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2009 Home HVAC News
2009 Home Heating and Air Conditioning News
Emergency Heat Season
Eefective October 15, 2009 until March 30, 2010 in emergency no-heat cases the furnace can be replaced before evaluation. More on Emergincy Furnace Replacement..
Change to Air Conditioner Coil Ratings
Ballance has shifted back toward replacing both the furnace and the air conditioner together which was the original goal of all rebate programs. Details at Change to AC Coil Rating.
EcoEnergy Air Conditioner Rebate Rules Became Less Restrictive for OEMs
NRC reversed its previous ruling that required air conditioners to have Energy Star performance out-of-the-box. Details at Change in Air Conditioner Rebates.
Rebates for Heat Pumps
HRAI successfully lobbied Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to make revisions to Canada’s EcoENERGY Retrofit –Homes Program. Details at Rebates for Heat Pumps.

Heating and Cooling Grants in Ontario Go Up
A high efficiency furnace and an air conditioner became much more affordable in Ontatio in April of 2009. On average, grants to home owners for heating and cooling systems in Ontario has gone up by 25%. Details at Heating and Cooling Grants.
Mid Efficiency Furnaces Phase Out
Enbridge Introduces Connection Charges
Effective September 2008 Enbridge introduced Connection Charges to some of the new customers who is converting from other fuels to natural gas. Details at Enbridge Connection Charges.
OPA Rebate Program
From January 1, 2009 COOL SAVINGS REBATE Program run by Ontario Power Authority will be replaced by "The Every Kilowatt Counts - Heating and Cooling Rebate Program" for residential heating and cooling. Deatails at 2009 OPA Heating and Cooling Rebate Program