Your neighbours love their heat pumps - Clean Energy Canada

A recent national survey conducted by Clean Energy Canada and Summerhill, with over 3,800 respondents including 1,500 from Southern Ontario, reveals widespread satisfaction among Canadian heat pump owners. Despite a harsh winter with temperatures as low as -20°C, 92% of Ontario respondents would recommend heat pumps to their neighbors, reflecting a positive experience consistent across regions, ages, and incomes. Heat pumps, which have gained popularity due to advancements suitable for cold climates and government incentives, are now installed in about one-third of households in Atlantic Canada and have seen a threefold increase in adoption nationwide over the past decade. The survey highlights that 44% of users installed heat pumps to replace or supplement fossil fuel heating, while 30% sought to upgrade or add air conditioning. Key motivations included lower energy bills (40%), improved comfort (26%), and environmental benefits (18%). Over half of respondents reported reduced monthly energy costs and enhanced heating and cooling performance. While 64% experienced only benefits,