Ottawa Energy Audit

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.

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Ontario rebates — Ottawa

Ottawa 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

Ottawa 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 — Ottawa homeowners can qualify for tax-free ecoENERGY rebate amounts of up to $5,000 from the Government of Canada. Click here

Take advantage of Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants for home energy renovation in Ottawa:

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
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
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.

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.
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.
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 ...

Climate change – Energy renovations help reduce your home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
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.