Grant: Alliance Grants

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the real-world performance of cold climate air source heat pumps for reducing emissions from residential space heating in Canada. It will focus on low- to modest-income households that currently heat with natural gas, a context where decarbonization is especially challenging. It will use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate how heat pump installation affects energy consumption and affordability, greenhouse gas emissions, indoor air quality, and home comfort. The project will provide important findings about the real-world performance of a key climate change mitigation technology, which will be critical for building affordable solutions to reducing greenhouse gases across the country.