We get asked about condos and apartments a lot, which makes sense — when a large building makes the switch to heat pumps, the environmental benefits are massive. But we want to be upfront with you: Toronto Home Energy Network was set up to help single-family homeowners. To borrow a phrase from one of our founding Board Members, “We felt that Toronto’s 426,000 single family homes were a big enough piece to bite off.” Well said! Happily, other groups are working to switch con

What the heck is a Heat Pump Party!?

Have you heard about the latest themed party sweeping through eco-conscious neighbourhoods? That’s right, it’s the Energy Audit Party ! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending my first one, and I’m convinced it’s one of the best ways to connect with neighbours and kickstart a local climate action group. 🌱 Meet the Host Aisha , our passionate host, moved to Bedford Park a year ago with her husband, Ian. Motivated to reduce their carbon footprint, they wanted to ma

We've shifted our approach to building envelope updates for homeowners, moving from costly Deep Retrofits to more accessible Reasonable Retrofits. These upgrades, paired with heat pumps, enhance comfort and cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly, all while minimizing disruption and expense.

Ontario’s Home Renovations Savings Program: a rebate for installing a heat pump without any energy audit—get a heat pump & get money back.

The journey began with a simple idea: to support homeowners wishing to reduce their home’s carbon pollution.