John Lorinc has prepared a brief and informative primer on air source heat pumps and the costs and benefits of getting your home off natural gas that Pocket Retrofit Coach Paul Dowsett says should be mandatory reading for anyone interested in fuel switching.
John Lorinc writes in the Globe about passive homes and geo-sourced air pumps in new homes across Toronto and Ontario
The Vancouver Sun has an article showing most Canadians won't buy another gas-powered car after learning that an electric car will save them tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicle.
Here's a new twist on the argument for switching to heat pumps - they not only cut your carbon emissions, they'll cut down on Europe's dependance on Russian oil.
Brett Tyron has a great rundown in Chatelaine on why switching off natural gas is key to fighting climate change, is not more expensive (especially as the carbon tax rises), and will make your home more comfortable.
The Pocket Retrofit Coach, Paul Dowsett, and his colleague Daniel Hall were invited onto the Toronto Real Estate Podcast with Sherille and Ed Layton.
Chatelaine's Brett Tyron does a comprehensive look at why it's time to ditch your gas stove.
Nate Adams, the House Whisperer from Cleveland, OH, has a great video breaking down heat pumps for residential uses.
A scary study gives us yet another reason to get rid of that old gas stove and buy an induction stovetop: Poor air quality in your home.