The Yukon government has launched an affordable heat pump program, with funding from both the federal and territorial governments. The program aims to help low-to-medium income homeowners reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions. The federal government is contributing $1.6 million, while the Yukon government is contributing an additional $700,000. The program will provide 100% of eligible costs up to $24,000 for eligible households to install high-efficiency heat pumps. Heat pumps extract heat from the air or ground and deliver it into a home, reducing heating expenses and carbon emissions. Minister John Streicker emphasized the program’s goal of augmenting existing heating systems and reducing emissions. The program is part of the territorial government’s commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Interested homeowners can visit the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources Energy Branch to set up heat pumps and get support.
Yukon and Ottawa collaborate to roll out heat pump solutions in Yukon households
