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Heat pumps can heat or cool your home while still using less energy than traditional heating systems because they move existing heat around rather than generating it. Across the country, customers can access these heat pumps through homeowner rebates, and ultimately save money on electricity.

BC Hydro customers are able to finance up to $7000 of combined rebates from the utility and the federal government to install their electric heat pump. Through these rebates, customers are able to save money to cover the installation, and get the increased savings written on their monthly bill by using less and paying less for energy. More than 10,000 customers have used these rebates on heat pumps since they became available in 2014.

Saving energy isn’t as complicated as it might seem. The less energy consumed; the less customers will need to pay on their monthly energy bill, making it more affordable for families and businesses. In anticipation of increased demand on the grid in the coming years, Hydro Quebec is developing programs to help customers do more, using less energy. Based on the predicted growth of the Efficient Heat Pump Program and the Efficient Solutions Program, customers will save a predicted total of 8.9 TWh by 2032 using this technology. In the winter, demand response tools will also be available for customers to help reduce consumption. By checking an app like Hilo, customers can be more aware of their energy usage in their home and given prompts on how to use less during peak times.

Relying exclusively on the rate base to fund tomorrow’s grid will inevitably put undue pressure on individual customers, especially the most vulnerable.