# A Review of Worldwide Strategies for Promoting High-Temperature Heat Pumps
## 4 The Promotion of IHPs over the World
### Canada  
The Government of Canada has committed to ambitious climate action goals, targeting a near-term reduction in emissions of 40-45% by 2030 and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. To support these objectives, the CAD 8 billion Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) initiative was established, administered through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The NZA aims to accelerate GHG emission reduction efforts, attract investments, and promote sustainable economic growth by focusing on decarbonizing high-emitting sectors and facilitating the transition of established industries to a net-zero economy, and it is structured around three main pillars [74].  
The first pillar, the Decarbonization of Large Emitters, supports major industrial sectors in reducing their GHG footprint. The second pillar, Industrial Transformation, invests in ensuring that existing industrial sectors remain competitive in a net-zero global economy. The third pillar, Clean Technology and Battery Ecosystem Development, aims to capitalize on emerging clean economy opportunities by establishing Canada as a global leader in clean technology and promoting the development of a domestic battery ecosystem [74].  
Projects funded by the NZA initiative are aligned with Canada's broader climate strategy, including the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. These initiatives aim to reduce GHG emissions across various sectors, including heavy industry and manufacturing, which significantly contribute to Canada's emissions profile. A particular focus is on reducing direct emissions from residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan specifically aims to lower CO\({}_{2}\) emissions from these buildings to 53 Mt by 2030, representing a 37% reduction compared to 2005 levels [74].  
By providing funding and support for transformative projects, the NZA initiative seeks to drive innovation, economic growth, and job creation while advancing Canada's climate goals [75].  
Existing policies, such as carbon pricing and consumer rebates, play a crucial role in making HPs the most cost-effective option for heating. It is imperative for governments to continue to enhance these policies to encourage the widespread adoption of HPs. In British Columbia, programs like the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) initiative provide substantial rebates of up to CAD 16,000 for low- and middle-income households looking to transition from oil heating to high-efficiency HPs. This transition aligns with the region's goal of promoting electrification for a more sustainable and resilient future. Additionally, the expanded HP program in British Columbia offers significant savings on home energy costs [76].  
For homeowners currently relying on oil heating, the OHPA program offers an upfront payment of up to CAD 16,000 to support the switch to energy-efficient HPs. This not only leads to substantial savings on heating bills but also contributes to reducing GHG emissions. The Canadian government has also developed a Heat Pump Calculator to help individuals estimate costs and climate pollution based on their specific circumstances. In the industrial sector, the Canadian government has implemented measures to support industries in adopting clean technology as part of their journey towards achieving net-zero emissions, such as HTHPs. Initiatives include developing a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) strategy, introducing investment tax credits to incentivize technology development and adoption, and investing in expanding the Industrial Energy Management System. These efforts aim to facilitate ISO 50001 [77] certification, provide support for energy managers, offer cohort-based training, conduct audits, and promote energy efficiency-focused retrofits for key projects. Despite those initiatives, there is an imbalance between the measures used to promote HP adoption in the residential sector and those adopted to boost HTHPs in industry [13; 76; 78].