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Home energy renovation - Windsor Ontario

When you look at
Murray Kyles’ Windsor bungalow, you immediately notice its fresh clean windows and tidy brick exterior.

But what you don’t see is just as important — or possibly even more important, over all.

“You have to look at the bare facts. What you may see is a nice-looking house, but what you don’t see is bigger,” Kyles explains.

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Old windows

New windows

Old attic insulation

New attic insulation

Old basement wall

New basement insulation

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He’s referring to the amount of money he now saves every month, thanks to high-efficiency windows and extra insulation in the home’s walls.

Home energy audit

“We knew we had to have the windows replaced, and heard an ad on the radio from a window contractor. So we called up the contractor and he told us about the grants,” says Kyles.

The window installer explained that Kyles could qualify for government grants and rebates by having a home energy audit.

Kyles immediately booked an appointment with a certified energy auditor, who helped him figure out what kinds of improvements made the most sense for his home. “It was nothing to go through the process,” he says. “It was easy.”

Energy Star windows

Kyles’ energy audit suggested that he would save a lot of energy by installing new high-efficiency windows in the home.

The 12 new windows Kyles installed were Energy Star-rated for the Windsor climate zone, which means they are extremely efficient at keeping the interior temperature constant.

While the new high-efficiency windows give the home an attractive, up-to-date look, they also provide an essential energy-saving feature: an insulating layer of air or inert gas that prevents heat from conducting through the panes of glass.

Insulation

Kyles learned that in addition to new windows for his home, he could save even more energy and get more grants by adding insulation to his home.

The Home Energy Advisor conducted a detailed audit of the home’s energy use patterns, and recommended adding insulation to the main walls, the attic, and the basement.

When it comes to saving money you need to do these upgrades.

Murray Kyles, Windsor

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He also suggested air sealing, a simple process that prevents energy loss due to cracks and gaps in the home’s structure.

The result was instantaneous, with the home feeling warmer as soon as the insulation was in place. “When it comes to saving money you need to do these upgrades,” says Kyles.

Comfort and savings

We are saving about 25 percent on our energy bills.

Murray Kyles, Windsor

Windsor insulation grants

Thanks to the new insulation and high-efficiency windows, Kyles says his home is “more comfortable and we are saving about 25 percent on our energy bills.”

He’d recommend energy-saving home renovations for all Canadians, because “theres money to save and you feel good about saving it.”

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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.