New Ontario rebates coming soon for energy efficient upgrades and renovations: Here’s what qualifies, how to sign up and how much money you could get
The Home Renovation Savings Program will cover up to 30 per cent of the costs of new windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and battery storage.
Ontario has launched new programs to help people make energy efficient improvements to their homes.
This comes after the previous energy rebate program was cancelled in 2018.
New rebates have been announced for home renovations including new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats, heat pumps and rooftop solar panels.
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“As the demand for electricity continues to rise, we’re giving families and small businesses more ways to save money and energy as we launch the largest energy efficiency program in Canadian history,” said Stephen Lecce, the province’s minister of energy and electrification, in a Jan. 7 media release.
What is covered under the Home Renovation Savings Plan and how much money could I get back?
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The will launch on Jan. 28.
The program will offer rebates of up to 30 per cent for home energy efficiency renovations and improvements, including new windows, doors, insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats, heat pumps, as well as rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems for people who want to generate and store energy at home.
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Later this year, the program will expand to include rebates for energy efficient appliances, including refrigerators and freezers.
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More information is set to drop on the website later in January.
Ontario announced new rebates for home improvements and renovations tied to improving energy efficiency.
Home Renovation Savings Program website screen capture
How can I sign up?
Homeowners can .
Who is eligible?
The government’s Affordable Energy Act, which came into force in December, will ensure the new Home Renovation Savings Program, and other program offerings, will be expanded to homeowners who heat their homes by propane and oil, instead of being restricted to those who heat with electricity.
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What other programs and rebates are on offer?
The province is also expanding the with a new program specifically targeted to small businesses, including convenience stores and restaurants.
Businesses will receive a financial incentive of $75 upon initial enrolment in the program and $20 per year for each eligible smart thermostat connected to a central air conditioning system or heat pump.
The province will continue to support 12 Save on Energy programs, including the for business, as well as other programs geared to low-income households, businesses, municipalities, institutions, the agricultural sector, industry and on-reserve First Nations communities.
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Evelyn Harford is a reporter on Metroland’s Digital Content
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