ecoENERGY Government Grants and Rebates for Home Renovations

   
Ontario Energy Rebates

Home Energy Audit and Retrofit Rebate Programs

The Government of Ontario is accepting new entrants to the Ontario Home Energy Savings program. This program grants Ontario homeowners rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements. To qualify you need a home energy audit before you upgrade. Ontario will continue to fund new pre-retrofit audits. This means we will continue to pay 50% of your home's energy audit, up to $150. Audits will qualify you for up to $5,000 in provincial retrofit grants. Please continue to check back here for further information and updates. To qualify you need a home energy evaluation before you upgrade Ontario is open for business.

The Government of Ontario is committed to encouraging conservation, and will continue efforts to help residents achieve their home energy efficiency goals. Please visit our website at:http://www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/energy/conservation/ohesp

To book your energy evaluation, please call us at 1-877-326 8770.


Alberta Energy Program

Alberta Climate Change Central

In Alberta, it is business as usual respective to Provincial grant program. To access the Province of Alberta grants, homeowners will continue to have pre and post-retrofit evaluations performed by licensed Service Organizations and certified Energy Advisor's with the applicable data being transferred to Climate Change Central by NRCan. Climate Change Central has confirmed that Alberta will continue to offer the current rebates of $100.00 against the cost of pre and post retrofit evaluations. To qualify you need a home energy evaluation before you upgrade . Alberta is open for business.

To learn more, please visit the Climate Change Central website at: http://www.climatechangecentral.com/

To book your home energy evaluation, please call us at 1-877-326-8770


 
   

 

Saving Money While You Save The Planet

Retrofits - A summary of the eligible retrofits that provide 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.

Saving energy now makes a lot more financial sense for homeowners because several levels of government and several utilities are offering enhanced incentive programs.

Assistance is available from several groups, but it is not always easy to find all of the sources of help. Carson Dunlop has simplified the situation, which saves you time and points you in the right direction.

For all Improvement and Retrofit categories, please ensure that you and/or your contractor are fully aware of all of the eligible grant money that may be available from the following sources:

Provincial Government
Municipal Government
Utility Rebates
Manufacturer Rebates




ONTARIO GRANT SUMMARY

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure  - The Ontario Home Energy Savings Program

When replacing ANY of the existing older equipment, the new equipment must have an efficiency rating equal to or higher that that of the original equipment.

Heating System - Grants of up to $4375* available.
For detailed information on all eligible heating system improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Cooling System - Grants of up to $250* available.
For detailed information on all eligible cooling system improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Ventilation System - Grants of up to $375* available.
For detailed information on all eligible ventilation system improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Domestic Hot Water System - Grants of up to $1250* available.
For detailed information on all eligible domestic hot water system improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Ceiling Insulation- Grants of up to $750* available.
For detailed information on all eligible ceiling insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Exterior Wall Insulation - Grants of up to $1875* available.
For detailed information on all eligible exterior wall insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Exposed Floor Insulation - Grants of up to $190* available.
For detailed information on all eligible exposed floor insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Basement Insulation - Grants of up to $1250* available.
For detailed information on all eligible basement insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Basement Header Insulation - Grants of up to $125* available.
For detailed information on all basement header insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Crawl Space Insulation - Grants of up to $1000* available.
For detailed information on all eligible crawl space insulation improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Air Sealing - Grants of up to $430.00* available.
For detailed information on all eligible air sealing improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Doors/Windows/Skylights - Grants of up to $40* available(per window)
For detailed information on all eligible door/Window/Skylight improvements, retrofits and grants - click here

Water Conservation - Grants of up to $65* available.
For detailed information on all eligible toilet improvements, retrofits and grants - click here



Additional Rebate Summary Information

 
Thermostats
 
 
Enbridge - $15 off an installed programmable thermostat - https://portal-plumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/enbridge/files/coupons-100-15.pdf
 
Toilets
 
Royal Flush Toilet Program - Guelph - Get a $40 rebate when you replace your old toilets that have a flush volume of 13 litres or more with new 6-litre low flush toilets. A $60 rebate is available for dual-flush toilets or high-efficiency (4.8 litres or less) toilets. http://guelph.ca/uploads/ET_Group/waterworks/royal_flush_application.pdf
 
Region of Peel Toilet Rebate Program - Get a $60 rebate when you replace your old, inefficient toilet with an eligible water-efficient 6-litre toilet. Rebates of $100 are available for high efficiency toilets of 4.8 litres or less. http://www.peelregion.ca/watersmartpeel/pdfs/toilet-installation.pdf
 
City of Toronto Residential Toilet Replacement Program - Get up to a $75 government rebate when you replace your inefficient toilet with an eligible water-efficient model.  http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/flush/pdf/rtrp_application.pdf
 
Washers
 
City of Toronto High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate - Get a $60 government rebate and $20 in Tide coupons when you buy a qualifying new high-efficiency washer.  http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/washer/pdf/rebate_application_form.pdf
 
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
Refrigerators
The Great Refrigerator Roundup - Get your old refrigerator picked up and disposed of for free. They’ll even haul it out of your basement! A $150 value.
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
Freezers
 
The Great Refrigerator Roundup - Get your old refrigerator picked up and disposed of for free. They’ll even haul it out of your basement! A $150 value.
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
Dishwashers
 
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
Dehumidifiers
 
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
Lighting
 
Ontario RST Exemption for EnergyStar Household Appliances - Some ENERGY STAR appliances are exempt from provincial Retail Sales Tax. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
 
TAPS program - Get free delivery and installation of a water-saving kit and energy-efficient light bulbs. Homeowners must use natural gas. http://www.qtaps.com/
 
Air Conditioners
 
Cool Savings Rebate Program - Get up to $800 in government rebates when you (1) replace your existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR qualified central air system, (2) install an ENERGY STAR furnace or air handler, and (3) install a programmable thermostat. Rebates are also available for making each of these three improvements separately - http://showmethegreen.ca/home/air-conditioners/cool-savings-rebate-program/#more-202
 
 
Water heaters
 
Enbridge Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate - Get a $50 credit toward your Enbridge natural gas account when you install a natural gas water heater -  http://showmethegreen.ca/home/water-heaters/enbridge-natural-gas-water-heater-rebate/
 
TAPS program - Get free delivery and installation of a water-saving kit and energy-efficient light bulbs. Homeowners must use natural gas - http://showmethegreen.ca/home/lighting/taps-program/#more-41
 
Furnaces
 

Cool Savings Rebate Program - Get up to $800 in government rebates when you (1) replace your existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR qualified central air system, (2) install an ENERGY STAR furnace or air handler, and (3) install a programmable thermostat. Rebates are also available for making each of these three improvements separately -
http://showmethegreen.ca/home/air-conditioners/cool-savings-rebate-program/#more-202
 
Miscellaneous
 
Ontario Income-Based Retrofit Program - Get free help to make your home more energy efficient, if you receive income-based assistance and live in a home that is electrically heated - http://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/ontario-income-based-retrofit-program/
 

Ontario Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Houses - Get a free energy audit and free energy efficiency improvements to your home (for low-income, electrically-heated households only) - http://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/energy-efficiency-assistance-program-for-houses/


Alberta Grants and Rebate Summary

For complete details on the Alberta energy program click here


ecoENERGY Retrofit Resources - Websites

1. Canadian Grants and rebates for home improvements
http://www.showmethegreen.ca

2. See the Ontario Ministry of Energy website at:
http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=english.main

3. See the Natural Resources Canada (Federal) website at:
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/english/index.cfm

4. For information on qualifying toilets for the programs above, go to:
http://www.veritec.ca/uploads/Map 11th Edition Jan 14.pdf
Test results start on page 16.

5. For details on the City of Toronto toilet replacement program, see:
http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/flush/index.htm

6. For information on rebates from the Ontario Power Authority - Cool Savings Rebate Program, go to:
http://www.everykilowattcounts.com/residential/coolsavings/

7. For information on ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances go to:
www.energystar.gc.ca or
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm

8. For information on Enbridge rebates, go to:
https://portal-plumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/

9. For information on Union Gas rebates, go to:
http://www.uniongas.com/home/ngforhome/energysavings/rebatesIncentives.asp

Please use these links to a variety of informative websites.


ecoENERGY Retrofit Resources - Contractors

Carson Dunlop performs ecoENERGY evaluations for many clients of the Companies listed below. The list below is intended only as a suggestion or source of contractors for you to consider. We strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence when selecting a contractor and that you get 2-3 quotes for comparative purposes as well as references.

HVAC Contractors
Address
Phone Number
Website/Email
   
 
 
AtlasCare 2590 Bristol Circle, Unit 1
(905) 829-1296
www.atlascare.ca
  Oakville ON L6H 6Z7
info@atlascare.ca
   
 
 
Absolute Comfort 2133 Royal Windsor Dr Unit 35
(905) 271-2911
www.absolutecomfort.ca
  Mississauga, ON  L5J 1K5
info@absolutecomfort.ca
   
 
 
Brenmar HTG & A/C 3135 Unity Drive, Unit 1
(905) 608-9330
www.brenmar.ca
  MISSISSAUGA,ON  L5L 4L4
john@brenmar.ca
   
 
Belyea Bros 2 Thorncliff Park Dr., Unit No. 24
Toronto, M4H 1H2
(416)-425-1200
www.belyeabrothers.com
info@belyeabrothers.com
   
 
GTA ClimateCare 285 Jevlan Drive
Vaughan, L4L 8G6
905-851-7007
416-410-6340
www.comfortconnection.com
andrew@comfortconnection.com
   
 
Cambridge Heating 411 Kennedy Rd
(416) 750-4363
www.camheating.com
  Scarborough,ON  M1K 2A7
info@camheating.com
   
 
 
Four Seasons Air Control Greater Toronto areas:
(416)-410-2473
(905)-795-0982
sales@fourseasonsac.ca
www.fourseasonsac.ca
       
Northwood Heating & Air-Conditioning

1320 Mid-Way Blvd. Unit # 17
Mississauga ON

905-564-9984
866-316-3336
info@northwoodhvac.com

 

       
       
Geo Thermal Contractors
Address
Phone Number
Website/Email
       
Bostech Mechanical Ltd.
590 Nichol Ave. South
Listowel, Ont. N4W 0A7
(519) 291-1933
(888) 291-1449
www.bostech.ca
       
Laird & Son Heating & Air Conditioning 1960 Ellesmere Rd, Unit # 1
Toronto, ON M1H 2V9
(416) 421-2121
sales@lairdandson.com
www.lairdandson.com
       
Draft Sealing Contractors
Address
Phone Number
Website/Email
       
Adrian Bynoe Contracting 67 Bowshelm Crt
(905) 567 3078
abynoecontracting@yahoo.ca
  Mississauga, ON L5N 1K2
   
   
 
 
Insulation Contractors
Address
Phone Number
Website/Email
Foam Comfort Insulation 932 Eastern Avenue
(416) 410-0961
www.foamcomfort.ca
  Toronto, ON, M4L 1A4    
       
Great Northern Insulation Services  
(519) 533-2900
www.gni.ca
Simpson@gni.ca
       
Matrix Insulation
  647-999-1590 matrix.insulation@hotmail.com
www.matrixinsulation.com
       
       

*Please be aware that Carson Dunlop does not have a formal business agreement or partnership agreement with any of these companies. No guarantee or warranty is intended or implied. All business agreements, contracts, and disputes are to be handled by you and your contractor. Carson Dunlop will not be held responsible or liable under any circumstance.

 

 

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