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GREENER HOMES PROGRAM
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As part of the initiative, you have access to:
up to $600 for a home evaluation and expert advice so you can begin to plan your retrofits
up to $5,000 total to help you make energy efficiency retrofits to your home
What you can claim
1.Your pre-and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
Both evaluations are requirements to receive the retrofit grant.
You will receive a grant for the combined cost of the pre-and post-retrofit evaluations of up to a maximum of $600
. You must complete at least one of the retrofits that is both eligible and recommended by your energy advisor in their report in order to qualify for any of the available grants. Including for the pre-retrofit evaluation
If you had completed an evaluation prior to December 1, 2020, but made recommended and eligible retrofits to your home on or after December 1, 2020, you can only receive a grant for the eligible retrofits and post-retrofit evaluation.
Part of your completed home retrofits
If you are approved for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, you could receive a total grant of up to $5,000 for retrofits. You may choose to do multiple retrofits but in all cases the maximum grant will not exceed $5,000 total.
Eligible retrofits
Home insulation -Up to $5,000
Upgrade your eligible attic/ceiling, exterior wall, exposed floor, basement or foundation, and crawl spaces.
Air-sealing - Up to $1,000
Perform air sealing to improve the air tightness of your home to achieve the air-change rate target.
Windows and doors - Up to $5,000
Replace your windows or glass doors with ENERGY STAR® certified models.
Thermostats -Up to $50
Add a smart thermostat to help improve your comfort and save money on your energy bill (must be combined with another retrofit).
Space and water heating - Up to $5,000
Make the switch to more energy-efficient heating equipment to save on your utility bill and reduce your carbon footprint.
Renewable energy - Up to $5,000
Install photovoltaic solar panels to convert sunlight energy into electricity.
Resiliency measures - Up to $2,625
Incentives to protect your home and your family from environmental damages (must be combined with another energy efficiency retrofit).
Low rise Multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
Learn more about how to multiply your incentives if you live in a multi-unit residential building.
INSULATION
ATTICS
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Insulate a minimum of 20% of the total area of your attic or ceiling.
Insulate a minimum of 20% of the total area of your attic or ceiling.
Add insulation in the same location (e.g., attic floor vs. attic ceiling) as the insulation present at the time of the pre-retrofit evaluation.
Important:
The grant amounts reflect a situation where 100% of the ceiling area is one roof type. Your home may have a combination of ceiling types.
The total grant for any combination of attic, cathedral ceiling and flat roof insulation cannot exceed $1,800.
The total amount of your grant will be calculated based on the total percentage of your attic that you choose to insulate. For example, if you insulate 80% of your attic you would qualify for 80% of the amount listed below.
GRANT AMOUNTS
(by the level of additional insulation added to your home)
From current level of insulation in your home at the time of the pre-retrofit evaluation:
No insulation and up to RSI 2.11 (R-12)
$ 1,800 - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.81 (R-50) for your attic
$600 - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 4.93 (R-28) for your flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling
$600 - If you insulate your non-insulated flat roof or cathedral ceiling to increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20)
Greater than RSI 2.11 (R-12) and up to RSI 4.40 (R-25)
$600 - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.81 (R-50) for your attic
$250 - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 4.93 (R-28) for your flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling
$N/A - If you insulate your non-insulated flat roof or cathedral ceiling to increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20) -
Greater than RSI 4.40 (R-25) and up to RSI 6.16 (R-35)
$250 - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.81 (R-50) for your attic
$N/A - If you achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 4.93 (R-28) for your flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling
$N/A - If you insulate your non-insulated flat roof or cathedral ceiling to increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20)
EXTERIOR WALL INSULATION
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Insulate a minimum of 20% of your exterior wall area. Excluding foundation walls.
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Important:
The total amount of your grant will be calculated based on the total percentage of your wall that you choose to insulate. This means if you insulate 80% of your wall area, you would qualify for 80% of the amount listed below.
FOR A SEMI- DETACHED OR END UNIT ROW HOUSE, YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT. THE MAXIMUM YOU WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR IS 75% OF THE LISTED AMOUNTS. FOR A MIDDLE UNIT ROW HOUSE, THE MAXIMUM GRANT YOU WOULD QUALIFY FOR IS 50% OF THE LISTED AMOUNTS.
There are no incentives available for insulation of walls between individual units.
GRANT AMOUNTS
(by the level of additional insulation added to your home)
Percent area that you choose to insulate
20%
$660
Add insulation value of RSI 1.32 (R-7.5) up to RSI 2.11 (R-12)
$760
Add insulation value greater than RSI 2.11 (R-12) and up to RSI 3.52 (R-20)
$1,000
Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.52 (R-20)
100%
$3,300
Add insulation value of RSI 1.32 (R-7.5) up to RSI 2.11 (R-12)
$3,800
Add insulation value greater than RSI 2.11 (R-12) and up to RSI 3.52 (R-20)
$1,000 Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.52 (R-20)
EXPOSED FLOORS
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Insulate the entire exposed floor area (minimum area of 11 square metres or 120 square feet).
This can include overhangs and floors above unheated spaces such as an unheated garage.
Crawl spaces are excluded
Option:
Minimum additional insulation, RSI 3.52 (R-20)
Grant amount: $350
BASEMENT/FOUNDATION INSULATION
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Insulate a minimum of 20% of the wall area of the foundation, including basement and crawl space walls.
Seal and insulate at least:
$240 - 80% of your entire basement header area to increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.52 (R-20)
$400 - 50% of your entire basement slab by a minimum of RSI 0.62 (R-3.5)
Important:
You can combine the grants shown below: i.e. adding insulation to the basement header and wall insulation.
For a semi- detached or end unit row house, you will not qualify for the full amount of the grant: the maximum you would be eligible for is 75% of the listed amounts.
For a middle unit row house, the maximum grant you would qualify for is 50% of the listed amounts.
There are no grants available for insulation of walls between individual units.
When both a basement and crawl space are present, all applicable grants are pro-rated to a maximum of $1,500 based on the total wall area and the additional insulation.
Grant Amounts
(by the level of additional insulation added to your home)
Percent area that you choose to insulate
20%
$ 210 - Add insulation value of RSI 1.76 (R-10) and up to RSI 3.87 (R-22)
$300 - Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.87 (R-22)
100%
$1050 - Add insulation value of RSI 1.76 (R-10) and up to RSI 3.87 (R-22)
$1500 - Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.87 (R-22)
CRAWLSPACE
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Add insulation in the crawl space wall and header, or ceiling.
Insulate the entire area noted in the Recommended Upgrade Report.
If you are also insulating your basement, the maximum you can receive for insulating both areas is $1500.
Important:
If you live in a semi- detached or end unit row house, you will not qualify for the full amount of the grant - the maximum you would be eligible for is 75% of the listed amounts.
If you live in a middle unit row house, the maximum grant you would qualify for is 50% of the listed amounts.
Grant Amounts
(by the level of additional insulation added to your home)
Insulate 100% of the crawl space’s total exterior wall area, including the header area
$ 1040 - Add insulation value of RSI 1.76 (R-10) and up to RSI 3.87 (R-22)
$ 1,300 - Add insulation value greater than RSI 3.87 (R-22)
$ 1,300 - Add insulation value greater than RSI 4.23 (R-24)
Insulate 100% of the crawl space ceiling (preferably with minimum continuous insulation)
$ 800 - Add insulation value greater than RSI 4.23 (R-24)
AIR SEALING
Options:
Meet the target in your Renovation Upgrade Report
Grant Amount: $550
Obtain a LARGER GRANT:
If you reach 10% better than the target in your report (i.e. 0.9 x target value)
Grant Amount: $810
If you reach 20% better than the target in your report (i.e 0.8 x target value)
Grant Amount: $1,000
Your Renovation Upgrade Report will provide more details regarding the target value.
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
All equipment must be purchased in Canada.
Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor in Canada.
The equipment must be on an eligible list below. All eligible model lists are available in an online searchable or csv format. The lists will be periodically updated to ensure homeowners have access to grants for all equipment models available that meet Greener Homes performance criteria.
Maintain the ENERGY STAR labels on your windows and doors until after your post-retrofit evaluation.
Important:
A new window unit can be inserted into the existing frame of an old window, but REPLACEMENTS OF ONLY THE GLASS, SASH OR DOOR WITHOUT A FRAME ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
A maximum of $250 per rough opening up to a cap of $5,000.
Options:
Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR certified models:
U-Factor of 1.22 W/m²K or less or
Energy Rating of 34 or more
Your selection must be on one the following lists: windows or sliding glass doors
AMOUNT PER ROUGH OPENING: $125
Replace your windows or sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient models:
U-Factor of 1.05 W/m²K or less or
Energy Rating of 40 or more
Your selection must be on one the following lists: windows or sliding glass doors
AMOUNT PER ROUGH OPENING: $250
Replace hinged doors, with or without sidelites or transoms with ENERGY STAR certified models:
U-Factor of 1.22 W/m²K or less or
Energy Rating of 34 or more
Your selection must be on the following list: hinged doors, sidelites and transoms
AMOUNT PER ROUGH OPENING: $125
A rough opening is the structural framing in a wall separating a heated space from an unheated space that creates an opening for the installation of a window or door. SKYLIGHTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. FOR EXAMPLE, A BAY WINDOW WITH THREE WINDOW UNITS INSTALLED INTO ONE ROUGH OPENING IS ELIGIBLE FOR ONLY ONE GRANT.
ENERGY STAR certified means that the model meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR levels. Each certified model comes with a temporary label showing that the unit is ENERGY STAR certified.
THERMOSTATS
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
Must be combined with another retrofit measure from the Canada Greener Homes Grant. Exclusions: New heat pumps are installed with new thermostats and cannot be combined with this grant. A resiliency measure and a thermostat must be combined with another measure (in order to qualify for the grants).
All equipment must be purchased in Canada.
Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor in Canada.
Options:
Replace a manual thermostat by a programmable or smart/adaptive thermostat
Grant amount: $50
SPACE AND WATER HEATING
Furnaces are not eligible under the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The only exception is when you reside in an off-grid community, please review the information on north and off-grid communities if it applies.
Ground source heat pumps
Two grants are available for ground source heat pump (geothermal system):
1) the installation of a full system
2) the replacement of the heat pump unit.
Criteria:
In order to be eligible to receive a grant for this equipment, the following criteria must be met:
Installation: Your ground source heat pump unit must be installed by a licensed and trained professional. When using a licensed professional, it is highly recommended that you obtain proof of their licence to install equipment in your province or territory
Attestation: It is highly recommended that you ask the licensed and trained professional to sign an attestation form that the installation has been completed according to the CSA standard—ANSI/CSA/IGSHPA C448 SERIES
Eligible product list: Your new ground source heat pump must be on a list of eligible products (view below). All eligible model lists are available in an online searchable or csv format. The lists will be periodically updated to ensure homeowners have access to grants for all equipment models available that meet Greener Homes performance criteria.
Purchase location: All ground source heat pump equipment must be purchased in Canada. Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor in Canada.
Performance Criteria
Equipment
Install a ground source heat pump—full system
Energy Performance Criteria
The system capacity must be ≤ 40 kW.
Open systems
Heating COPh ≥ 3.6 with 10°C entering water
Cooling COPc ≥ 4.75 with 15°C entering water
Closed loop systems
Heating COPh ≥ 3.1 with 0°C entering water
Cooling COPc ≥ 3.93 with 25°C entering water
Product eligibility list
Heat pump must be listed here: ground source heat pump–full system
Direct expansion (DX) systems are not eligible.
Grant amount: $5,000
Equipment
Replace a ground source heat pump—heat pump unit only
Energy Performance Criteria
The system capacity must be ≤ 40 kW.
Open systems
Heating COPh ≥ 3.6 with 10°C entering water
Cooling COPc ≥ 4.75 with 15°C entering water
Closed loop systems
Heating COPh ≥ 3.1 with 0°C entering water
Cooling COPc ≥ 3.93 with 25°C entering water
Product eligibility list
Heat pump must be listed here: ground source heat pump–pump equipment
Direct expansion (DX) systems are not eligible.
Grant amount; $3,000
Many homes in moderate climates can rely on heat pumps to heat or cool their homes year-round. In colder climates, a cold-climate heat pump is more effective and reduces the need for a supplementary heating source. A heat pump is an electrically driven device that extracts heat from a low temperature place and delivers it to a higher temperature place.
Heat pumps in general can come at a higher cost compared to other heating systems due to the number of components in the system.
Your new heat pump must be installed by a licensed trained professional and be on one of the eligible list of products below in order to be eligible for a grant. All eligible model lists are available in an online searchable or csv format. The lists will be periodically updated to ensure homeowners have access to grants for all equipment models available that meet the Canada Greener Homes Grant performance criteria.