Incentives for your Home

If you're looking to make your home more energy efficient, water efficient, or with better stormwater management, there are incentives to help fund your renovations and upgrades. Here is a list of incentives to help you get started on your sustainability journey.

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Energy Efficiency

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Greener Homes Loan

Interest-free loans of up to $40,000. Requires EnerGuide evaluation before retrofits are started.
Visit NRCan to learn more

Guelph Greener Homes Loan

Interest-free loans of up to $50,000 for Guelph homeowners. Requires EnerGuide evaluation before retrofits are started.
Visit the City of Guelph to learn more.

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CMHC Eco Home

Requires EnerGuide evaluation before retrofits are started. Energy efficient housing made more affordable with mortgage loan insurance.
Visit CMHC to learn more

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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

Get up to $5,000 to switch from oil heating to a new, energy efficient heat pump.
Visit NRCan to learn more

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Smart Thermostat Rebate

Receive a $75 on-bill credit for replacing a manual or programmable thermostat with a smart thermostat.
Visit Kitchener Utilities to learn more

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Sagen - Energy Efficient Housing Program

Requires EnerGuide evaluation before retrofits are started.
Visit Sagen to learn more

First Nations Conservation Program

Free energy upgrades for First Nations persons living in a participating First Nations community.
Visit Hydro One to learn more

Enbridge Smart Thermostat Discount

Receive a discount code for purchasing a new smart thermostat.
Visit Enbridge to learn more.

Support for Lower Income Households

Ontario Electricity Support Program

Customers of an electricity utility and in a lower-income home may qualify for a regular reduction on their bill.
Visit Ontario Energy Board to learn more

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The Energy Affordability Program

Offering free cold climate air source heat pumps to income-eligible households with electric heating.
Visit SaveOnEnergy to learn more

Home Winterproofing Program

Free energy upgrades for homes in need.
Visit Enbridge to learn more

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Ontario Renovates Program

Providing funds to low to moderate-income households to do home repairs/modifications for persons with disabilities.
Visit Ontario Renovates to learn more

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Home Energy Retrofit Initiative 🔗

Program is in design; will require EnerGuide evaluation before retrofits are started.
Visit NRCan to learn more

Water Efficiency

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