Figure 35 – Popularity and Trustworthiness of Home Renovation Information

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Figure 33 – Funding Mechanisms for Home Retrofits

Figure 35 – Popularity and Trustworthiness of Home Renovation Information

HELP The last set of questions were on awareness of Penticton’s Home Energy Loan Program, and whether the respondent will consider using HELP if it is expanded to include bigger retrofits above the current cap of $10,000. Overall, 78% of respondents said that they were not aware of HELP. There was moderate interest for using HELP if the cap was raised to accommodate larger retrofits, at an average rating of 3.1 out of 5. Given this data, it is suggested to focus efforts on promoting HELP more to demonstrate its benefits.

Demographic Quick Stats % of respondents that:

Live/Live and Work in Penticton: 87% Age 40-64: 61% Age 65+: 24% Own their home: 89% Live in a single detached home: 77% Rely on natural gas heating: 66% Rely on electric baseboard heating: 16% Have air conditioning: 92% (56% central air, 21% through heat pump)

Figure 35 – Popularity and Trustworthiness of Home Renovation Information

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Figure 33 – Funding Mechanisms for Home Retrofits

Figure 35 – Popularity and Trustworthiness of Home Renovation Information

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Figure 33 – Funding Mechanisms for Home Retrofits

Figure 32 – Specifics for Completed Retrofits

Figure 34 – Drivers and Barriers to Home Energy Retrofits

Appendix J. Internal Funding Mechanisms for Climate Action

Appendix I. Home Energy Retrofit Strategy Recommendations

Appendix H. Electric & Active Mobility Recommendations

Figure 43 – Climate Actions of Importance to Penticton Youth

Figure 42 – Important Features for Public Charging Stations

Figure 38 – Motivators and Challenges for Electric Vehicle Owners

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2021 Community Climate Action Plan