Retrofits Providing the Best Return On Your Investment

Through the Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, significant cost savings are now available to Ontario homeowners. While there are many programs and incentives, this partial list includes some highlights that we believe provide the greatest return on investment.

Heating and cooling

$1,250: ENERGY STAR® qualified gas furnace with DC variable speed motor: $500 (Federal), plus $500 (Provincial), plus $100 from Enbridge Gas Distribution, plus $125 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate), plus another $25 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate) for a programmable thermostat.

$1,200: ENERGY STAR® qualified gas or oil boiler: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial), plus $100 from Enbridge Gas Distribution (if gas).

$1,000: ENERGY STAR® qualified oil furnace with DC variable speed motor: $500 (Federal), plus $500 (Provincial).

$800: Replace conventional air conditioner with ENERGY STAR® qualified SEER 14/15 high-efficiency air-conditioner: $200 (Federal), plus $200 (Provincial), plus $400 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate).

Note: Some equipment manufacturers also offer rebates.

Insulation

$2,000: Insulate all your basement walls to more than R-23 additional insulation: $1,000 (Federal), plus $1,000 (Provincial).

$1,600: Insulate all your crawlspace walls to more than R-23 additional insulation: $800 (Federal), plus $800 (Provincial).

$200: Add a minimum R-20 additional insulation to the joist header space at the top of foundation walls: $100(Federal), plus $100 (Provincial).

$1,200: Upgrade attic insulation from R-12 to R-50: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial).

$1,200: Upgrade flat or cathedral roof insulation from R-12 to R-28: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial).

$300: Air sealing to improve the air tightness of your home: $150 (Federal), plus $150 (Provincial).

Windows, skylights and doors.

$60 each: Replacement windows that are ENERGY STAR® qualified: $30 (Federal), plus $30 (Provincial).

Note: Smaller grants are available if existing insulation levels are higher, if you add less insulation, or if you can only insulate in some areas.

Conserving water

$160: Replace toilet with low flush toilet: $50 (Federal), plus $50 (Provincial), plus $60 from City of Toronto.

$175: Replace toilet with dual flush toilet: $50 (Federal), plus $50 (Provincial), plus $75 from City of Toronto (Dual flush toilets use different amounts of water for different types of waste.).