Tell Prime Minister Trudeau and his ministers: new buildings must be fossil-free!

Canada is about to build millions of new homes and the federal government has announced financial incentives for the construction of new housing. This is all needed. But new homes shouldn’t be running on fossil fuels for heating and causing an increase in national greenhouse gas emissions.

Luckily, they don’t have to.

We have a much cleaner alternative for heating our homes than “natural gas” (more accurately: fossil gas) or other fossil fuels like oil: electric heat pumps! They run on electricity and lead to negligible emissions. They also provide lower monthly energy bills for residents and provide cooling in the summer. They’re a win-win for the climate and people.

As the federal government develops a Green Buildings Strategy, let’s demand they require new buildings run on electric heat pumps and provide additional support to retrofit existing buildings.

Send a message to Prime Minister Trudeau and key ministers now

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Country

Zip or Postal Code

Mobile Number

Yes I want to receive email action alerts and campaign updates from Stand.earth (untick to unsubscribe from all emails)

Yes, I would like to receive SMS alerts

By submitting your mobile number you are agreeing to receive periodic text messages from Stand.earth. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for info. Text STOP at any time to cancel.

PERSONALIZE YOUR MESSAGE

Your letter is more effective when it's been personalized by you. The most impactful letters include details about your life, why you care personally, or how you'll be impacted by this decision.

Prime Minister

Justin

Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada

Minister

Jonathan

Wilkinson

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

Minister

Steven (personal email?)

Guilbeault

Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Dear {contact_data~title} {contact_data~lastName},

Thank you for working on a Green Buildings Strategy to tackle one of our country’s biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions at this critical moment when we’re about to build millions of new homes.

I ask you to please use all legislative tools available to require new homes be built to run on electric heat pumps rather than fossil fuels like “natural” gas. I also request that you increase funding and supports for heat pump retrofits in existing buildings.

Switching to heat pumps for heating will help bring down stubborn national emissions, make monthly energy bills more affordable for residents, improve the air quality in homes, ensure everyone has access to proper heating and cooling, and avoid the costly construction of gas infrastructure which will soon become stranded assets.

I therefore call on you to incorporate the following measures in your Green Buildings Strategy and accompanying legislation:

- Require all new buildings to use highly efficient electric space and water heating by Jan 2026
- Enhance the Canada Greener Homes program’s ability to catalyze heat pump adoption in the near term by increasing the maximum rebate amount, improving accessibility of the program, speeding up rebate timelines, providing additional information and direction regarding process and contractors, and removing fossil fuel companies as intermediaries of rebates (for example, Enbridge Gas in Ontario)
- Provide individuals, municipalities, and provinces with expertise, resources, and technical advice to support and guide the transition to electric heat pumps for heating and cooling

Working towards zero carbon buildings is a simple measure you can take to rein in Canada’s emissions, ensure we meet our climate commitments, and pave the way to a more equitable and healthy society.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
{user_data~First Name} {user_data~Last Name}

I confirm I have reviewed this message and approve it

CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR MESSAGE