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Heat Pump Retrofit for UNA Strata Residential Buildings

For strata condominium owners and members of strata councils, the process of retrofitting a building with heat pumps can appear overwhelming. For comprehensive information and guidance on navigating the retrofit, please refer to the information and resources available below for both owners and council members.

Heat Pump Retrofits

Building heating systems can come in many forms. Depending on the type of the existing heating system, the approach to retrofitting heat pumps can vary.

The resources below will provide guidance specifically for cases where buildings have electric baseboard heaters in suites as the primary form of heating – a common heating source in the lower mainland.

  • What are heat pumps?
  • Why are we talking about heat pump retrofits?
  • What is the advantage of a heat pump?
  • How can I get heat pumps installed in my building?

Resources

Heat Pump Workshop

Rewatch our Heat Pump Retrofit workshop to learn more about heat pumps and the retrofit navigation process.

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Clean BC Incentives

Learn more about how heat pumps are more efficient than alternatives and the CleanBC Heat Pump Rebates.

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Permit Requirements

For information on the building permits needed for additions or alterations to buildings, follow the link below.

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How to Cool Your Home

Curious about ways to cool your home? Learn about the passive and active cooling systems along with the benefits and challenges they offer when it comes to cooling your home.

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Mechanical Contractors

Not sure where to start on choosing a contractor for your heat pump retrofit? Use the search tool by CleanBC to find a registered contractor for your home upgrades.

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Checklists

Are you a strata council member or a unit owner? Follow the links to download the heat pump installation checklists for Strata Council Members or Unit Owners.

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