impactful tradition that would not be possible without our dealer partners," said Lennox Residential HVAC VP/GM Lanessa Bannister. "As awareness, engagement, and reach increase each year, we're proud of where the program stands and excited about the possibilities ahead." For 16 years, Feel The Love has impacted numerous communities and continues to grow with more dealer involvement each year, reflected by nearly 30 percent increase in dealer participation from 2023 to 2024. Nominees have included educators, first responders, healthcare professionals, families facing financial challenges, and individuals impacted by natural disasters. Since 2009, Feel The Love has installed over 2,700 heating and cooling systems for homeowners in need, including over 435 installations last year. In 2024, Lennox and We Care Plumbing, Heating, and Air partnered to donate a brand-new air conditioning unit to Mike and Sarah Hooper, nominees from Riverside County, CA. Their daughter, Landis, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident that requires constant care and comfortable living conditions. "We've been on the other side, where we're trying to give as much as possible," said Feel The Love recipient Mike Hooper. "For people to step up and give to our family during this tragedy, in the middle of this storm as we suffer daily, we're really grateful for We Care Plumbing, Heating, and Air and Lennox." Throughout Feel The Love Installation week, October 3-12, 2025, selected recipients will receive free brand-new heating and cooling systems. For more information and updates, follow Lennox on Facebook and Instagram. About Lennox Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems. Additional information is available at For media inquiries, contact [email protected]. About Feel The Love™ Since 2009, Feel The Love has been a key program for Lennox Residential to give back to its communities. Culminating in Feel The Love Installation Week in October, Lennox partners with HVAC installers and local community members in the United States and portions of Canada to deliver units at no cost to people who consistently put others before themselves and need a helping hand. For more information about how Lennox is bringing perfect air to deserving households across the United States and Canada, visit The LII Lennox Foundation sponsors the Feel the Love program.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter
Last winter over 17,420 children and families across West Lothian enjoyed warmer homes after receiving a total of £1,347,500 towards their heating bills from Social Security Scotland. Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people. It has replaced the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. It is a guaranteed payment that everyone who is eligible receives, no matter what the weather. Cold Weather Payment is only paid if the average temperature falls - or is forecast to fall - to freezing or below for a full week. Child Winter Heating Payment was introduced by the Scottish Government in November 2020 and is only available in Scotland. It is paid once a year to children and young people if they are under 19 years old and get certain benefits. A total of 15,735 Winter Heating Payments, worth £924,500 were made for 2024/2025, along with 1,685 Child Winter Heating Payments, worth £423,000. The figures, taken from statistics released on Tuesday 29 April, also show that 95% of Winter Heating Payments were made by December 2024 and 93% of Child Winter Heating Payments were made by October 2024. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: 'We have issued over 505,100 payments to families on low incomes, and those supporting children or young people with a disability, to help with the cost of heating their homes. 'Many people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and higher energy bills. The importance of these payments was brought home to everyone this month with the Energy Price Cap rising by 6.4%. "Ofgem estimates that this will add £9.25 a month to the typical household's energy bill. 'This year we will also be providing extra support to pensioners. While the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment will only be available to some pensioners, Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will provide money to every pensioner household in the country. The Scottish Government will continue to protect pensioners and people on low incomes in Scotland.' Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter here .
