Panel Discussion The State of Policies and Programs in Support of Heat Pumps

Описание: Join HRAI's informative panel discussion from the Atlantic Heat Pump Symposium 2025, held in Halifax. The panel, featuring experts from HRAI, Natural Resources Canada, Efficiency Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Power, and the Coalition for Energy Efficiency, delves into the current state of policies and programs supporting heat pumps. Hear insights on topics like affordability, awareness building, workforce support, and future trends in energy efficiency. Don't miss the engaging Q&A session with the audience for a deeper understanding of heat pump challenges and solutions.

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00:00 Introduction to the Panel Discussion
00:39 Panel Format and Participant Introductions
01:26 Loreen Chung: Natural Resources Canada
02:21 Affordability and Awareness Initiatives
03:22 Canada Greener Homes Initiative
05:05 Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
05:39 Sunsetting Programs and Their Impact
07:45 Support for the Workforce
10:19 Robert Burns: Efficiency Nova Scotia
10:58 Efficiency Nova Scotia's Mandate and Achievements
14:10 Ed Linin: Nova Scotia Power
15:14 Nova Scotia Power's Heat Pump Initiatives
19:23 Alice Rosenberg: Consortium for Energy Efficiency
20:19 CEE's Mission and Strategic Pillars
23:11 Q&A Session with the Panelists
27:09 Government Priorities and Electrification Technologies
27:48 Legislative Changes and Strategic Electrification
28:52 US Administration's Impact on Energy Efficiency
29:31 Federal Government's Role in Energy Innovation
30:06 Challenges with Current US Administration Policies
31:27 Public-Private Partnerships and Energy Star Program
33:09 Nova Scotia's Transition to Clean Electricity
34:39 Managing Electricity Demand and Supply
36:29 Audience Questions: EVs and Heat Pumps
38:12 EVs as Part of the Energy Solution
39:56 Heat Pump Deployment and Dual Fuel Solutions
42:55 Impact of Greener Homes Program Changes
45:56 Public Education and Marketing Challenges
48:50 Role of HVAC Contractors in Consumer Decisions
50:01 Panel Conclusion and Audience Interaction