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You’ve probably heard about climate change affecting our environment in drastic ways.

Maybe you’ve also worried about a coming energy crisis that will make fuel scarce and unaffordable.

Home energy

You might not realize it, but climate change and energy security are connected.

Climate change – protect yourself, protect the planet.
Energy security – prepare for the energy crisis.

Home energy renovations

Get started today with Government of Canada grants + Ontario or British Columbia rebates for home energy renovations.

Furnace – install a new high-efficiency gas or oil ENERGY STAR qualified furnace
Windows & doors – look for ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights for your climate zone
Insulation – upgrade insulation levels in your attic, roof, walls, basement, crawl space, and exposed floors
Air conditioner – replace existing window air conditioner(s) or central air conditioner system with ENERGY STAR qualified units
Hot water heater – upgrade to an instantaneous or high-efficiency gas water heater
Heat pump – enjoy the heating and air conditioning benefits of an energy-efficient air-source heat pump system
Geothermal – go geothermal with big incentives for ground- or water-source heat pumps
Solar – go solar with a solar-panel powered hot water system
Boiler – install a high-efficiency gas or oil ENERGY STAR qualified boiler
HRV – improve you home’s air quality with a heat recovery ventilator or HRV
Air sealing – improve the air tightness of your home

And there’s more.

Government grants

Take advantage of the federal government ecoENERGY grant + province of Ontario or BC rebate programs.

Canada ecoENERGY grants — You can get up to $5,000 in home improvement grants through the Canadian government’s ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program.
Ontario Home Energy rebates — Double your money with matching rebates from the Ontario government. Ontario’s Home Energy Audit program matches dollar for dollar up to $5,000 from the Canadian government — for a total of up to $10,000. Click here for more
British Columbia rebates — Get more money with LiveSmart BC rebate incentives. The BC government’s new LiveSmartBC: Efficiency Incentive Program provides rebates in addition to the $5,000 in available federal ecoENERGY grants - for a total of more than $10,000. Click here for more
Home Energy Assessments — To qualify for Government of Canada grants and provincial rebates, you must get a home energy assessment before and after your home improvement work. Get up to $150 cash back on the cost of your first energy assessment with rebates from Ontario’s Home Energy Savings program and British Columbia’s LiveSmartBC program. Click here for more

ecoENERGY — conditions

Some conditions apply.

Home energy assessment — To qualify for ecoENERGY incentives you must get a home energy assessment before and after your upgrades. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first assessment.
Renovations — You can complete the improvements yourself or hire a contractor. We recommend you document your renovations with receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
Once per house — You can apply for federal ecoENERGY grants once per house. Use this opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible within your 18 month eligibility period.
18 months — You have 18 months from the date of your first energy assessment to finish your improvements and complete a second energy assessment.
Existing homes only — Newly built homes occupied for less than six months do not qualify for ecoENERGY grants. Once a newly built home has been occupied for more than six months, there is no limit to how old a home can be to qualify for ecoENERGY rebates.
Local codes & by-laws — All improvements or renovations must meet local codes and by-laws. Pay special attention to the placement of vapour barriers when adding insulation to the building envelope. Before undertaking improvements or renovations, find out about the appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality will not be compromised.
Higher efficiency — To qualify for ecoENERGY grants, any new equipment must have a higher efficiency than that of the original equipment it replaces.
Program rules — You will receive a homeowner kit during your first energy assessment that includes printed ecoENERGY literature explaining the rules of the program. Take the time to read these rules carefully. Homeowners are responsible for learning and following the rules of the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program.
Questions about eligibility — If you are not certain about the eligibility of your house, or any specific renovations you are planning, you should request clarification from the federal government. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for ecoENERGY grants before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.

More rebates & incentives

Ontario Home Energy rebates

Get cash back for your first ecoENERGY assessment with a Home Energy Audit rebate from the Ontario government.

Home Energy Audit program — Rebate of 50% of the cost of your first energy assessment.
Up to $150 — To be eligible for an Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate you must receive an ecoENERGY assessment from a certified energy advisor.
You are not required to carry out a renovation to receive the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate.
Your advisor applies for the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate on your behalf.

Double your federal ecoENERGY grant with matching tax-free rebates from the Government of Ontario.

Ontario Home Energy Audit program — Get rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements from the Ontario government. Click here
Up to $10,000 — Matches dollar for dollar up to $5,000 available from the federal government’s ecoENERGY program — for a total of up to $10,000.
You begin — by completing an ecoENERGY assessment with a certified energy advisor. Your are eligible for a rebate of up to $150 on the cost of your first ecoENERGY assessment (see Home Energy Audit program, above).
Your advisor — will apply for Ontario’s matching Home Energy Retrofit rebates on your behalf after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your home has been re-assessed. You have 18 months from the date of the first energy assessment to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends and complete a second assessment.
Ontario Rebates List — Shows combined tax-free grant amounts from the Governments of Ontario and Canada. Click here

British Columbia LiveSmartBC rebates

Good news! You can get started today on the BC Government’s LiveSmartBC: Efficiency Incentive Program.

LiveSmart BC — Rebates for home energy assessments and incentives for energy-efficient home improvements. Click here
$150 refund — You pay the energy advisor up to $150 for your first energy assessment. LiveSmart BC will pay the energy advisor for the remaining portion of the cost. To reduce your costs further, LiveSmart BC will send you a refund of up to $150 for the costs you paid for your first assessment (not including GST and travel costs). To qualify for this refund, you must complete energy-efficiency renovations to your home, and obtain a second energy assessment.
18 months — To be eligible for LiveSmart BC you must receive an ecoENERGY assessment from a certified energy advisor before you begin home improvement work. Your have 18 months from the date of the first energy assessment to make some or all of your incentive qualifying renovations and complete your second energy assessment.
BC Rebates List — Shows combined tax-free grant amounts from the Governments of British Columbia and Canada. Click here

Canada Home Renovation Tax Credit

Get up to $1,350 in tax credits from the Canadian government for eligible home renovations including a new furnace, insulation, windows and more.

Home Renovation Tax Credit — Budget 2009 proposes a 15-per-cent non-refundable tax credit for home renovations in Canada. Click here for details
Up to $1,350 — The Home Renovation Tax Credit may be claimed for the 2009 taxation year on the portion of eligible home improvement expenditures exceeding $1,000, but less than $10,000. Get up to $1,350 in tax relief.
Act now — Canada’s Home Renovation Tax Credit applies for home improvement work performed, or goods acquired, after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2010. Individuals may claim this credit (including expenditures made in January 2010) in their 2009 income tax returns.
Combine tax credit, grants and rebates — Canada’s Home Renovation Tax Credit is in addition to the federal government’s support for Canadians to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. Federal grants paid through the ecoENERGY Retrofit program will not reduce the value of claims for home improvement expenditures made under the Home Renovation Tax Credit. Provincial rebates paid through the Ontario government’s Home Energy Savings rebate program, and the BC government’s LiveSmart BC program, will not reduce the value of claims made under the Canadian government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit.

Your advisor can help

By choosing a HomePerformance Energy Advisor to do your energy assessment, you’ll receive information on these and other energy incentives available in your area.

Enjoy all the benefits

Do it right

All it takes is a few key renovations. Each house has its own specific energy-savings needs, and yours is no different. By following the expert advice of a certified energy advisor, you’ll be able to make the energy renovations or “retrofits” that make a difference.

Three easy steps

Get a home energy assessment.
Choose the right renovations for you
Save energy and money

By doing energy renovations you will ...

Save energy — Your home won’t need as much energy to stay comfortable.
Save money — Less energy used = lower energy costs for you.
Grants + Rebates — Qualify for tax-free government grants for home renovation, sent directly to you.

And that’s not all. Here are more benefits ...

Greater comfort – Your home will be warmer in winter, cooler in summer.
Better health – You’ll eliminate health concerns like chills, drafts and airborne pollutants and pollen.
Increased home value – By making energy renovations, you’ll increase the resale value of your home. An official EnerGuide label proves you’ve done the work.
Simpler home maintenance – No more scrubbing moldy windowsills! Keep airborne dust and dirt outside where it belongs!

When you improve your home, you also make a difference to the rest of the world. You’ll help address important global issues like ...

Climate change – Energy renovations help reduce your home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Energy security – By reducing your home’s energy use, you’ll be less deeply affected by energy price fluctuations and supply interruptions.

And there’s even more. Check back soon to read more ways you can save!

Get started today!

Learn more about Renovation Grants in Canada ...

Home Renovation

Window - replacement
Door - ENERGY STAR
Attic, roof - insulation
Exterior wall - insulation
Basement - insulation
Crawl space - insulation
Air sealing - air tightness, blower door test
HRV - heat recovery ventilator

Equipment

Furnace - high efficiency
Hot water heater - tankless, high efficiency
Air conditioner - central, window replacement
Heat pump - air source
Geothermal - heat pump
Boiler - gas, oil
Solar - hot water system
Toilet - efficient low flush

To qualify you need a home energy assessment before your renovations. For more information on tax-free government grants or to book an Ontario or BC home assessment call 1-877-732-9888.