Parkdale-High Park Home Retrofits Program
Thinking About Greener Home Upgrades?
Are you a homeowner considering replacements or upgrades for space heating, water heating, and home appliances? Ready to switch from gas to cleaner electricity?
Get connected with experienced homeowners, energy advisors, and a supportive team.
Save energy. Reduce your carbon footprint. Let’s do this together!
Upcoming Event:
Join us for a lively conversation where you can connect with neighbours, experienced homeowners and energy advisors while discovering more about energy saving Home Retrofits and Heat Pumps!
Next Event: Date: To Be Announced. Please stay tuned.
Time:Secure your spot by registering today using the link below. We’ll be in touch with the details.
Link to be updated
Past Events Held: September 24th, 2024, November 6th, 2024
About Us: PHP4 Climate Action
PHP4 Climate Action, in partnership with Green 13, are 2 of your most active local environmental groups. We are mostly Ward 4 residents who have undertaken many local programs and events relating to climate awareness and action.
Our Program: Inspired by Success
Our method builds on the successful model developed in another Toronto neighbourhood, the Pocket, (Pocket Change model), and has support from Toronto Home Retrofits and 350.org. We will be holding introductory/informative events in Parkdale-High Park, primarily at homes with experience in retrofits.
“Small actions can create big ripples. Each one of us has the power to make a difference in building a sustainable future. ”
Some background FACTS:
Climate change is caused by carbon pollution
Carbon pollution is largely caused by burning fossil fuel
56% of Toronto's carbon pollution is from buildings ... largely from natural gas used to heat space and water
Single-family homes produce 17% of Toronto's carbon pollution
Ontario's electricity production is currently about 87% non-carbon polluting
Cold Climate - Air Source Heat Pumps are significantly more efficient than gas furnaces. Most Toronto homeowners with CC-ASHP do not require a supplemental heating source
REFRENCES AND RESOURCES:
Vancouver Heat Pump Noise Guide https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/heat-pump-noise guide.pdf
HRAI Contractor Locator https://portal.hrai.ca/HRAI/Contractor_Locator/HRAI/ Contractor_Locator/Contractor_Locator.aspx
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) https://ashp.neep.org/#!/product_list/
Ontario Clean Air Alliance Study https://www.cleanairalliance.org/electrifying-ontarios gas-heated-homes-by-installing-air-source-heat-pumps/
Efficiency Canada’s Heat Pump Myth Buster https://www.efficiencycanada.org/ canadian-heat-pump-myth-buster/
TRCA’s STEPS Smarter Home heating https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/ heating-and-cooling/air-source-heat-pumps/smarter-home-heating/
Emporia energy monitors. https://www.emporiaenergy.com/
Home Retrofit Forum Facebook group- an information exchange community
Bulk purchase of induction stoves, homeowner heat pump testimonials – HVRA/ Net Zero Carbon Project - Harbordvillage.com/projects/netzero-carbon-project
Heat pump cost report and calculator-Canadian Climate Institute https:// www.cleanairalliance.org/calculator/
Heat pump pays off https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/heat-pumps-canada/
Homeowner Heat Pump Testimonials- Ontario Clean Air Alliance https:// www.cleanairalliance.org/heat-pump-testimonials/
Pocket Change Project–website includes webinars, retrofit stories, blogs, Retrofit Coach, newsletter signup http://pocketchangeproject.ca
Toronto Home Retrofits-growing website will include webinars, retrofit stories, blogs, Retrofit Coach, newsletter signup for homeowners http://torontohomeretrofits.ca
Switching from gas to electric https://www.cleanairalliance.org/calculator/