In early November, the federal government enhanced its program encouraging Canadians to make the switch to electric heat pumps, which has many wondering: Is it worth it? The newly announced program ...

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. A switch from traditional ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

Some things we can do for the environment are relatively easy – like doing the recycling or avoiding using the car for short trips. Completely restructuring your central heating system does not fall ...

A heat pump is a low-carbon way to heat your home. It's a sustainable replacement for fossil-fuel heating such as gas, oil or LPG, and can significantly reduce your household's carbon footprint. In ...

The Vitalis Coolshift system, which utilizes carbon dioxide as a natural refrigerant, is projected to cut campus emissions by 815 tonnes annually. KELOWNA — The University of British Columbia Okanagan ...