Grants

We stay up-to-date with all available grants associated with new construction builds or home renovations.

Canada Greener Homes Grant

The initiative is part of the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, where it was announced that Natural Resources Canada would be provided with $2.6 billion over 7 years to help Canadian homeowners improve their overall energy efficiency.

By improving home energy efficiency and airtightness, Canadians can decrease their overall energy usage and carbon footprint. The Greener Homes Grant helps Canadians to lower heating and cooling costs year-round, improve their understanding of what makes a home efficient, and band together to create more energy-efficient, sustainable communities.

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

This summer, an interest-free loan program will provide homeowners up to $40,000 to help complete deep home retrofits. This loan program will help make initiatives like the Canada Greener Homes Grant accessible to more homeowners.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Eligible homeowners in Canada regardless of where they live, can participate in the initiative. Only one homeowner per home can register. You will be required to:

  • provide proof of ownership with your property tax bill number (this number can be found on your municipal property documents)
  • demonstrate the property is your primary residence through either a drivers licence or government-issued ID (with address), or utility bill

The following groups are also eligible applicants under the initiative:

  • Indigenous governments or organizations (e.g., band councils, land claim organizations)
  • housing management bodies and other representative or Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships with Indigenous governments or organizations

These applicants may be eligible to register multiple homes, including homes that are not the owner’s primary residence. The home registered must be owned by the applicant and be occupied by an Indigenous household.

ELIGIBLE PROPERTY TYPES

  • Single and semi-detached houses
  • Row housing
  • Townhomes
  • All-season cottages
  • Mobile homes on a permanent foundation
  • Permanently-moored floating homes
  • Mixed use buildings (residential portion only)
  • Small multi-unit residential building (three storeys or less with a footprint of 600m2 or less)

Review additional requirements for small multi-unit residential buildings.

New homes are not eligible for the grant.

Important Program Notes and Benefits

  • The cost of the pre- and post-work energy audits (EnerGuide evaluations) is reimbursed as part of the Greener Homes Grant, up to a maximum of $600. The homeowner is responsible for the upfront cost.
  • The grant amounts listed below also cover the tax amount of your retrofit costs, an exciting benefit not found in many rebate or grant programs.
  • The federal grants provided through the Greener Homes Grant are not taxable and do not have to be declared as income.
  • The Greener Homes Grant is retroactive to homeowners who have completed eligible retrofits and met the eligibility requirements after December 1, 2020.
    • Homeowners who completed only the post-work energy audit after December 1, 2020 are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200 for the post-work energy audit.
  • Any grant amounts received through the Greener Homes Program cannot exceed the cost of the individual measures as displayed on your invoice.
    • For instance, if your exterior wall insulation costs $4,000 but you are eligible for the maximum exterior wall insulation grant amount of $5,000, you will only receive a maximum of $4,000.

HOME INSULATION – Up to $5,000

Update your eligible attic/ceiling, exterior wall, exposed floor, basement or foundation, and crawlspaces.

Attic / Ceiling Insulation

Relatively easy access makes the attic a favourite starting point to insulate for many homeowners. Even if an attic is already insulated, you may be able to improve comfort and increase the energy efficiency.

Eligibility criteria for reimbursement:

  • Insulate a minimum of 20% of the total area of your attic or ceiling.
  • You must increase the insulation value (R-value or RSI).
  • 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 reimbursement 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.
Achieve R-50 Achieve R-28 Add R-28 to an Uninsulated Flat or Cathedral
R-12 and less $1,800 $600 $600
R-12.1 to R-25 $600 $250 N/A
R-25.1 to R-35 $250 N/A N/A

Exterior Wall Insulation

The walls of your home can account for about 20% of heat loss. In addition to heat loss through the walls, there are many cracks and other access points that allow uncontrolled air and water leakage into and out of your home.

Eligibility criteria for reimbursement:

  • Insulate a minimum of 20% of your exterior wall area. Excluding foundation walls.

Important:

  • The total amount of your reimbursement 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.
Percent area that you choose to insulate Add insulation value of R-7.5 to R-12 Add insulation greater than R-12 to R-20 Add insulation R-20.1 or more
20% $660 $760 $1,000
100% $3,300 $3,800 $5,000

Exposed Floor

Some homes have open foundations and exposed floors. Insulating vulnerable areas of your home such as attached garages or additions can improve comfort and save energy. The intent of this measure is to provide insulation under homes with main floors exposed to the outdoors.

Eligibility criteria for reimbursement:

  • Insulate the entire exposed floor area (minimum area of 11 square meters or 120 square feet).
  • This can include overhangs and floors above unheated spaces such as an unheated garage.
  • Crawlspaces are excluded.
Option: Grant amount
Minimum additional insulation, R-20 $350

Basement / Foundation Insulation

Did you know that basements can account for about 20% of a home’s total heat loss? Air leakage can also occur through basement windows and at the top of the foundation wall.

Eligibility criteria for reimbursement:

  • Insulate a minimum of 20% of the wall area of the foundation, including basement and crawlspace walls.

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 crawlspace are present, all applicable grants are pro-rated to a maximum of $1,500 based on the total wall area and the additional insulation.
Add R-20 to 80% or more of your basement header Add R-3.5 to 50% or more of your basement slab Add R-10 to R-22 to your basement walls Add more than R-22 to your basement walls
$350 $400 $1500 $1500

Crawlspace

Did you know that a crawlspace can be insulated in two ways: the walls of the crawlspace can be insulated on the inside or the outside, resulting in a heated area. The house floor above it can also be insulated.

Eligibility criteria for reimbursement:

  • Add insulation in the crawlspace 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.
Add R-10 to R-22 Add R-22.1 + Add R-24 +
Insulate 100% of the crawlspace’s total exterior wall area, including the header area. $1,040 $1,300 N/A
Insulate 100% of the crawlspace ceiling (preferably with minimum continuous insulation) N/A N/A $800

The above incentives have terms and conditions in order to participate.

Contact Eco Insulation® today for full program details.

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