PRINCE RUPERT, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 – Last night, Council received a presentation of Ecotrust Canada’s final report on the feasibility of a home energy retrofit program in Prince Rupert. The study found that converting your home from natural gas to a heat pump system alongside some simple insulation upgrades can save you between $1,000 – $2,000 annually in energy bills, and is the equivalent of taking two cars off the road per household. “We’re excited about the opportunities for home energy retrofits in Prince Rupert, and appreciate the work that our partners at Ecotrust Canada have done on this project,” said Mayor Herb Pond. “Retrofits have been shown not only to benefit the environment but also the pocketbooks of our ...
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