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Firewood is becoming both increasingly costly and difficult to obtain on Cortes. Additionally, wood burning is more carbon intensive than burning coal per unit of energy released. For the purposes of both affordability and climate change mitigation island residents may want to transition to clean electricity as the main source of heat in their homes. Residents may be eligible for up $11 000 in federal and provincial rebates for green retrofits, as well as $40 000 in a zero-interest, ten year loans. Please fill out the  following 2 minute survey to help us understand the state of heating on Cortes Island and gauge interest in information and help with applications for rebates.

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* 1. Are you a year-round resident?

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* 2. How do you heat your house in the winter? Check all that apply.

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* 3. If you heat your home with wood, approximately how many cords (a cord is 4' high by 8' long x 4' deep) do you burn per year?

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* 4. If you use wood, have you had difficulty obtaining an adequate supply?

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* 5. Are you interested in installing an electric heat pump?

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* 6. Do you need more information about federal and provincial rebates for home energy retrofits, including heat pumps?

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* 7. Would you require financial assistance to install a heat pump?

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* 8. If you have a heat pump, how much did your electric bill increase (if you are willing to share this information)? Please provide an amount for the summer and winter if possible.

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* 9. OPTIONAL:Leave an email and/or phone number here if you are interested in more information regarding heat pumps and funding to assist in the purchase and installation of heat pumps

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