Get federal + Ontario grants
for home renovations
Ontario rebates
Choose from a shopping list of combined Canada ecoENERGY grants +
Ontario Home Energy Savings rebates:
You can also get ...
And there’s more.
Take advantage of federal
grants + provincial rebates of up to $10,000:
-
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.
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Home Energy Assessments — To qualify for
government of Canada grants and Ontario
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 the Ontario government’s Home Energy Audit program.
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Easy to start
All you do is make one call — 1-877-732-9888 —
book your home energy assessment to qualify for government grants + rebates.
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 upgrades started after your first assessment.
- Renovations —
You can complete the upgrade work 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 upgrades 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 incentives.
- Local codes & by-laws — All
upgrades 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 upgrades
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 upgrades you are planning,
you should request clarification from the federal government. Homeowners are
responsible for clarifying that their house and planned upgrades are
eligible for ecoENERGY grants before undertaking any renovation work
and related expenses.
Ontario 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
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.
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- 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 upgrades
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 upgrades your
advisor recommends and complete a second assessment.
-
Ontario Rebates List — Shows combined grant
incentive values from the Governments of Ontario and Canada.
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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
-
Call
for an energy assessment ...
1-877-732-9888
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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 —
You’ll be eligible for government grants, 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!
Learn more about
Grants + Rebates in Ontario ...
To qualify you need a
home energy assessment before you upgrade. For more information on
government grants in Ontario or to book an Ontario home energy assessment call
1-877-732-9888.
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