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![]() ![]() Donato Cascioli, Hamilton
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“If you take your measurements and layout, all you need to do is go to [your local hardware superstore] and they will help you figure that out,” says Cascioli. Blown-in insulation, like the insulation Cascioli used, is made from cellulose, and installed with the help of a special machine.
At one hardware superstore, Cascioli found, patrons can use the machine for free if they buy at least 20 bags of the insulation. To get the insulation into the walls, Cascioli says, “You can get a stud finder and find out where the studs are, and just cut out hockey-puck-sized holes in the drywall at the studs and blow in the insulation. You don’t have to tear down the entire drywall.”
Afterwards, the drywall pucks are replaced, and the holes are repaired with spackle and paint.
Grants, rebates and savings
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![]() ![]() Donato Cascioli, Hamilton
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Not only did Cascioli’s insulation qualify for grants and rebates from Canada’s federal government and the Ontario government’s Home Energy Savings program, but he’s seeing a huge reduction in the home’s heating costs. “The home’s warmer and the oil consumption is about 50 percent less,” he says. “The home holds the heat much longer.”
Making energy saving renovations is a smart move, both for energy savings and the environment, says Cascioli. “The homeowner wins because they get a much warmer house and they can save money— and hey, I would like to keep Canada clean for my daughter.”

Government grants
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Hamilton homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation grants from the Government of Canada:
- 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
Hamilton 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 low-flow replacement unit
And there’s more.
Take advantage of Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants for home energy renovation in Hamilton:
- Canada ecoENERGY — Hamilton homeowners can get up to $5,000 from the Canadian government for home energy renovations through the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program, which is in effect until March 31, 2012. Click here for more
- Home Energy Audits — To qualify for Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants, Hamilton homeowners must get a home energy audit before and after their attic and roof insulation improvements. 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
- Home Renovation Tax Credit — Many homeowners in Hamilton use “tax credit” to describe a grant program like Canada ecoENERGY grants. The original Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) expired in 2010. With today’s 2011 “tax credit” programs there’s no need to wait until you’ve filed your annual income tax return to receive a home renovation tax credit. Your tax-free grant money will be sent within 90 days of your follow-up energy audit. Click here for more
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each Hamilton 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 Hamilton home — and help improve your energy costs and the Hamilton environment.
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy — Your Hamilton 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 energy renovation, sent directly to you.
And that’s not all. Here are more benefits ...
- Greater comfort – Your home will be warmer in Hamilton winters, cooler in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
- Energy security – By reducing your Hamilton 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 Hamilton homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Hamilton Ontario homeowners can make a difference.
Get started today!
Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Hamilton Ontario ...
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Ontario grants
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Hamilton energy renovations
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Hamilton energy audit
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Hamilton grants + rebates
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Hamilton grants + rebates
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