BC Heat Pump Technology Attraction Strategy

The BC Heat Pump Technology Attraction Strategy is a collaborative effort of B2E and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC). The Strategy works to:

• Identify the availability, needs and gaps of heat pump technologies in BC. 
• Identify and understand barriers to addressing these gaps. 
• Develop actions and implementation steps to overcome barriers.  

While most of BC’s heat pump needs are met by currently available technologies – particularly for single-family homes and new construction – gaps remain in key segments, including lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant options for space heating systems, high temperature (>180°F/82°C) air-to-water space heating units, very low-capacity 120V in-room units for low heating demand applications, and in-room units that integrate ventilation.   

The Strategy will work to bring the best quality and most affordable heat pumps into BC’s market, while helping spur innovation and manufacturing for new products as well; it will support training and workforce development, and ensure that provincial and local government leadership on building decarbonization will continue to inspire and connect with other jurisdictions around the world.

To learn more about the Strategy and connect with the forthcoming implementation working group within B2E, please connect with the VEC here.

To read the BC Heat Pump Attraction Strategy, visit https://vancouvereconomic.com/blog/media/about-the-bc-heat-pump-strategy