The City of Toronto has launched a Furnace Upgrade Program to support residents in upgrading their home heating and cooling. This initiative supports homeowners to replace aging furnaces with electric heat pumps, contributing to improved home comfort, more efficient energy use and a healthier environment.
Through this program, residents will be able to:
Heat pumps are a clean, efficient, and comfortable way to heat and cool your home that can replace your gas furnace. They significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy.
The City has collaborated with Toronto Hydro to provide free energy coaching services to help you navigate upgrades to your home including guidance on clean heating and cooling technologies, along with access to qualified contractors, service providers and professionals through Toronto Hydro's Cleantech Services Directory.
Services are available by phone or video call to Toronto residents (both tenants and homeowners) living in single-family homes (detached, semi-detached, townhouse or row house).
For more information or to request an appointment, see Toronto Hydro Energy Coaching.
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