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Toronto's next chapter of home energy is already here, and it's heat pumps
Cold climate heat pumps keep thousands of Torontonians cozy through polar vortexes and cool through heat waves. ⅔ of homes in wintry Norway and Sweden rely on heat pumps, too.
But cold climate heat pumps are a new thing for most people. And researching them feels a lot like shopping for a used car—how do you know what you can trust?
Toronto Home Energy Network is a nonprofit—our job is to help you learn about heat pumps without the sales pressure.
We make getting your first heat pump easier by:
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Writing easy-to-understand, no-jargon guides.
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Introducing you to heat pump experts who put your needs first.
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Connecting you with neighbours who have already installed heat pumps.
If you're totally new to heat pumps, then our free Your First Heat Pump Guidebook is a great place to start. It has info on heat pump incentives and gives you real prices from other installations in Toronto. Attending a Heat Pump Party is another great way to see a heat pump working in a home like yours.
Your First Heat Pump Guidebook
The Guidebook has real prices from other heat pump installations in Toronto, info on incentives, and tips for finding contractors you can trust.
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Join a Heat Pump Party or webinar
These events are perfect for learning about heat pumps and seeing them in action. But what the heck is a Heat Pump Party?
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Neighbour-to-Neighbour Support
We build Partner Communities that host Heat Pump Parties and support homeowners who want to update their homes.
We're growing! Host a Heat Pump Party or volunteer with us to get your neighbourhood on board.
Hello, heat pump owners!
We have something for you, too. The manual's seven tips on billing, maintenance, and thermostat settings will keep your heat pump happy all year.
We kept hearing useful tips and best practices from Torontonians who've already made the switch to heat pumps. So we captured their firsthand expertise in our free Heat Pump Owner's Manual.
You'll learn why turning your thermostat down overnight isn't the best for your heat pump, billing changes you should make today, and maintenance dos and don'ts. There's nothing for sale in this Manual.
