Canada Greener Homes Grant

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Homeowners are eligible for up to $5,000 rebate for eligible retrofits plus $600 for the cost of pre- and post-retrofit Energy Audit, total of $5,600.

To help homeowners make energy efficiency retrofits to their homes, the initiative will provide up to 700,000 grants worth up to $5000.

During the process, you will need to complete two EnerGuide evaluations; a pre and post-retrofit evaluation. These evaluations are completed by NRCan registered energy advisors.

The pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation provides you expert advice on what retrofits make the most sense for your home. It will help you understand how to improve the energy performance of your home.

When the pre-retrofit evaluation is complete, the energy advisor will provide you with:

  • an EnerGuide home rating and a label
  • a Renovation Upgrade Report and Homeowner Information Sheet with recommendations for improving your home’s energy performance

The post-retrofit evaluation, which you will receive after the work is complete, provides a measure of energy saved and greenhouse gas emissions reduced as a result of the retrofits.

Eligible Retrofits

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Upgrades Description Rebate Amount
Attic Insulation R12 or less upgrade to R50 $1,800
R12 up to R25 upgrade to R50 $600
R25 up to R35 upgrade to R50 $250
Exterior Wall Insulation Add insulation at least R21 $5,000
Add insulation greater than R12 to R-20 $3,800
Add insulation of R7.5 to R12 $3,300
Windows & Doors

Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR certified models:

· U-Factor of 1.22 W/m²K or less or

· Energy Rating ≥ 34

$125 Each

Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR certified models:

· U-Factor of 1.05 W/m²K or less or

· Energy Rating ≥ 40

$250 Each

Replace hinged doors, with or without sidelites or transoms ENERGY STAR certified models:

· U-Factor ≤ 1.22 W/m²K or

· Energy Rating ≥ 34

$125 Each
Basement Insulation Add insulation greater than R-22 $1,500
Add insulation value of R-10 to R-22 $1,050
Basement header to R-20 $240
Foundation water-proofing $875
Crawl Space (100%) Add insulation value greater than R-22 $1,300
Add insulation value of R-10 to R-22 $1,040
Crawl Space ceiling Add insulation value greater than R-24 $800
Exposed floor Minimum additional R-20 $350
Air source heat pump

The newly installed system must meet the following criteria:

  • minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3°C of 3.52kW (12,000 Btu/h)
  • HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10
  • two indoor heads ductless unit
$2,500

The newly installed system must meet the following criteria:

  • minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3°C of 3.52kW (12,000 Btu/h)
  • HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10
  • minimum three indoor heads for ductless units or central system
  • Your new pump must be on the list of eligible products (not available for Quebec or Nova Scotia residents)
$4,000
Cold Climate Heat Pumps (CCHP)

· minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3°C of 3.52kW (12,000 BTU/h)

· HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10

· minimum three indoor heads for ductless or central system

· COP of ≥ 1.8 at -15°C (5°F) (at maximum capacity operation);

· capacity Maintenance (Max -15°C (5°F)/Rated 8.3°C (47°F)) ≥ 70%

· Your new pump must be on the list of eligible products

$5,000
Domestic hot water heat pump

Energy efficiency performance and installation

  • ENERGY STAR certification as defined at the first home evaluation (pre-retrofit)
  • Capacity ≤ 55 gal
    • EF ≥ 2.00 with FHR ≥ 50 gallons per hour or UEF ≥ 2.00 FHR ≥ 45 gallons per hour
  • Capacity > 55 gal
    • EF ≥ 2.20 FHR ≥ 50 gallons per hour or UEF ≥ 2.20 FHR ≥ 45 gallons per hour
$1,000
Air Sealing Meet the target in your RUR $550
Thermostat Replace a manual thermostat by a programmable or smart / adaptive thermostat $50
Solar Panel Install solar panels (photovoltaic (PV) system) ≥ 1.0 kW $1,000 per kW
Batteries connected to Photovoltaic systems to provide standby power for home $1,000
Roofing Membrane self-adhering roofing underlayment applied to entire roof $150
Moisture proofing crawl space floor, walls and headers (100%) $600