Ontario Air Sealing Rebate - Ontario Blower Door Test

Get up to $430
Ontario air sealing grants

Air sealing
Ontario rebates
up to $430
Grants: windows, doors,
insulation, furnace
and more!

Air sealing — Ontario

Ontario homeowners can get Government of Ontario grants for air sealing their home.

$190 — air sealing
to improve air tightness of home to achieve the base target indicated in your ecoENERGY evaluation report
$310 — air sealing
to improve air tightness of home to achieve 10% better than the base target indicated in your ecoENERGY evaluation report (included $120 bonus)
$430 — air sealing
to improve air tightness of home to achieve 20% better than the base target indicated in your ecoENERGY evaluation report (included $240 bonus)

See Ontario Rebate List for details. Click here

Air sealing rebates — how they work

Take advantage of Ontario Home Energy grants from the Ontario government, for air sealing your home:

Ontario Home Energy rebates — Ontario homeowners can get up to $430 in grants from the Ontario government for for air sealing. The Government of Ontario grants up to $5,000 for home energy renovations through the Ontario Home Energy Savings program, which is in effect until March 31, 2011. Click here for more
Home Energy Audits — To qualify for Government of Ontario’s Home Energy air sealing rebates, Ontario homeowners must get a home energy audit before and after their air sealing work. Get up to $150 cash back on the cost of your first energy audit with rebates from the Ontario government’s Home Energy Audit program. Click here for more

Ontario rebates

Air sealing your home is just one way to save.

Get tax-free Ontario rebates of up to $5,000 for:

Home Renovations — Windows, doors, insulation, and air sealing
Equipment — Furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, geothermal heating, solar panel hot water systems, HRV, low-flush toilets, and more ...

Ontario homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation grants from the Government of Ontario:

Furnaces — high-efficiency gas or oil, up to $790
Central air conditioners — replacement $250
Hot water heaters — condensing gas $375
Hot water heaters — tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $375
Boilers — high-efficiency gas or oil $750
HRV — heat recovery ventilator $375
Solar — hot water system $1,250
Heat pumps — air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner $500
Geothermal — ground- or water-source heat pumps which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems up to $4,375

Ontario homeowners can also get ...

Attic or roof — insulation up to $750
Exterior wall — insulation up to $1,875
Basement — insulation up to $1,250
Crawl space — insulation up to $1,000
Air sealing — for your home up to $430
Windows & doors — $40 for each replacement unit
Toilets — $65 for each replacement unit

And there’s more.

Ontario Rebates List — Ontario homeowners can qualify for tax-free rebate amounts of up to $5,000 from the Government of Ontario. Click here
Toronto Rebates — Toronto homeowners can get up to $1,000 more for home insulation through the City of Toronto’s HEAT program. Click here

Easy to start — Ontario

All you do is make one call — 1-877-732-9888 — to book a home energy audit with an Ontario Energy Advisor – your first step to qualifying for Ontario government rebates for home energy renovations.

Book your energy audit with a certified HomePerformance Energy Advisor. Your Energy Advisor will help you make the right energy saving choices for your Ontario home. Click here

Ontario Home Energy — conditions

Some conditions apply.

Home energy audit — To qualify for Ontario Home Energy Savings grants you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment before and after upgrades to your Ontario home. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first audit.
Renovations — You can complete the improvements yourself or hire an Ontario contractor. We recommend you document your renovations with receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
18 months — You need to apply for Ontario Home Energy grants within 18 months of your first audit, or before March 31, 2011, whichever comes first. Use the opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible.
Existing homes only — Newly built Ontario homes occupied for less than six months do not qualify for Ontario government 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 Ontario rebates.
Local codes & by-laws — All improvements or renovations must meet Ontario building 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 Ontario Home Energy grants, any new equipment installed in your Ontario home must have a higher efficiency than that of the original equipment it replaces.
Questions about eligibility — If you are not certain about the eligibility of your Ontario house, or any specific renovations you are planning, you should request clarification from the Ontario government. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for Ontario Home Energy grants before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.

Ontario rebates & incentives

Ontario Home Energy rebates

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

Home Energy Audit program — Rebate of up to $150 of the cost of your first energy audit.
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 your Ontario home to receive the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate.
Your advisor applies for the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate on your behalf.

As an Ontario homeowner, you can qualify for tax-free rebates from the Government of Ontario.

Ontario Home Energy Savings grants — Get rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements from the Ontario government. Click here
You begin — by completing an ecoENERGY assessment with a certified energy advisor. You 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 Home Energy Savings rebates on your behalf, after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your Ontario home has been re-assessed. You have 18 months from the date of the first energy audit to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends for your Ontario home, and complete a second audit.
Ontario Rebates List — Shows tax-free grant amounts from the Government of Ontario. Click here

Your advisor can help

By choosing a HomePerformance Energy Advisor to do your Ontario home energy audit, you’ll receive information on government home energy renovation grants and rebates, and other energy improvement incentives available in Ontario.

Enjoy all the benefits

Do it right

Each Ontario home has its own specific energy-savings needs, and yours is no different. The right renovations add up to big savings. By following the expert advice of a certified Ontario energy advisor, you’ll make the energy renovations or "retrofits" that are right for your Ontario home — and help improve your energy costs and the Ontario environment.

Three easy steps

Call for an Ontario home energy audit ... 1-877-732-9888
Choose the right renovations for you
Save energy and money

Energy renovations help ...

Save energy — Your Ontario 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 Ontario government rebates for home renovation, sent directly to you.

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

Greater comfort – Your home will be warmer in Ontario winters, cooler in Ontario summers.
Better health – You’ll eliminate indoor health concerns like chills and drafts, and keep your home free of airborne pollutants and pollen.
Increased home value – By making energy renovations, you’ll increase the resale value of your Ontario home. An official Canada 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 in Ontario, you 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 Ontario home’s energy use, you’ll be less deeply affected by energy price fluctuations and supply interruptions.

And there’s even more. Click here to learn how Ontario homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Ontario homeowners can make a difference.

Get started today!

Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Ontario ...

Home Structure

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 an Ontario home energy audit before your renovations. For more information on tax-free government grants + Ontario Home Energy rebates - Click here