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HRAI Responds to Reports of Unethical Business Practices

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Mississauga, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2022) - Recent reports by the CBC and CTV have both exposed unethical business practices by heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • Mississauga, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2022) - Recent reports by the CBC and CTV have both exposed unethical business practices by heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors in Ontario.
  • "We do not and have never supported the use of high pressure or deceptive sales tactics when dealing with home or business owners," stated Sandy MacLeod, President and CEO of HRAI.
  • The companies featured in both reports are not HRAI Members, and have not met the criteria to be listed.
  • "We will continue to advocate against all unethical sales practices that are harming consumers and our industry," concluded MacLeod.

Study Finds Big Savings for Government Electrification Plans Through Ground-Source Heat Pumps

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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The study was done by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, a firm with extensive knowledge of the North American energy marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • The study was done by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, a firm with extensive knowledge of the North American energy marketplace.
  • "For many years, experts in the field have known that ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) offer considerable energy cost savings to Canadians while reducing carbon emissions and contributing to Canada's fight against climate change.
  • That number represents the societal benefit, over and above the household-level energy cost savings and after allowing for the initial costs of installation.
  • "Our modelling finds that across the country, doing so can significantly reduce the cost of achieving our ambitious climate goals."