Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, with support from the Ontario Government, have introduced the Home Renovation Savings™ program to help Ontarians enhance their home's energy efficiency and comfort. This initiative offers homeowners flexible options to undertake single or bundled upgrades, leading to significant savings.
Program Highlights:
Bundled Upgrades with Energy Assessment:
Home Energy Assessment: Begin with an initial assessment conducted by a registered energy advisor to identify optimal energy-saving opportunities. A $600 rebate is available to offset the cost of the initial and follow-up assessments upon successful program completion.
Eligible Upgrades: After the assessment, complete at least two of the following upgrades to qualify for rebates:
Heat Pump Water Heaters: $500 rebate for replacing your current water heater with an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump model.
Windows and Doors: $100 per rough opening for upgrading to ENERGY STAR® certified models.
Air Sealing: Up to $250 for achieving specified air sealing targets.
Insulation: Rebates up to $8,900 for improvements in attic, foundation, exposed floor, and exterior wall insulation.
Single Upgrades without Energy Assessment:
Heat Pumps: Up to $12,000 for installing eligible heat pumps.
Solar Panels and Battery Storage: Up to $10,000 in rebates.
Smart Thermostats: $75 rebate for installing a qualifying smart thermostat.
Eligibility Criteria:
Homeownership: Applicants must own their home.
Housing Types: Eligible properties include single detached or semi-detached homes, row/townhomes, and mobile homes on permanent foundations.
Heating Requirements: Participants should either:
Be Enbridge Gas customers with an active account, primarily heating their home with a natural gas furnace or boiler, or
Be connected to the Ontario electricity grid and heat their home electrically.
Steps to Participate:
Schedule an Assessment: Before initiating any work, arrange an initial home energy assessment with a registered energy advisor from an approved service organization.
Receive a Custom Report: Review the recommended upgrades tailored for your home and select at least two to implement.
Complete the Upgrades: Engage your preferred contractor to carry out the selected improvements.
Conduct a Follow-up Assessment: After the upgrades are installed, complete a final assessment with the same energy advisor.
Obtain Your Rebates: Rebates will be issued after the energy advisor submits all necessary documentation.
For comprehensive details and to determine your eligibility, visit the official Home Renovation Savings website. homerenovationsavings.ca
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