A heated conversation on heat pumps

A heated conversation on heat pumps

Author: Natural Resources Canada February 21, 2023 Duration: 18:34
There’s nothing quite like a Canadian winter. Majestic scenery, fun outdoor activities, and brutally cold days that cause your heating bill to skyrocket. Scientists and engineers at Natural Resources Canada believe a promising technology can help reduce your energy consumption, the heat pump. On this episode: What are heat pumps? How do they work? Why is everyone talking about them? Are they right for you? Listen to find out. Recommended Links: • Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/about/energy-star-announcements/publications/heating-and-cooling-heat-pump/6817 • Adapting Heat Pumps to Our Canadian Climate (Simply Science Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276AP6Uh5nU • The future of home heating: Hybrid home heating systems offer energy savings and reduce GHG emissions (Simply Science Article) - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/simply-science/the-future-home-heating-hybrid-home-heating-systems-offer-energy-savings-and-reduce-g/22236 Simply Science Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%253Fsub_confirmation%253D1&token=5be173-1-1594998865448 Simply Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRCanScience Simply Science on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simply-Science-580046026023390 Simply Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysciencenrcan/ Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

Produced by the scientists and experts at Natural Resources Canada, Simply Science makes the complex world of natural resources clear and compelling. This government podcast goes beyond press releases, offering direct conversations with the researchers and innovators whose work shapes Canada's landscape and future. You'll hear detailed explorations of how green technology is being applied in real communities, the latest breakthroughs in sustainable forestry, and the surprising ways geological mapping informs everything from mineral discovery to climate adaptation. Each episode digs into a specific, timely topic, translating dense data and policy into accessible stories about the land, its resources, and the people studying them. Tune into the Simply Science podcast for a grounded, authoritative look at the science behind responsible development, where every discussion is rooted in evidence and a deep understanding of our natural world.
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