Hybrid heat pumps can be a stopgap to an electric future2/2022 - New case studies show the promise of hybrid heat pumps in the GTHA, and Erik Jansen of TRCA explores the upsides and downsides of the technology.
Putting out the fire: How to cleanly heat a cold country that’s hooked on natural gas11/2021 - CORPORATE KNIGHTS - Without strong policy signals, utilities continue to invest millions annually in expanding and renewing gas distribution infrastructure, compounding the risk of stranded assets and financial disruptions.
Lessons from a heat pump retrofit at Walpole Ave: A case study1/2021 - To demonstrate the viability of retrofits focused on electric heat pumps, TAF installed and monitored eight cold climate air-source heat…
Increasing Ontarian’s Access to Clean and Affordable Energy Via Heat Pumps4/2019 - In this letter, Ontario HVAC industry leaders explain to the government how it can generate environmental, economic, and social benefits…
Boiler Replacement that Achieves up to 136% Gas Heating Efficiency4/2019 - To generate substantial reductions for both cost and carbon you need a technology, and an application, that can save a huge amount of gas. That’s how STEP got interested in gas absorption heat pumps.
Heat pump: an unsung hero3/2019 - Looking for a hero? You may have found one in heat pumps. Heat pumps are recognized globally as the most efficient mechanical systems for heating and cooling. Our new video explains why.
Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Consumption up to 32% in Retrofits2/2019 - Guest blog by Erik Janssen, Analyst, at Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Gas Absorption Heat Pumps: Technology Assessment and Field Test Findings10/2018 - Gas Absorption Heat Pumps Reduce Emissions from Natural Gas by 20 – 50 per cent With gas absorption heat pumps…
Harvesting Heat with Heat Pumps: Retrofit Guide for Ontario’s Electrically-Heated Multi-Family Buildings7/2018 - With property owners and managers, engineers, and contractors all looking for ways to reduce operating expenses in multi-unit residential buildings…
New TAF research shows big potential for heat pumps – even in cold climates7/2018 - Our latest research on heat pumps reveals exciting carbon reduction potential. With high uptake from building owners, we could cut almost 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions in electrically heated buildings over the next 10 years. See our key recommendations to accelerate heat pump adoption in Ontario.
Pumping Energy Savings Recommendations Report7/2018 - Replacing the highly inefficient, obsolete electric resistance heaters that many buildings use for space heating—especially big apartment and condominium complexes—is…
