A heat pump campaign can help reduce pollution in the community because heating our homes and businesses account for about 30% of our collective carbon emissions. This technology can also provide cooling on days it is needed, which is especially important in the summer months with excessive heat and/or smoke related events occurring more frequently.
This campaign supports the City’s Sustainability Master Plan Action ES-5.3 (Establish a public/private partnership or incentive program to convert existing gas appliances to energy efficient electric) and Action BI-3.5: (Establish a program to assist homeowners in selecting appropriate and cost-effective energy solutions)