Canada Greener Homes Grant HAS ENDED

Note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant program ended in March 2024 due to funding exhaustion. Let this be a lesson that these incentive programs don’t last forever. Here is an article about what the program offered before it ended.

The Canadian government launched the Canada Greener Homes Grant to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. This program offered financial assistance to cover the costs of eligible home retrofits, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort while reducing utility bills.

Understanding the Canada Greener Homes Grant

The grant provided homeowners with up to $5,000 for eligible retrofits aimed at improving energy efficiency. These retrofits included improvements in insulation, windows, heating and cooling systems, and renewable energy installations like solar panels.

Benefits of the Canada Greener Homes Grant

Cost Savings

By improving energy efficiency, homeowners reduced their energy consumption and saved on utility bills. The grant alleviated the initial costs of these retrofit projects.

Enhanced Comfort

Energy-efficient retrofits improved home comfort by maintaining consistent temperatures, reducing drafts, and minimizing noise pollution.

Environmental Impact

Reducing energy consumption helped lower the carbon footprint, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements varied slightly by province or territory. Generally, the program was open to new and existing homeowners who met the following criteria:

Ownership

Homeowners must own a residential property in Canada.

Property Type

Eligible properties included single-family homes, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and mobile homes on permanent foundations. Rental properties with up to two residential units were also eligible with tenant consent.

EnerGuide Evaluation

Homeowners needed to complete pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations, with the grant covering up to $600 for these costs.

Retrofit Measures

Homeowners had to undertake eligible retrofit measures recommended by an energy advisor following the EnerGuide evaluation.

Application Process

To apply for the grant, homeowners followed these steps:

Pre-Assessment

Complete an online pre-assessment form to evaluate property eligibility and identify retrofit opportunities.

Energy Evaluation

Schedule a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation with a certified energy advisor.

Retrofit Plan and Quotes

Develop a retrofit plan based on the evaluation and obtain quotes from contractors.

Apply for Grant

Complete and submit the grant application with necessary documentation.

Post-Retrofit Evaluation

Schedule a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation to assess improvements and validate the grant amount.

Receive Grant

Receive the approved grant amount as reimbursement for eligible retrofit costs.

Contact Solar Resource for guidance on maximizing your home’s energy efficiency and securing funding for solar installations and other energy-saving measures.