Mississauga Furnace - Government Rebates

New gas furnace earns
grants and rebates

Home energy renovation - Mississauga Ontario

The Ciprietti family of Mississauga have lived in their two-storey brick home ever since it was built, in 1981.

And they have relied on the home’s old furnace ever since, to keep them comfortable in the chilly Mississauga winters.

But not long ago, they realized the furnace needed to be replaced. When they learned they could get government grants and rebates for installing a new high-efficiency furnace, Ciprietti says it made sense to improve the home’s heating system.

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Mississauga, Ontario - 1981

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Condensing gas furnace

To qualify for the government grants and rebates, the Mississauga family had a home energy audit.

During the audit, a certified Home Energy Advisor examined the home’s energy use patterns, and helped them decide on the best improvements to make.

The family learned that the home could be made much more efficient by choosing a condensing gas furnace.

Plus, such a high-efficiency furnace would make the home more comfortable, too, because it has a special fan, powered by a DC variable-speed motor, that circulates the warmed air more evenly through the home.

Lower thermostat

Now, after the furnace renovation, Ciprietti says the home is quieter, and the warm air is more evenly distributed. Plus, he can still feel comfortable, even with the thermostat set at a lower temperature.

“I used to have the thermostat at 75 and now I have it at 72,” he says. Knowing there’s a new, reliable furnace in place means he can feel secure that the home will be comfortable for a long time.

I used to have the thermostat at 75 and now I have it at 72.

P. Ciprietti, Mississauga

Mississauga furnace grants

Grants help environment

Ciprietti says that homeowners who need to replace their furnace or make energy-saving improvements should definitely look into government grant programs.

“Everything is done for you and you just have to wait for the cheques,” he says. And, he adds, “Doing what we can to improve the environment is always good to do for the kids.”

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Mississauga 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

Mississauga 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 Mississauga:

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

Energy renovations help ...

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