Recently, Quebec government sparked much debate by announcing its intention to ban the use of fossil-based natural gas for heating buildings. While this initiative is part of a commendable effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it comes with some questions and concerns that deserve special attention. Here are some thoughts and nuances on some of the issues affecting Quebec’s energy situation.
With fall well and truly here, it’s starting to get cold and we have already started lighting our stoves and fireplaces to get the rising humidity out. When people begin operating their appliances again, the number of repair requests increase immediatly. So we took the opportunity to ask our technical service expert what they thought were the most common causes of heaters breaking or malfunctioning. Here are 5 things they told us.
We are pleased to inform you that Archgard is back with a brand new linear appliance. This model of 62” diagonal enhances their gas fireplace offering in this contemporary category. Discover the latest in the Kojin family.
Discover Pacific Energy’s latest innovation: Advanced Combustion Management Technology (ACMS) that they have integrated into the new generation of their LE2 stoves. ACMS is a technology exclusive to Pacific Energy that allows them to meet high performance and environmental requirements, without catalysts.
In Canada, all gas appliances on the market must undergo an energy efficiency test. This was established by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association). It is more commonly referred to as the P.4 test. This has been in place since 2003 and makes it easier for Canadian consumers to compare different gas fireplace models. You will recognize it by the EnerGuide label.
Through this article, we aim to share with you the white paper written by the HPBAC (Hearth, Patio & BBQ Association of Canada), along with important information related to the Canadian gas fireplace market.
When considering investing in a new grill, it’s essential to compare the available options to determine which one will best suit your needs. Today, we’re analyzing two famous brands: Saber and Napoleon. We’ll focus on several key criteria: cooking quality, cooking options, heat distribution, gas consumption, build quality, and time required to reach 500 degrees.
Autumn has now arrived, which also means that it is apple season. If you’re not the type to put on your checkered jacket and invade the pick-your-own orchards, we give you another option to still enjoy apples: CIDER. Formerly very classic, it has evolved a lot and the cider makers offer us products that are just as different from each other.
Thanks to the collaboration of Boucherie Brunelle, Alain Larose, chef, returns once again with his recipes, each one more original and tasty than the last. With the return of the cold weather, it’s time for comforting meals. This time, a surprising mix of beef, squash and root beer, to be discovered tenderly.
In fact, natural gas is one of the most efficient sources of energy we have. With our electricity supply limited, natural gas remains the best alternative for many applications. But natural gas, until we include a lot more RNG, increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. So when there is an alternative, we should consider it.
The government has only one option to decarbonize the economy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and that is “electricity”. It has to be clean, green electricity. In Quebec, we have a lot of clean electricity, but we are reaching the end of our capacity. Residential projects are on hold in Outaouais, because Hydro-Québec (HQ) does not have the capacity to supply them. Towns like Sutton and Owls Head are seeing their development blocked due to lack of electricity.
HPBAC formed a panel composed of people from different backgrounds, ranging from manufacturers to distributors. I had the honor of attending this meeting as a representative of the specialized dealers of the APC (Association of Heating Professionals) in order to comment on the reality in Quebec.