Governments are jointly investing to help more than 1,400 homeowners and renters access energy-oriented upgrades such as heat pumps and insulation improvements.
Canada is investing more than $10 million, alongside over $3M in contributions from provincial utilities Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power, to deliver the new TakeCharge program.
Under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, TakeCharge is joint initiative between Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro designed to help below-median households in the province make their homes more energy efficient.
“This partnership will play an important role in making energy efficiency upgrades more accessible to households across Newfoundland and Labrador,” posits Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro chief executive officer Jennifer Williams.
“By working with the Government of Canada, we can help eligible customers make significant improvements that reduce energy use, support affordability, and make their homes more comfortable,” she stated.
“Programs that help improve the energy efficiency of homes can make a meaningful difference for our customers,” agrees Newfoundland Power CEO Gary Murray.
“Newfoundland Power welcomes initiatives like the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program that help eligible households access energy-saving upgrades, lower their energy use, and improve comfort at home,” he remarked.
Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, notes how “Heating a home through a Newfoundland and Labrador winter is one of the biggest bills a family faces.”
“With new federal funding, the households that need help the most could get a heat pump or better insulation installed at no-cost, and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will see the difference on their power bill year after year,” Dabrusin commented.
“More than 1,400 homeowners and renters in Newfoundland and Labrador will be able to get energy-saving upgrades at no cost,” according to Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries. “For a senior on a fixed income or a young family renting their first place, that means a warmer house and a smaller heating bill.”
Over 300,000 heat pumps have been installed nationally with federal support.