London Furnace - Government Grant - London High Efficiency Furnace

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Small changes to a home can make a big difference to its energy efficiency. And small improvements in home energy efficiency can have a big impact on the cost of gas and electricity bills.

That’s what London homeowner N. Melnyk discovered when she was getting ready to replace her old furnace with a high-efficiency one.

London home renovation - furnace, air conditioner, insulation, windows, air sealing

London, Ontario - 1979

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New furnace Old furnace

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New air conditioner Old air conditioner

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New insulation

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High-efficiency furnace

The 1979 London home’s old furnace was a mid-efficiency gas furnace, with a low 60 percent annual fuel-use efficiency (AFUE). That means that it only converted 60 percent of the natural gas energy it used, into heat for Melnyk’s one-storey home.

A higher efficiency condensing gas furnace could not only save energy, but could save her money by converting more of the natural gas into heat. She’d have lower fuel bills and a more comfortable home.

Melnyk decided to make the change, not only for the cost and energy savings, but because installing a new high-efficiency condensing gas furnace was a smart choice for getting government grants. The high-efficiency furnace was eligible for more than $1,000 in combined grants and rebates from Canada’s ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes initiative and the Ontario government’s Home Energy Savings program.

Central air conditioning

Because there were more grants available for additional energy-saving renovations, Melnyk’s home energy savings efforts didn’t stop there. She replaced her central air conditioner with an Energy Star-rated central air conditioning unit, and added new high-efficiency Energy Star-rated windows to replace old windows.

The combination of high-performance windows with efficient heating and cooling equipment lets the home stay warmer, or cooler, longer and with the most efficiency.

Insulation and air sealing

There’s a great difference in my heating bills. I’ve kept my thermostat at the same setting but I’ve seen a reduction in my heating bills.

N. Melnyk, London Ontario

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Melnyk had a contractor install additional insulation in the home’s attic to keep the home at a more even temperature. And to prevent drafts and heat loss through cracks and gaps in the home’s walls and around windows and doors, she did simple air sealing measures, like installing foam gaskets in electrical outlets and replacing the weatherstripping around doors.

The results, Melnyk says, are remarkable. “There’s a great difference in my heating bills. I’ve kept my thermostat at the same setting but I’ve seen a reduction in my heating bills. I was working last year and am retired now, but I can’t believe that my heating bill is actually lower than when I was working and away from home.”

People should try to do everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint.

N. Melnyk, London Ontario

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In addition to saving money as she heads into retirement, she’s happy to know she’s doing her part for the environment. Canadians should do energy renovations “to save our planet. People should try to do everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint. Even if it is something small.”

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London 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

London 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 London:

Canada ecoENERGY — London 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, London 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 London 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 London 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 London home — and help improve your energy costs and the London, Ontario environment.

Energy renovations help ...

Save energy — Your London 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 London winters, cooler in London 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 London 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 London, 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 London home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Energy security – By reducing your London 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 London homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. London Ontario homeowners can make a difference.