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![]() ![]() Steven Brinson, Windsor
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Brinson had a furnace contractor remove the clunky old furnace — its efficiency, he estimates, was about 15 percent — and install a new high-efficiency condensing gas furnace, with a DC variable-speed motor.
The furnace runs a small electric fan that helps circulate the warmed air more efficiently, and its exhaust gas condensing system extracts a maximum amount of heat energy from the natural gas it burns.
Energy Star central air conditioner
To help the home feel cooler in summer, Brinson replaced his old central air conditioner with a new Energy Star-rated central air conditioning system.
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![]() ![]() Steven Brinson, Windsor
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Because the home is now well-insulated, the system doesn’t have to work as hard in the summer, and uses less energy overall. “The comfort level has changed incredibly and we’ve seen a savings on our energy bill,” says Brinson.
Instantaneous hot water
To save energy as well as space in the basement, Brinson removed the old tank-style hot water heater. He replaced it with a high-efficiency tankless, or instantaneous, hot water system that provides hot water on demand.
Because a tankless hot water heater doesn’t store large amounts of water that must stay hot all the time, it saves energy and provides a stream of hot water that doesn’t easily run out.
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![]() ![]() Steven Brinson, Windsor
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Grants and rebates
While saving energy was important to Brinson, he says the Canadian government’s grants and rebates from the Ontario government’s Home Energy Savings program helped him decide to go ahead with his renovations.
“The grants made us move quicker on the changes,” he says. “We were going to do the furnace and windows but ended up doing much more because of it.” The final cost for the renovations was large, but so was the amount of grants and rebates that Brinson received.
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![]() ![]() Steven Brinson, Windsor
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Energy savings
“In this economy, it’s tough to spend the money to do these upgrades, but you end up getting a good return on your investment,” says Brinson.
“The heating bills are so much better than they were, so it was great in the long run.”

Government grants
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Windsor 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
Windsor 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 Windsor:
- Canada ecoENERGY — Windsor 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, Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor home — and help improve your energy costs and the Windsor environment.
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy — Your Windsor 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 Windsor winters, cooler in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor, 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 Windsor home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
- Energy security – By reducing your Windsor 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 Windsor homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Windsor Ontario homeowners can make a difference.
Get started today!
Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Windsor Ontario ...
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Ontario grants + rebates
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Ontario grants + rebates
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