Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient with The Canada Greener Homes Grant
Launched on May 27, 2021, the Canada Greener Homes Grant is here to assist homeowners in making progressive changes to their primary residence to combat greenhouse gas emissions through upgrades such as smart thermostats, more energy-efficient heating equipment, and solar panels.
How does making changes to your home help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
With 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from buildings, including our homes, we need to do our part to find new ways to fight climate change.
How much reimbursement can you receive?
There are up to 700,000 grants being offered in amounts up to $5,000 for energy-efficient retrofits. Plus up to $600 for the cost of your pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.
Are you eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
If you are a homeowner and your property is your primary residence, this grant is for you. All you need to do is provide proof of ownership and demonstrate that the property is your primary residence through specific documentation.
Homes that are less than six months old are not eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
What upgrades are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
There are a variety of upgrades you can make to your home to qualify for the grant, including:
Adding a smart thermostat
Switching to more energy-efficient heating equipment
Installing photovoltaic solar panels
For a complete list of eligible upgrades, click here.
What do you require for the initiative?
Both a pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation must be completed on your home, and you need to complete at least one retrofit that is both eligible and recommended by your energy advisor.
All products used in the energy-efficient upgrades must be purchased in Canada.
What does the application process look like?
The application for The Canada Greener Homes Grant is relatively straightforward.
Follow these simple steps to receive assistance in making your home more energy-efficient.
If needed, Terralta is here to help walk you through the application process.
Register for the Canada Greener Homes Grant online or by phone.
Book your pre-retrofit evaluation by selecting a service organization within your area (the organizations will automatically populate once you enter your postal code).
Assess the recommended retrofits based on the evaluation.
Plan, document, and complete your home retrofits.
Book your post-retrofit evaluation and apply for reimbursement.
Receive your reimbursement.
How can Terralta help you in this process?
Once your pre-retrofit evaluation is completed, our team at Terralta will help you achieve improved energy efficiency by installing smart thermostats, energy-efficient heating equipment, and photovoltaic solar panels.
We will ensure that the process is quick and seamless, from selecting the right equipment for your specific home to installing and completing the work.
With the limited number of grants available, take a step towards a greener Canadian home today!
Connect with us today or give us a call at 403.580.2665 to find out more about the energy-efficient upgrade options for your home.
For all the information you need on the Canada Green Homes Grant, click here.