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Editor's Note 
 
Just in time for the middle of summer, a new report from Statistics Canada shows an increase in the country's air conditioning usage, and looks at which Canadians are using it to stay the coolest, from province to building type.
- Doug Picklyk, Editor
 
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New report breaks down air conditioning usage across Canada

Report from Statistics Canada shows an increase in air conditioning usage across Canada with 68% of households using air conditioning, compared to 64% in 2021.


Submit your hydronics installations to our Sweet Heat competition!

Sponsored by CB Supplies, send us your hydronics installation photos before Thursday, July 31 for a chance to claim the Sweet Heat winner’s crown – along with some sweet prizes – in one of three categories.


LG expands water heating portfolio with OSO acquisition

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Toronto Hydro launches accessibility initiative for AI building decarbonization tool

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Oatey gathers North America's plumbing ambassadors for multi-day event

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Construction Safety Nova Scotia releases report on mental health

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Win a $2000 hydronic package including an IVAR manifold and Vipert (PE-RT) Radiant Tubing courtesy of CB Supplies

Send us pics of your installation. Include a brief description of the particular challenges that you faced with this installation and how you overcame the obstacles. Submissions are limited to one per contractor, per category. Deadline to enter is July 31, 2025. All submissions will be shown at the Modern Hydronics Summit 2025.

There are three categories:
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Canada is a leader in solar air heating

Canadian building designers are incorporating solar thermal energy into space heating and preheating fresh air for ventilation, typically using glazed or unglazed perforated solar collectors. » Read More...
 
 
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IAPMO Annual Conference

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IEQ Conference

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Montreal
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