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Frequently Asked Questions about Renewable and Energy Efficient Technologies

Electric Vehicles

Question 1: Are EVs less polluting than gas powered cars?

Question 2: Are there enough metal and mineral resources to supply electric vehicles?

Question 3: Will EV batteries last until the vehicle’s end of life?

Question 4: Are EVs more affordable than gas cars?

Question 5: Do EVs have enough range?

Question 6: Can the grid handle EVs?

Question 7: Are EVs suitable for cold Canadian winters?

Question 8: Do EVs have a greater fire risk than gas cars?

Question 9: Is there any demand for EVs in Canada?

Renewable Energy

Question 1: What happens when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine?

Question 2: Are renewables and energy storage too costly?

Question 3: What about the carbon footprint related to producing solar panels and wind turbines?

Question 4: What about equipment waste at end of life for renewables?

Question 5: Is renewable energy a viable option today?

Question 6: Do renewables work in Canada?

Heat Pumps

Question 1: What are the different types of heat pumps?

Question 2: What about heating on the coldest days of the year?

Question 3: Are heat pumps new and untested technology?

Question 4: Is Canada alone in shifting from gas and oil based furnaces to heat pumps?

Question 5: Do heat pumps work in cold climates like Canada?

Question 6: Are heat pumps more expensive than gas heat?

Question 7: Can electrical grids handle the load from additional heat pumps?

Question 8: Do heat pumps reduce climate pollution if the electricity is powered by dirty (fossil fuel) energy?

Question 9: What about the climate impacts of the refrigerants used in the heat pump?

Question 10: Can a gas furnace work when the power goes out?

Question 11: Will heat pumps work in older homes?

Question 12: Do HVAC contractors support heat pump installations?

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