Ontario Energy Rebate Programs
Home Efficiency Rebate
The Home Efficiency Rebate is one of few Ontario energy rebate programs. It is an initiative undertaken by Enbridge Gas, one of the titans of the energy marketplace in Ontario. The main goal of these Ontario energy rebate programs is to create the opportunity for homeowners of all calibers to get closer to energy efficiency practices such as Home insulation, HVAC systems, and qualified doors, windows, and skylights.
You as a homeowner can apply for the Home Efficiency Rebate and expect to receive up to 5000$ rebates on Home insulation, Airtightness, doors, windows, boiler, and furnace. Focused on home energy efficiency, these rebates give the homeowner immediate payback and lower energy bills. All Union Gas or Enbridge Gas consumers are eligible to apply and profit from this particular Ontario energy rebate program.
Requirements:
A) Enbridge gas consumer
B) Owning a detached, semi-detached, mobile home, or townhouse.
C) Successfully complete at least 2 eligible improvements
How does it work?
After a 3-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Home Efficiency Rebate program is now re-opened. All Ontarian homeowners can apply and qualify for this Ontario energy rebate program immediately. As mentioned above, if you are a Union Gas or Enbridge Gas consumer, you are eligible to profit from this energy savings rebate program. To qualify, homeowners must attend two home energy-efficiency audits – One before renovations have started and the second after the renovations have been finalized.
- To conduct the pre-renovation home-energy audit contact an approved Service Provider with capable and registered energy advisors.
- Guided and instructed from the energy audit information, choose at least two home energy efficiency improvements. You can ask the energy advisor for the most cost-effective options.
- Hire a professional and capable insulation crew, to complete all your chosen renovations.
- After new home improvements are all completed, have the energy advisor conduct the post-renovation energy audit within 120 days of your primary energy audit.
- Keep the receipts for all services and submit all the required paperwork.
- Get the rebate cheque by mail in approximately 60 days.
Insulation Upgrades supported from the Home Efficiency Rebate Program
Attic Insulation
Rebate Intake | Energy savings rebate program requirements |
$ 650 | For upgrading attic insulation to at least R-60 |
$ 650 | For upgrading flat roof insulation by at least R14 |
Exterior Wall Insulation
Rebate Intake | Energy savings rebate program requirements |
$ 3,000 | Add at least R-20 to all the building |
$ 1,750 | Add at least R-9 to all the building to get a minimum of R-12 |
$ 1,000 | Add at least R-3.8 to all the building to get a minimum of R-12 |
Basement Insulation
Rebate Intake | Energy savings rebate program requirements |
$ 1,000 | Add R-32 to the floor above the crawl space floor |
$ 500 | Add R-12 to all crawl space walls |
$ 1,000 | Add at least R-23 to all crawl space walls |
$ 750 | Achieve R-12 to your basement walls |
$ 1,250 | Add at least R-23 to all your basement walls |
$ 500 BONUS | An extra $500 rebate if 100% of all basement and\or crawl space is insulated. To qualify a 5% of the total foundation exterior must be insulated. |
Airtightness
Rebate Intake | Energy savings rebate program requirements |
$ 150 | For achieving the air sealing base target |
$ 150 | For adding at least 10% to the air sealing base target |
Extra Rebates
Extra Bonuses | Energy savings rebate program requirements |
$ 750 | Complete five of the above-mentioned home improvements. |
$ 500 | Complete four of the above-mentioned home improvements. |
$ 150 | Complete three of the above-mentioned home improvements. |
Other Ontario energy rebate programs
Ontario affordability fund
To qualified residents are offered free or subsidized property assessments and energy-efficient improvements and appliances. Once you have signed on to this Ontario energy rebate program you can potentially receive many energy-efficiency products and services at no cost.
How to apply?
1. All property taxes must be pre-paid in full to be eligible for this program.
2. If yes, start by completing an online application to their website and return it to your local municipality.
3. When approved, the rebate amount will be added to your tax account by your local municipality property tax department.
CMHC green home
CMHC green home is a Canada-wide energy savings rebate program that can get the homeowner a 15% up to 25% refund on mortgage loan insurance if you use CMHC financing to build a new, energy-efficient home or for renovations.
When renovating, the refund amount is defined by the results of your energy-efficiency project. For example, upgrading your attic insulation R-value from R-40 to R-60 will get you a 15% investment refund.
Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
Home Energy Loan Program is here to give a hand to all Toronto homeowners who want to apply energy efficiency practices to their homes. HELP offers the initial required funding as a low-interest loan for home insulation and other energy efficiency upgrades. The loan can be paid through a given period of time with no penalty applied.
How to apply?
1. Start by completing the HELP online application and submitting the required documents.
2. After the application is approved, you will come into a loan agreement with the City of Toronto to fund certain qualifying energy efficiency improvements for your property.
3. Payments will be addressed to the City of Toronto over an agreed term until the loan is fully paid. (no penalty attached)
4. 5% of your property CVA is the maximum allowable funding. The loan includes the cost of improvements, an administration fee, and the applicable interest.
Why choose Ecostar?
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