Qualify for up to $5,000
renovation grants
To get grants,
homeowners in Ottawa need two home energy audits.
The first energy audit must take place before
you renovate - if you want your energy-saving
upgrades to qualify for
Ontario Rebates.
Complete the second energy audit after
all upgrades are finished, and
within 18 months of your initial audit or by March 31,
2011, whichever is first.
Home energy audit — Ottawa
- Ottawa — You pay $350 for the first energy audit.
Ottawa homeowners receive a $150 rebate
on the cost of their first audit
from the Ontario government’s Home Energy Audit program, regardless
of whether they make any
energy-saving renovations.
- First energy audit — Your first
home energy audit takes
approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Your certified ecoENERGY advisor will be happy to
answer any questions about
energy use in your home. The advisor will need access
to the entire house, including
attic, crawl space, heating and cooling equipment,
or any other hard to reach areas.
- Grant report —
You’ll receive an ecoENERGY report
as part of the first ecoENERGY audit.
This report contains recommendations on how to improve the
energy efficiency of your Ottawa home.
- Ontario rebates —
The Government of
Ontario provides up to $5,000 in
Home Energy rebates to eligible Ottawa homeowners.
- Upgrade your Ottawa home —
After reading your ecoENERGY report
you may choose to do all,
some, or none of the recommended energy-saving upgrades to
your Ottawa home.
You can complete the renovation work
yourself or hire a contractor.
You should document your renovations with receipts, photos and product
literature to be sure you get full credit for
all improvements.
- Second energy audit — To be eligible for
Ontario Home Energy rebates, Ottawa
homeowners need a second,
or follow-up, audit.
In Ottawa, the cost of a follow-up ecoENERGY
audit is $195.
- Grant cheques — Ottawa
homeowners can expect to receive an Ontario
government rebate cheque, mailed to their Ottawa address,
approximately 90 days or more after their second energy audit.
- 18 months — To qualify for Ontario grants,
you must finish your upgrade work
and complete your second audit within 18 months of
the date of your Ottawa home’s first audit or March 31, 2011,
whichever comes first.
- Please note — Additional fees are
applicable for oversize homes (>3500 sq. ft.).
Travel fees may apply for outlying Ottawa locations.
- Prices — Homeowner cost of first and second
home energy audits in Ottawa are subject to change.
Ontario rebates — Ottawa
Ottawa homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation
grants from the Government of Ontario:
Ottawa homeowners can also get ...
And there’s more.
Take advantage of Ontario government rebates
for home energy renovations in Ottawa:
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Ontario Home Energy rebates —
Ottawa homeowners
can get up to $5,000
in home improvement grants through the Ontario government’s
Ontario’s Home Energy Savings program,
which is in effect until March 31, 2011.
Click here for more
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Home Energy Audits —
To qualify for Ontario government rebates,
Ottawa homeowners
must get a home energy audit before
and after their home improvement work.
Get up to $150 cash back on the cost of your first
energy audit with a rebate from Ontario’s
Home Energy Audit program.
Click here for more
Easy to start — Ottawa
All you do is make one call —
1-877-732-9888 —
to book a home energy audit with an Ottawa Energy Advisor –
your first step to qualifying for Ontario government
rebates for home energy renovations.
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Book your energy
audit with a certified HomePerformance Energy
Advisor. Your Energy Advisor will help you
make the right energy saving choices for your Ottawa-area 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 Ottawa home.
You will receive grants for improvements started
after your first audit.
- Renovations —
You can complete the improvements yourself or hire
an Ottawa 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 Ottawa homes occupied for less than six months
do not qualify for Ontario Home Energy 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 government rebates.
- Local codes & by-laws —
All improvements or renovations
must meet Ottawa’s local 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 - Ottawa
Ottawa 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 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 your Ottawa home to receive the Ontario
Home Energy Audit rebate.
- Your advisor applies for the Ontario
Home Energy Audit rebate on your behalf.
As an Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa home energy audit,
you’ll receive information on Ontario government
home energy renovation grants, and other
energy improvement rebates available in Ottawa
and the National Capital Region.
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each Ottawa 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 Ottawa home — and help improve
your energy costs and the Ottawa, Ontario environment.
Three easy steps
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Call
for an Ottawa energy audit ...
1-877-732-9888
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Choose
the right renovations for you
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Save
energy and money
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy —
Your Ottawa 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 rebates for home
energy renovation, sent directly to you.
And that’s not all.
Here are more benefits ...
- Greater comfort –
Your home will be warmer in Ottawa winters,
cooler in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa, you also make a difference
to the rest of the world. You’ll help address important
global issues like ...
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Climate change –
Energy renovations help reduce your
home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting
you from the effects of climate change and extreme
weather.
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Energy security –
By reducing your Ottawa 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
Ottawa
homeowners like you are saving thousands of
dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year,
by making the right energy-saving home renovations.
Ottawa Ontario homeowners can make a difference.
Learn more about
Renovation Rebates in Ottawa Ontario ...
To qualify you need a Ottawa
home energy audit before your renovations.
For more information on
tax-free government grants + Ontario Home Energy rebates -
Click here
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