CFN member First Nations and other remote Indigenous communities are embracing heat pumps as a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for indoor heating and cooling. Community-wide heat pumps have already been installed by Skidegate, Old Massett, Heiltsuk, and Gitga’at, and installations are ongoing in Kitasoo Xai’Xais, Nuxalk, Uchucklesaht, and more.

In contrast to electric baseboard heaters, heat pumps are three times more energy efficient and can be powered by renewable energy sources, reducing both operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. 

To extend the success achieved by CFN member communities in implementing community-wide heat pumps, the Indigenous Climate Action Network has collaborated with partners and communities to develop a comprehensive resource: the Toolkit for Installing Heat Pumps in Remote Indigenous Communities.

This toolkit, which highlights knowledge sharing and the power of collaboration, offers step-by-step guidance tailored to the unique needs of each community interested in adopting heat pumps.