Brendan Haley
@brhaley.bsky.social
Policy director for an energy-efficient economy with Efficiency Canada. Adjunct professor at Carleton Public Policy - climate, industrial policy & 🇨🇦 political economy. Ex-pat Nova Scotian in Ottawa.
This Halloween, my costume is an electric heat pump water heater (HPWH).
If you don’t think this is a SCARY costume - here are some scary policy developments related to water heating.
If you don’t think this is a SCARY costume - here are some scary policy developments related to water heating.
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This Halloween, my costume is an electric heat pump water heater (HPWH).
If you don’t think this is a SCARY costume - here are some scary policy developments related to water heating.
If you don’t think this is a SCARY costume - here are some scary policy developments related to water heating.
Re: these headlines from the @climateinstitute.bsky.social newsletter
Given weather extremes and wildfires should transmission lines be the top priority?
They fall down in storms and smoke causes them to short circuit
Batteries, air sealing & filtration keep lights on and smoke out
#energysky
Given weather extremes and wildfires should transmission lines be the top priority?
They fall down in storms and smoke causes them to short circuit
Batteries, air sealing & filtration keep lights on and smoke out
#energysky
July 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Re: these headlines from the @climateinstitute.bsky.social newsletter
Given weather extremes and wildfires should transmission lines be the top priority?
They fall down in storms and smoke causes them to short circuit
Batteries, air sealing & filtration keep lights on and smoke out
#energysky
Given weather extremes and wildfires should transmission lines be the top priority?
They fall down in storms and smoke causes them to short circuit
Batteries, air sealing & filtration keep lights on and smoke out
#energysky
A new type of "window heat pump" that gives tenants an ability to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter without relying on a landlord's central system
It plus into a standard 120-volt outlet
A recent @aceee.org report found this to be a cost-effective tech www.aceee.org/press-releas...
It plus into a standard 120-volt outlet
A recent @aceee.org report found this to be a cost-effective tech www.aceee.org/press-releas...
July 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new type of "window heat pump" that gives tenants an ability to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter without relying on a landlord's central system
It plus into a standard 120-volt outlet
A recent @aceee.org report found this to be a cost-effective tech www.aceee.org/press-releas...
It plus into a standard 120-volt outlet
A recent @aceee.org report found this to be a cost-effective tech www.aceee.org/press-releas...
Canada is looking for a homegrown, adaptable energy options in these turbulent times.
In a new report we find that energy efficiency is a very "made-in-Canada" resource, with opportunities to further increase self-reliance and economic resilience.
www.efficiencycanada.org/made-in-cana...
In a new report we find that energy efficiency is a very "made-in-Canada" resource, with opportunities to further increase self-reliance and economic resilience.
www.efficiencycanada.org/made-in-cana...
June 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Canada is looking for a homegrown, adaptable energy options in these turbulent times.
In a new report we find that energy efficiency is a very "made-in-Canada" resource, with opportunities to further increase self-reliance and economic resilience.
www.efficiencycanada.org/made-in-cana...
In a new report we find that energy efficiency is a very "made-in-Canada" resource, with opportunities to further increase self-reliance and economic resilience.
www.efficiencycanada.org/made-in-cana...
Quick comparison suggests they plan to save about 1% on average a year.
That's about what Nova Scotia regulatory achieves today and some states are targeting double that amount. So perhaps Québec could do even more!
Last full comparison here www.efficiencycanada.org/comparison/
That's about what Nova Scotia regulatory achieves today and some states are targeting double that amount. So perhaps Québec could do even more!
Last full comparison here www.efficiencycanada.org/comparison/
April 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Quick comparison suggests they plan to save about 1% on average a year.
That's about what Nova Scotia regulatory achieves today and some states are targeting double that amount. So perhaps Québec could do even more!
Last full comparison here www.efficiencycanada.org/comparison/
That's about what Nova Scotia regulatory achieves today and some states are targeting double that amount. So perhaps Québec could do even more!
Last full comparison here www.efficiencycanada.org/comparison/
Switching from oil to heat pump can certainly save a lot of money.
Here is a recent estimate of the savings, and a blog outlining a bunch of other reasons why oil is expensive and risky w/ @sarahriddell.bsky.social
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
Here is a recent estimate of the savings, and a blog outlining a bunch of other reasons why oil is expensive and risky w/ @sarahriddell.bsky.social
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
February 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Switching from oil to heat pump can certainly save a lot of money.
Here is a recent estimate of the savings, and a blog outlining a bunch of other reasons why oil is expensive and risky w/ @sarahriddell.bsky.social
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
Here is a recent estimate of the savings, and a blog outlining a bunch of other reasons why oil is expensive and risky w/ @sarahriddell.bsky.social
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
January 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
My article with @evanpivnick.bsky.social & @sachigibson.bsky.social is re-published by @cleanenergycanada.org
So I get to re-share it, with my meme
Why pay power plants, when you can pay people to be energy efficient and demand flexible?
#energysky 💡🔌
cleanenergycanada.org/pay-people-i...
So I get to re-share it, with my meme
Why pay power plants, when you can pay people to be energy efficient and demand flexible?
#energysky 💡🔌
cleanenergycanada.org/pay-people-i...
January 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My article with @evanpivnick.bsky.social & @sachigibson.bsky.social is re-published by @cleanenergycanada.org
So I get to re-share it, with my meme
Why pay power plants, when you can pay people to be energy efficient and demand flexible?
#energysky 💡🔌
cleanenergycanada.org/pay-people-i...
So I get to re-share it, with my meme
Why pay power plants, when you can pay people to be energy efficient and demand flexible?
#energysky 💡🔌
cleanenergycanada.org/pay-people-i...
Under the new 🇨🇦 Clean Electricity Regulations, let's make paying people for energy efficiency the first resort and natural gas the last @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social 🔌💡
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
January 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Under the new 🇨🇦 Clean Electricity Regulations, let's make paying people for energy efficiency the first resort and natural gas the last @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social 🔌💡
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
Canada's energy efficiency program savings and spending is increasing.
Why? Provinces are doing real net-zero planning & they need it for affordability, as well as growing demand for clean electricity
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
Why? Provinces are doing real net-zero planning & they need it for affordability, as well as growing demand for clean electricity
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
December 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Canada's energy efficiency program savings and spending is increasing.
Why? Provinces are doing real net-zero planning & they need it for affordability, as well as growing demand for clean electricity
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
Why? Provinces are doing real net-zero planning & they need it for affordability, as well as growing demand for clean electricity
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
A bunch of energy efficiency allies mobilized to support electricity energy efficiency
The electricity programs survived, and now they are ready to grow
The electricity programs survived, and now they are ready to grow
December 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
A bunch of energy efficiency allies mobilized to support electricity energy efficiency
The electricity programs survived, and now they are ready to grow
The electricity programs survived, and now they are ready to grow
I was involved in educating on ratepayer funded efficiency being a "resource" for the electricity system.
www.efficiencycanada.org/wp-content/u...
www.efficiencycanada.org/wp-content/u...
December 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I was involved in educating on ratepayer funded efficiency being a "resource" for the electricity system.
www.efficiencycanada.org/wp-content/u...
www.efficiencycanada.org/wp-content/u...
All the #cdnpoli electricity / energy roadmap people @evanpivnick.bsky.social @jasondion.bsky.social
What's up with energy roadmap guidance in the Fall Economic Statement not including energy efficiency / demand management?
What's up with energy roadmap guidance in the Fall Economic Statement not including energy efficiency / demand management?
December 16, 2024 at 10:45 PM
All the #cdnpoli electricity / energy roadmap people @evanpivnick.bsky.social @jasondion.bsky.social
What's up with energy roadmap guidance in the Fall Economic Statement not including energy efficiency / demand management?
What's up with energy roadmap guidance in the Fall Economic Statement not including energy efficiency / demand management?
Nova Scotia dropped from previous Scorecards
It isn’t that its performance has gone down – other provinces have gone up and are overtaking this traditional leader in efficiency programs
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It isn’t that its performance has gone down – other provinces have gone up and are overtaking this traditional leader in efficiency programs
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Nova Scotia dropped from previous Scorecards
It isn’t that its performance has gone down – other provinces have gone up and are overtaking this traditional leader in efficiency programs
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It isn’t that its performance has gone down – other provinces have gone up and are overtaking this traditional leader in efficiency programs
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
New Brunswick has climbed significantly in Scorecard rankings
The Auditor General used previous Scorecards, and the gov’t implemented recommendations re: stable fossil fuel program funding, electricity targets, and low-income programs
The Auditor General used previous Scorecards, and the gov’t implemented recommendations re: stable fossil fuel program funding, electricity targets, and low-income programs
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
New Brunswick has climbed significantly in Scorecard rankings
The Auditor General used previous Scorecards, and the gov’t implemented recommendations re: stable fossil fuel program funding, electricity targets, and low-income programs
The Auditor General used previous Scorecards, and the gov’t implemented recommendations re: stable fossil fuel program funding, electricity targets, and low-income programs
PEI leads in efficiency programs
It has taken a whole-of-gov’t approach to reaching net-zero, which includes aggressively tackling energy poverty with free heat pumps and insulation
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It has taken a whole-of-gov’t approach to reaching net-zero, which includes aggressively tackling energy poverty with free heat pumps and insulation
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
PEI leads in efficiency programs
It has taken a whole-of-gov’t approach to reaching net-zero, which includes aggressively tackling energy poverty with free heat pumps and insulation
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It has taken a whole-of-gov’t approach to reaching net-zero, which includes aggressively tackling energy poverty with free heat pumps and insulation
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
Quebec is a leader in electric transportation and industrial efficiency
It has enabling legislation to implement a mandatory building performance standard for existing buildings
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It has enabling legislation to implement a mandatory building performance standard for existing buildings
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Quebec is a leader in electric transportation and industrial efficiency
It has enabling legislation to implement a mandatory building performance standard for existing buildings
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
It has enabling legislation to implement a mandatory building performance standard for existing buildings
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
The top rank goes to BC
BC has its pioneering “step” building code and promotes transportation electrification
Every new heating system could be climate-ready by implementing a proposed “100% efficiency” standard
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
BC has its pioneering “step” building code and promotes transportation electrification
Every new heating system could be climate-ready by implementing a proposed “100% efficiency” standard
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
The top rank goes to BC
BC has its pioneering “step” building code and promotes transportation electrification
Every new heating system could be climate-ready by implementing a proposed “100% efficiency” standard
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
BC has its pioneering “step” building code and promotes transportation electrification
Every new heating system could be climate-ready by implementing a proposed “100% efficiency” standard
www.scorecard.efficiencycanada.org/energy-effic...
The latest data shows the highest levels of efficiency program spending yet
More provinces are realizing they need more energy efficiency to manage electricity load growth, reduce energy poverty, and take climate action in a way that reduces the cost of living
More provinces are realizing they need more energy efficiency to manage electricity load growth, reduce energy poverty, and take climate action in a way that reduces the cost of living
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
The latest data shows the highest levels of efficiency program spending yet
More provinces are realizing they need more energy efficiency to manage electricity load growth, reduce energy poverty, and take climate action in a way that reduces the cost of living
More provinces are realizing they need more energy efficiency to manage electricity load growth, reduce energy poverty, and take climate action in a way that reduces the cost of living
Can I be on this one? I direct an energy efficiency research and advocacy org in Canada.
Even got some media for heat pump Halloween costume 😀
Even got some media for heat pump Halloween costume 😀
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Can I be on this one? I direct an energy efficiency research and advocacy org in Canada.
Even got some media for heat pump Halloween costume 😀
Even got some media for heat pump Halloween costume 😀
CBC report on oil furnace phase out in Canada (for new buildings)
See cost of oil compared to heat pump system below.
Why not protect consumers by phasing out in both new and replacements in existing buildings?
cbc.ca/news/politic...
See cost of oil compared to heat pump system below.
Why not protect consumers by phasing out in both new and replacements in existing buildings?
cbc.ca/news/politic...
July 16, 2024 at 12:43 PM
CBC report on oil furnace phase out in Canada (for new buildings)
See cost of oil compared to heat pump system below.
Why not protect consumers by phasing out in both new and replacements in existing buildings?
cbc.ca/news/politic...
See cost of oil compared to heat pump system below.
Why not protect consumers by phasing out in both new and replacements in existing buildings?
cbc.ca/news/politic...
Home heating oil is expensive
Regulations that prevent installation of new fuel oil heating systems is a customer protection measure at this point
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
Regulations that prevent installation of new fuel oil heating systems is a customer protection measure at this point
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
April 11, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Home heating oil is expensive
Regulations that prevent installation of new fuel oil heating systems is a customer protection measure at this point
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
Regulations that prevent installation of new fuel oil heating systems is a customer protection measure at this point
www.efficiencycanada.org/why-canada-s...
Full page add in today's Hill Times by energy advisors who have had their jobs disrupted by abrupt cancellation of Canada Greener Home Grants
March 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Full page add in today's Hill Times by energy advisors who have had their jobs disrupted by abrupt cancellation of Canada Greener Home Grants
