Qualify for up to $5,000
renovation grants

To get grants,
homeowners in Ottawa need two home energy audits.
The first energy audit must take place before
you renovate - if you want your energy-saving
upgrades to qualify for
Ontario Rebates.
A second energy audit must be completed after
all upgrades are finished.
Ottawa rebates –
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Ontario rebates — Ottawa
Ottawa homeowners can choose from a shopping
list of renovation grants from the Government
of Canada:
Ottawa homeowners can also get ...
And there’s more.
Take advantage of Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants
for home energy renovation in Ottawa:
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Canada ecoENERGY —
Ottawa 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
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Home Energy Audits —
To qualify for Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants,
Ottawa 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
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Home Renovation Tax Credit —
Many homeowners in Ottawa 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
Ontario rebates — conditions
Some conditions apply.
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Home energy audit —
To qualify for Canada ecoENERGY grants
you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment
before and after upgrades to your Ottawa home.
You will receive grants for improvements started
after your first audit.
- Renovations —
You can complete the improvements yourself or hire
an Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 - Ottawa
Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 - Ottawa
Ottawa 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 Ottawa home has been re-assessed. You have until
March 31, 2012 to make some or all of the
improvements your advisor recommends for your Ottawa home, and
complete a second audit.
-
Canada Grants List — Shows tax-free grant
amounts from the Government of Canada.
Click here
Home Renovation Tax Credit
Many Ottawa 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.
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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 Ottawa home energy audit,
you’ll receive information on Ontario government
home energy renovation grants, and other
energy improvement rebates available in Ottawa
and the National Capital Region.
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each Ottawa 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 Ottawa home — and help improve
your energy costs and the Ottawa, Ontario environment.
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy —
Your Ottawa home won’t need as much energy to stay
comfortable.
- Save money —
Less energy used = lower energy costs for you.
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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 Ottawa winters,
cooler in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa, you also make a difference
to the rest of the world. You’ll help address important
global issues like ...
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Climate change –
Energy renovations help reduce your
home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting
you from the effects of climate change and extreme
weather.
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Energy security –
By reducing your Ottawa 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
Ottawa
homeowners like you are saving thousands of
dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year,
by making the right energy-saving home renovations.
Ottawa Ontario homeowners can make a difference.
Learn more about
Renovation Rebates in Ottawa Ontario ...
To qualify you need a Ottawa
home energy audit before your renovations.
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