The federal government recently announced a plan to reduce carbon emissions by phasing out heating oil in new buildings. While a welcome step, the time for half-measures such as these is far behind us. We need to decarbonize home heating and cooling in every home.
Heat pumps are a proven technology that could cut our emissions while keeping Canadians safe and comfortable. They could replace furnaces that are reliant on heating oil or natural gas and air conditioners that are inefficient and costly. We need a universal program to put one in every home.
It is time for big, bold government ambition, and action that meets the urgency of the climate crisis. We need our government to spend what it takes to transition our homes and communities into the clean energy future. It’s time to ensure we have heat pumps for all.
Larry Wartels
Saanich
