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Buildings are the third-largest source of carbon emissions in Canada<\/mark><\/a>, with space and water heating being the major contributors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is necessary to move toward cleaner and more affordable ways of heating and cooling buildings to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Heat pumps can play a key role in the clean energy transition, all while protecting your pocketbook. Learn more about the cost-saving benefits of heat pumps in our report, Opening the Door<\/mark><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n How heat pumps work<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat pumps use technology similar to that in a refrigerator or air conditioner. They function by transferring and compressing heat<\/mark><\/a>, which can be used in the form of hot air for forced air heating or to heat up water (either for hot water use or for central heating systems). Heat pumps also provide cooling, which means you won\u2019t need a separate air conditioner in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two kinds of heat pumps: air source and ground source. The former are the most common and take heat from the ambient air. Even when the air outside feels cold, there is still heat energy present that a heat pump can leverage<\/mark><\/a>. Ground source heat pumps take heat from underground, where geothermal energy provides a never-ending source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits of heat pumps<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Household savings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emissions savings and efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat pumps cool as well as heat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What about the Canadian Winter?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit our new calculator to find out how much you can save.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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