{"id":4685,"date":"2024-11-28T11:56:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T16:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildingdecarbonization.ca\/?page_id=4685"},"modified":"2024-11-28T12:39:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T17:39:13","slug":"canadas-home-electrification-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buildingdecarbonization.ca\/canadas-home-electrification-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Home is where the heart is. It’s where people go to relax, pursue their personal interests, and take shelter from the outside world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sadly, for many Canadians, home can also be their largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With natural gas, oil, and propane used in space and water heating, and with appliances and equipment like gas stoves, fireplaces, lawnmowers, and generators all relying on fossil fuel combustion, Canadian homes have many sources of emissions\u2014and many options for decarbonization. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Electric equipment has many advantages, from emissions reduction to higher efficiency, improved comfort, reduced noise pollution and even long-term cost savings. Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit is designed to help Canadians understand the electric options available and factors to consider when replacing their fuel-burning appliances with electric equivalents. Written in plain language with details on costs, implementation, and emissions reduction potential for a range of household equipment, the Toolkit is intended to empower homeowners to build a plan for what equipment to replace and when, learn about electric equipment so that they can talk knowledgeably with tradespeople, and spread the word to inspire others to start their own electrification journies.<\/p>\n\n\n