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Bruce MacDonald (rationaldoge@hachyderm.io)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Oct-2023 06:54:22 JST Bruce MacDonald

"The new report is the most recent showing that heat pumps don't just cut greenhouse gas emissions relative to fossil fuel heating, but often save money. …
"The report assumes that a cold-climate heat pump would need a backup heat source, adding an additional cost. Heather McDiarmid, a climate and energy consultant who prepared the reports for the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, questioned whether that would be necessary across Canada."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/heat-pump-cost-savings-1.6975426
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  Will switching to a heat pump save you money? Here's how to find out | CBC News
  
  Many CBC readers have asked about the costs of switching their heating and cooling system to a heat pump. A new report and online calculator are the latest to show that many Canadian households could save money by making the switch. Here’s a closer look at the potential costs and savings.

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