Retrofit (Canada)

ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program

The Retrofit – Homes program provides grants up to $5,000 to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce the burden of high energy costs. The Government of Canada has renewed the program from June 6, 2011, until March 31, 2012.

How the Program Works

To be eligible for upcoming retrofits, new participants and past participants must first obtain a registration number. If you are not sure which form to complete or if you need assistance, follow the instructions at the register page.
All participants require a pre-retrofit evaluation (since April 2007) before starting renovations, a post-retrofit evaluation and a signed grant application form by March 31, 2012. Participants must present all retrofit receipts at the post-retrofit evaluation. New participants are only eligible for product purchased after June 6, 2011, and installed after a pre-retrofit evaluation. Past participants are only eligible for products purchased and installed after June 6, 2011.
The Grant Table offers an overview of the program and a breakdown of eligible upgrades. Visit the Frequently-Asked Questions page for more details and contact information.

NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) program guide

Available Incentives in Your Area

NRCan transfers file information to complementary regional programs in certain provinces and territories.

Summary of Equipment Efficiency Qualifications:

• Energy Star qualified gas furnace and has 95% AFUE rating and meet 2% electrical efficiency
• Energy Star qualified air-source heat pump with 14.5 SEER, 7.1 HSPF and a minimum heating capacity of 12,000 Btu/hour
  *If heat pump is rated for Region V, HSPF must be 7.1. If rated for Region IV, HSPF must be 8.2
• Energy Star qualified central air conditioning system with a SEER of 14.5
  

To review potential grants, visit: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/retrofit-homes/retrofit-qualify-grant.cfm?attr=4

*Qualifying equipment is based on specific AHRI matched systems.  Please consult your local independent dealer for details.

Important Notes:

Carefully read the recommendations found in your ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes report for more information. Consult a local independent AirEase™ dealer for more information on qualifying equipment. For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified products, visit www.energystar.gc.ca. To book an appointment with an Energy Advisor certified by NRCan, visit www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes or call 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232).