Description
As space and water heating systems fueled by natural gas reach their end of life, they must be replaced with highly efficient, low carbon alternatives such as electric heat pumps. By 2030, 20% of homes will be using electric heat pumps for water and space heating. By 2050, this will rise to 85% of homes.
This action will be led by building owners with support from community capacity building organizations such as Sustainable Waterloo Region.
SUSTAINABLE WATERLOO REGION
Similarly to Action 3.1.1, Sustainable Waterloo Region’s members of the Impact Network have access to many resources such as a list of suggested energy-efficient upgrades that each business can consider within their facility. Sustainable Waterloo Region hosts over a dozen in-person and online events yearly, bringing the sustainable community together to network, learn, share experiences, and collaborate. Many of these events include discussions around building envelopes, upgrades that could or have been made by members, and what positive environmental and business impacts have come as a result.