Description
A proportion of buildings in the region are still heated using fuel oil or propane. These are relatively expensive and carbon intensive ways to heat buildings, but there can be specific challenges building owners face in switching to other fuels. WR Community Energy will lead the investigation of these barriers locally.
Implementing supports in time for transition by 2025 will require assistance from local electric and natural gas utilities, as well as municipalities
WR COMMUNITY ENERGY
There are emerging solutions such as the LDC/Save on Energy program and RetrofitWR, but a region-wide strategy that accounts for various technologies, scales, policies, and land-uses is still needed. WR Community Energy published a preliminary strategy that's found here.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program - NRCan
A new program is available for residents who currently heat their homes using oil to make the switch to a heat pump through the Government of Canada. For more details about the program and eligibility, please visit the ' Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program' official website.
CITY OF KITCHENER
Cumulatively, 117 customers converted from either oil or propane to natural gas (energy transition sometimes involves intermediary fuel types and supporting customers as we transition to lower carbon options).
TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH
In 2022 and 2023, the Township of Woolwich provided educational opportunities to Woolwich residents about heat pumps and switching to net zero in your home through Woolwich Climate Action Events.