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The ecoENERGY audit is Toronto homeowners’ ticket to up
to $11,000 in government grants and rebates.
 Peter Moffatt, President of Building Insight Technologies
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“The ecoENERGY audit is Toronto homeowners’ ticket to up to $11,000 in government grants and rebates,” says Peter Moffatt, president of Building Insight Technologies, a leading Canadian energy audit company. “By having an energy audit, homeowners can get grants and find out how to make their homes more efficient.”
Energy efficiency
“Providing grants to make the homes of Torontonians more energy efficient benefits us all,” says Toronto Mayor David Miller. “Grants like this allow for the creation of green jobs and decrease our overall energy demands, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions. HEAT will empower residents to act locally to not only save money but to clean our air and protect our environment as well.”
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Providing grants to make the homes of Torontonians
more energy efficient benefits us all.
David Miller, Toronto Mayor
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The City of Toronto estimates that for each home insulated through the HEAT program, the city will save between 0.5 and 1.2 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year. Insulation reduces home energy loss by as much as 30 percent and more.
Toronto homeowners who heat their homes with electricity can save, on average, more than 2,000 kWh of energy, and over $150 on their annual energy bill. Toronto homeowners who heat their homes with natural gas can save even more: on average, more than 2,000 kWh of energy, and over $150 on their annual energy bill.
Grants + rebates improve renovation budgets
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, says, “Canadians across the country are participating in the ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program. This program is creating and protecting jobs in our communities and putting money in the hands of Canadians at a time when they need it most.”
The Toronto Atmospheric Fund estimates, with input from local contractors, that the combined grants could offset about 70 percent of the average cost of home insulation improvements.
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Canadians across the country are participating in the
ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources
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Additional grant amounts from the Canadian and Ontario
governments can offset costs for more improvements, such as
insulating previously uninsulated floors and basement headers,
and other energy-saving renovations like
high-efficiency furnaces, energy
Learn more about home energy audits and how to qualify for ecoENERGY grants and local rebates, call toll-free: 1-877-732-9888.
Toronto rebates
Toronto insulation rebates
Improve the insulation in your Toronto home’s attic, walls and foundation for tax-free grants from the City of Toronto:
- Attic or roof — insulation up to $200
- Exterior wall — insulation up to $500
- Foundation wall — insulation up to $300
Total grants + rebates
Toronto homeowners can choose from a shopping list of combined Canada ecoENERGY grants + Ontario Home Energy rebates + City of Toronto (HEAT) program grants for combined rebates of up to $11,000.
- 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
Toronto 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.
- Ontario Rebates List — Toronto homeowners can qualify for tax-free rebate amounts of up to $5,000 from the Government of Canada. Click here
Ontario rebates — conditions
Some conditions apply.
- Home energy audit — To qualify for Canada ecoENERGY grants you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment before and after upgrades to your Toronto home. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first audit.
- Renovations — You can complete the improvements yourself or hire an Toronto contractor. We recommend you retain copies of all documentation including invoices, receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
- Canada ecoENERGY — You need to apply for Canada ecoENERGY grants by completing your follow-up (post-retrofit) audit by March 31, 2012. Use the opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible.
- Existing homes only — Newly built Toronto homes occupied for less than six months do not qualify for Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants. Once a newly built home has been occupied for more than six months, there is no limit to how old a home can be to qualify for Canada ecoENERGY rebates.
- Local codes & by-laws — All improvements or renovations must meet Toronto building codes and by-laws. Pay special attention to the placement of vapour barriers when adding insulation to the building envelope. Before undertaking improvements or renovations, find out about the appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality will not be compromised.
- Higher efficiency — To qualify for Canada ecoENERGY grants, any new equipment installed in your Toronto home must have a higher efficiency than that of the original equipment it replaces.
- Questions about eligibility — If you are not certain about the eligibility of your Toronto house, or any specific renovations you are planning, you should request clarification from the Government of Canada. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for government grants and rebates before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.
- Grant tables — For a more complete list of eligiblity criteria see ` Canada Grants List.
Ontario rebates & incentives
Ontario rebates - Toronto
Toronto homeowners can get cash back for your first ecoENERGY assessment with a Home Energy Audit rebate from the Ontario government.
- Home Energy Audit program — Rebate of up to $150 of the cost of your first energy audit.
- Up to $150 — To be eligible for an Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate you must receive an ecoENERGY assessment from a certified energy advisor.
- You are not required to carry out a renovation to your Toronto home to receive the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate.
- Your advisor applies for the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate on your behalf.
Canada ecoENERGY grants - Toronto
Toronto homeowners can qualify for tax-free rebates as part of the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
- Canada ecoENERGY grants — Get rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements from the Government of Canada. Click here
- You begin — by completing an ecoENERGY assessment with a certified energy advisor. The Ontario government provides a rebate of up to $150 of the cost of your first energy audit.
- Your advisor — will apply for Canada ecoENERGY grants on your behalf, after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your Toronto home has been re-assessed. You have until March 31, 2012 to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends for your Toronto home, and complete a second audit.
- Canada Grants List — Shows tax-free grant amounts from the Government of Canada. Click here
Toronto HEAT rebates
Toronto homeowners can qualify for up to $1,000 more for insulating their attic, main walls and basements, through the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT) program.
- Toronto HEAT rebates — Toronto homeowners get up to $1,000 for home insulation, in addition to Ontario Home Energy grants, for total rebates of up to $6,000. Click here
- Qualifying renovations —
insulation installed in a Toronto home’s attic
(up to $200), exterior walls
(up to $500) and foundation (up to $300). - Energy audit — a certified energy audit is required to qualify for grants and rebates under the Toronto HEAT program, and Ontario’s Home Energ Savings program.
- Tax-free — grant amounts are tax-free and are offered in addition Ontario government rebates.
- Limitations — Toronto HEAT program rebate amounts are subject to available funds.
Home Renovation Tax Credit
Many Toronto homeowners use “tax credit” to describe a government grant program like Ontario Home Energy rebates. The original Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) expired in 2010.
- 2009 income tax credit — The original Home Renovation Tax Credit allowed families to claim a credit of 15 per cent of home improvement costs, between $1,000 and $10,000, on their 2009 income tax return. Each Canadian family could claim up to $10,000 in home improvement costs, for a credit of up to $1,350 per family.
- 2011 ‘tax credit’ programs — Newer programs provide government grants of up to $5,000 and more. And 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.
Your advisor can help
By choosing a HomePerformance Energy Advisor to do your Toronto home energy audit, you’ll receive information on Ontario government home energy renovation grants, and other energy improvement rebates available in the Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each Toronto 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 Toronto home — and help improve your energy costs and the Greater Toronto environment.
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy — Your Toronto 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 Toronto winters, cooler in Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto, 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 Toronto home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
- Energy security – By reducing your Toronto 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 Toronto homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Toronto Ontario homeowners can make a difference.
Get started today!
Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Toronto Ontario ...
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