Residents concerned about climate change impact on home comfort: B.C. Hydro

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Of the people who said they plan to update their homes, 27 per cent said they did not feel the work would be sufficient if another extreme weather event were to occur in B.C. in the spring or summer.

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The report shows that 25 per cent of British Columbians who plan to improve their homes are considering central air as an option. Another 22 per cent said air filtration was the top project to focus on; 18 per cent said draft proofing was key; 15 per cent wanted to focus on home insulation; and the other 15 per cent are planning some exterior wall coverings.

Findings from the report show that in the summer of 2021, 14 per cent of British Columbians reportedly bought some type of AC unit to improve the comfort of their homes.

While the Crown corporation acknowledges the reaction to buy an AC unit, it does recommend switching to a heat pump, saying it is more energy efficient and that rebates are available for those switching from a fossil-fuel based system.