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[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago (8 children)

I'm in Manitoba and am kind of in the same situation. Even though our electricity is really cheap, it's still more economically efficient to use natural gas. Coupled with just buying a new furnace and air conditioner, I don't see myself getting one anytime soon. I'd still be happier if we subsidized electric heating/heat pumps (or stopped subsidizing fossil fuels so much) but recognize I'm in a place where I can afford that and many others simply can't.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago (5 children)

If you have AC you already have a heat pump

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago (4 children)

If you have AC you have 98% of a bidirectional heat pump and likely no way to easily convert it to bidirectional.

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Air Conditioning only heat pumps should be taxed extra to entice people to get a real heat pump.

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

Absolutely agree.

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