Heat Pump Workshop February 24th
Submitted by Donna Cole,
Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association
The Biosphere Association, in collaboration with the Municipality’s Climate Action and Waste Diversion Committee, will be offering a workshop designed to answer your questions about heat pumps. This initiative is one step towards implementation of our community’s Climate Action Plan. (https://www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/media/kvkjhax4/climate-action-plan.pdf)
The Northern Bruce Peninsula Climate action plan has set a goal of lowering community Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20% by the year 2030. The plan identifies that 25% of our buildings and structures need to be converted from oil and propane to electric sources of heating and cooling by the year 2030. The best and most promising way to achieve this goal is through the installation of Heat Pumps.
Electrifying heating through use of a heat pump and transportation by driving an electric vehicle are the most significant steps we as individuals can take to reduce carbon emissions.
The Biosphere Association Heat Pump Workshop will be held Saturday February 24th from 9:30 am -11:30 am at the Rotary Hall, 59 Main Street, Lion’s Head (on street parking available).
Eric Crose of Crose Mechanical and Dan Blenkinsop, an energy auditor as well as other experts will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Learn about:
• Obtaining a grant
• Types of heat pumps and how they work
• When in your furnace’s life to switch
• Merits of converting to a heat pump (which cools and heats) rather than replacing or buying a new air conditioner
• Determining if a hybrid system is a better solution for you
• Installation and operating costs of a heat pump versus propane or wood heat
• Climate benefits of heat pumps
Please join us – the famous Biosphere Butter Tarts and coffee will be served!
BIOSPHERE VOLUNTEERS CAN HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR GRANT APPLICATION. Signup sheets for this assistance will be available at the meeting.
PS: Did you know heat pumps act as air conditioners too? With our hotter summers that is a real benefit!
Register at www.bpba.ca to ensure a seat—walk-ins possible too.
