Currently, B.C. homeowners who want to switch from a gas furnace to a heat pump can receive up to $11,000 through combined rebate programs run by BC Hydro and the federal and provincial governments.

From an economic perspective, failing to address the burden of rising temperatures on farmworkers could lead to significant ...

For example, if you put insulation into your attic or different areas of your house to help keep the heat in, not only could that save you hundreds of dollars on your bill, but you might get a ...

TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and workers affected by heat stress in the workplace hosted a press conference in support of a Private Member’s Bill to ...

He has calculated that buying a heat pump of good quality – but not the very highest efficiency available – and going on to the OVO heat pump plus tariff would cut the heating bill of the ...

If you live in Newfoundland, for example, where many people use expensive heating oil "it might even cost you money" to use the new, cooler, efficient, CFL bulbs for lighting, Blunden suggested.

Energy-conscious homeowners are constantly looking for cost-effective ways to reduce their energy bills and get the most out of their home retrofit upgrades. If you’re one of them, there are several ...

Jeremy Hainsworth Jun 18, 2024 5:00 AM Nov 20, 2024 8:50 AM Heat pumps are becoming more common in B.C. Citizen staff photo Listen to this article 00:02:53 ...

The bill, which passed the Assembly 42-28 Thursday, would strengthen existing regulations requiring growers to protect their workers from extreme heat. Currently, these rules are enforced with ...

Nova Scotia Liberal bill would require considering wood heat for N.S. public buildings The policy could create new markets for forestry byproducts, says MLA Iain Rankin ...