Replacement of Air-Conditioners with Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps: Pilot Project Findings in The Region of Peel

August 7, 2024

The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) have released a study analyzing the experiences of six homeowners in The Region of Peel, Ontario, that installed an ASHP (air source heat pump) to operate with an existing furnace for heating during Winter 2023/2024. Interviews, utility data, surveys, and smart thermostat data were used to assess carbon, cost, and utility savings as well as gather qualitative insights on system implementation and operation. 

Participants were recruited from December 2022 to Fall/Winter 2023. The analysis focused on Winter 2023/2024 and did not include summertime operation. Due to the timing of the CCASHP installations and subsequent recruitment into this study, the data analysis for each home did not typically encompass the full 2023/2024 heating season. However, the data analysis included more than two-thirds of the heating season for most homes. 

Go HERE for more information on the report from The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP)

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