Enbridge Gas and the Canada’s Greener Homes Grant have now partnered to provide grant funding of up to $10,000 to eligible Ontario homeowners. The rebates can be applied towards home energy retrofits such as solar panels, home insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps and water heating systems. The new program is called Home Efficiency Rebate Plus and now being delivered through Enbridge Gas. This announcement is exciting for residents across the province, including current Enbridge Gas customers who use natural gas to heat their homes.
Who Can Benefit?
Enbridge Gas began offering its expanded Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program in January 2023. Grants of up to $10,000 are available until 2027 to help homeowners save energy and money. Becoming part of the Greener Homes Grant and the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program will help you protect the environment and save you money on your energy bills with upgrades like these:
- Air sealing: Up to $1,300
- Space and water heating: Up to $7,800
- Solar panels: Up to $5,000
- Home insulation: Up to $10,000
- Windows and doors: Up to $325 for each
- Smart thermostats: Up to $125
- Weatherproofing: Up to $1,650
Start With a Home Evaluation
The application process begins with an EnerGuide evaluation conducted by a registered energy advisor, who will assess your household’s typical energy use and identify potential upgrades that can increase your energy efficiency and make your home part of the movement to halt climate change.
The advisor will provide a report suggesting approved changes, which you can then use as a roadmap to update your home. Only retrofits recommended by the energy advisor are eligible for rebates, and you have until 2027 to finish the work.
After you complete your environmentally friendly updates, you will need to schedule a follow-up EnerGuide evaluation to show the updated energy rating and savings. The Home Energy Rebate Plus program will reimburse you up to $600 for these inspections.
Here’s how the program works (video by NRCan):
Why Upgrade Your Home?
By installing renewable options like solar panels, adding interior or exterior insulation, sealing drafts and investing in Energy Star-rated appliances, you can enjoy the following advantages.
- Take advantage of the current Ontario solar incentives and reduce your cost to install residential solar panels;
- Significantly reduce your utility bills by making your home more energy-efficient;
- Because more potential homebuyers are looking for high-performance upgrades, you can significantly increase your house’s resale value if you decide to put it on the market;
- Become part of the movement to combat climate change and take a positive step toward preserving the environment.
Are Solar Panels a Smart Investment for Your Home?
If you’re looking to make a proactive change that will improve your property’s selling power and pay for itself over time, learn more about solar panels in Ontario and request free quotes from experienced solar panel installers today.
