Energy efficiency is a topic that has been of much discussion in the last few years, and for good reason. Saving energy helps improve the world around you, including the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the land around you.
By limiting the energy you use on a daily basis, you are reducing pollution and helping to conserve important natural resources.
However, that’s not all it reduces. It can also help reduce your monthly energy bills for your home.
The Canadian government has implemented home improvement grants available to help make it easier for Canadians to make energy-efficient retrofits to their home.
What Is Available Through The Canadian Greener Homes Grant?
There are grants available from $125 to $5,000. These home improvement grants are available to help pay for all, or part of your home retrofit costs. A maximum contribution of $600 is available towards the cost of your pre and post-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluations. An interest-free loan from $5,000 to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years to help Canadians make these home retrofits.How Do You Apply For The Canadian Greener Homes Grant?
In order to encourage a high number of Canadians to take advantage of this program, the government has made it quite simple to apply. To start, you must go online to the Canada Greener Homes Grant portal to register and book a pre-retrofit evaluation. If you would like to proceed with your evaluation with AmeriSpec as your inspection agency, you must select AmeriSpec as your Service Organization at this stage. An AmeriSpec Energy Advisor will then contact you to book a time for your EnerGuide pre-retrofit evaluation. Alternatively, you can call your local AmeriSpec branch to book the evaluation. Once you’ve received your EnerGuide Evaluation directly within the Greener Home Grant portal, you can begin planning and documenting your dream home retrofits. You must make at least one retrofit that was recommended by your Energy Advisor and is eligible for the grants. Once the retrofits have all been completed, you will need to book a post-retrofit evaluation and submit all required documents online through the same portal, or by mail. You can apply for reimbursement directly from the Canadian government.Important Information To Remember About The Greener Homes Grant
It’s important to remember that receipts must be kept and documented for every upgrade performed. Homeowners are responsible for submitting these receipts onto the homeowner portal. Homeowners will only be eligible for home grant amounts equal or less than the amount paid for the upgrades, up to the maximum listed grant amount. Essentially, this means that if you paid $200 for air sealing, then your maximum home grant amount will be $200.What Retrofits Are Eligible For The Canada Greener Homes Grant Program?
Home Insulation (up to $5,000)
Attic/Ceiling Insulation (the maximum attic insulation grant is $1800).
Current level of insulation in your home at the time of the pre-evaluation Grant amounts (by the level of additional insulation added to your home) Achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.81 (R-50) for your attic Achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 4.93 (R-28) (flat roof/ceiling) Increase insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20) (flat roof/ceiling) No insulation N/A N/A $600 RSI 2.11 (R-12) and less $1,800 $600 $600 Greater than RSI 2.11 (R-12) and up to RSI 4.40 (R-25) $600 $250 N/A Greater than RSI 4.40 (R-25) and up to RSI 6.16 (R-35) $250 N/A N/AExterior Wall Insulation
Minimum additional insulation Grant amounts (by the level of additional insulation added to your home) Percent area that you choose to insulate Add insulation value of R-7.5 to R-12 Add insulation greater than R-12 to R-20 Add insulation >R-20 above 100% $3,300 $3,800 $5,000Exposed Floor Insulation
Option Grant amount Minimum additional insulation, RSI 3.5 (R-20) $350Basement/Foundation Insulation
Seal and insulate at least: Grant amount 80% of your entire basement header area to increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20) $240 50% of your entire basement slab by a minimum of RSI 0.62 (R-3.5) $400 Minimum additional insulation Grant amounts (by the level of additional insulation added to your home) Percent area that you choose to insulate Add insulation value of RSI 1.76 (R-10) to RSI 3.87 (R-22) Add insulation greater than RSI 3.87 (R-22) 100% $1,050 $1,500Crawlspace Insulation
Grant amounts (by the level of additional insulation added to your home) Add insulation value of RSI 1.76 (R-10) to RSI 3.87 (R-22) Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.87 (R-22) Add insulation value greater than RSI 4.23 (R-24) Insulation 100% of the crawlspace’s total exterior wall area, including the header area. $1,040 $1,300 N/A Insulate 100% of the crawlspace ceiling (preferably with minimum continuous insulation) N/A N/A $800 Note: A minimum of 20% coverage is required for walls, attics, and foundation insulation. Rebates are pro-rated based on the % surface area insulated. Maximum combined basement and crawlspace grant of $1500.Thermostats ($50)
Thermostat retrofits must be combined with other retrofit measures to be eligible for rebate. Option Grant amount Replace a manual thermostat by a programmable or smart/adaptive thermostat $50Heating (up to $5,000)
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Equipment Grant amount Install a ground Source Heat Pump (geothermal system) $5,000 Replace a ground Source Heat Pump unit – pump only $3,000Air And Cold Climate Heat Pumps
Equipment Grant amount Air source heat pump (ASHP) Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement air source heat pump system or a variable capacity cold climate air source heat pump system, intended to service the entire home. $2,500 Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement air source heat pump (ASHP) system, intended to service the entire home (not available for Quebec or Nova Scotia residents). $4,000 Cold Climate Heat Pumps (CCHP) Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement variable capacity cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP) system, intended to service the entire home. $5,000Domestic Hot Water Equipment
Option Grant amount Replace your domestic water heater with an ENERGY STAR certified domestic hot water heat pump (DHW-HP) $1,000Air Sealing (up to $1,000)
Options Grant amount Meet the target in your RUR $550 If you reach 10% better than the target in your report (i.e. 0.9 x target value) $810 If you reach 20% better than the target in your report (i.e. 0.8 x target value) $1,000Windows And Doors (up to $5,000)
The windows and doors you select must be from the approved list provided on the NRCan website. Options Grant amount per rough opening Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR certified models $125 Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient models $250 Replace hinged doors, with our without sidelites or transoms with ENERGY STAR certified models $125Renewable Energy Systems (up to $5,000)
Option Incentive amount Single-family home MURBs Install solar panels (photovoltaic (PV) systems) ≥ 1.0 kW $1,000 per kW $1,000Resiliency Measures (up to $2,625)
Resiliency measures must be combined with another retrofit measure to be eligible for rebate. Option Incentive amount Batteries connected to Photovoltaic systems to provide standby power to home $1,000 Roofing Membrane – self-adhering roofing underlayment applied to entire roof $150 Foundation water-proofing $875 Moisture proofing crawlspace floor, walls and headers (100%) $600Why You Should Consider Home Energy Upgrades Under The Canada Greener Homes Grant
- Making these energy-efficient renovations to a home could see a return of up to $6,300.
- The right renovations will not only save energy, but they can also help to lower your utility bill by up to 20%.
- When the time comes to sell your home, buyers tend to pay more attention to homes that had an energy efficiency assessment.
6 Reasons Homeowners Choose AmeriSpec For Their Energy Rebate Needs
- AmeriSpec employs highly skilled NRCan Registered Energy Advisors that are trained to best serve homeowners across the country.
- We have over 20 years of energy evaluation industry experience.
- AmeriSpec evaluators are efficient in submitting your information to NRCan, ensuring you receive your evaluation report quickly.
- We have thousands of satisfied customers from coast-to-coast.
- AmeriSpec Energy Advisors are available 7 days a week.
- Fast, easy booking via online form.
- Your home’s rating and an explanation of the rating system.
- A breakdown of the amount of energy your home will use for space heating, lighting, and appliances.
- Your home’s estimated annual energy usage for electricity, gas, or oil.
- Recommendations for improving your home’s EnerGuide rating and the efficiency of the home.