Toronto Insulation Rebates

Homeowners can choose from a shopping list of combined Canada ecoENERGY grants + Ontario Home Energy rebates:

  • Furnaces - high-efficiency gas or oil, up to $1,580
  • Central air conditioners - replacement $500
  • Hot water heaters - condensing gas $750
  • Hot water heaters - tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $750
  • Boilers - high-efficiency gas or oil $1,500
  • HRV - heat recovery ventilator $750
  • Solar - hot water system $2,500
  • Heat pumps - air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner $1,000
  • Geothermal - ground- or water-source heat pumps which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems up to $8,750

Ontario homeowners can also get ...

  • Attic or roof - insulation up to $1,500
  • Exterior wall - insulation up to $3,750
  • Basement - insulation up to $2,500
  • Crawl space - insulation up to $2,000
  • Air sealing - for your home up to $860
  • Windows & doors - $80 for each replacement unit
  • Toilets - $130 for each replacement unit

And there’s more.

  • Ontario Rebates List - Ontario homeowners can qualify for combined tax-free grant + rebate amounts of up to $10,000 from the Governments of Ontario and Canada.
  • Toronto Rebates - Toronto homeowners can get up to $1,000 more for home insulation through the City of Toronto’s HEAT program.

Take advantage of Canadian ecoENERGY grants + provincial rebates of up to $10,000:

  • Canada ecoENERGY grants - Ontario homeowners can get up to $5,000 in home improvement grants through the Canadian government’s ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, which is in effect until March 31, 2011.
  • Ontario Home Energy rebates - Double your money with matching rebates from the Ontario government. Ontario’s Home Energy Audit program matches dollar for dollar up to $5,000 from the Canadian government - for a total of up to $10,000.
  • Home Energy Assessments - To qualify for Canada ecoENERGY grants, and matching Ontario government rebates, Ontario homeowners must get a home energy assessment before and after their home improvement work. Get up to $150 cash back on the cost of your first energy assessment with a rebate from Ontario’s Home Energy Audit program.
  • Home Renovation Tax Credit - Ontario homeowners can claim the cost of their energy-saving home improvements against their federal income tax. Get income tax credit of up to $1,350 when you make home improvements in 2009. The home renovation tax credit (HRTC) can be claimed for a wide range of home improvements, including energy-saving renovations. The home renovation tax credit is separate from Canadian government ecoENERGY grant and Ontario Home Energy Savings rebate programs.

Easy to start - Ontario

All you do is make one call 1.888.633.3303 to book a home energy audit with an Ontario Energy Advisor – your first step to qualifying for Canadian government grants + Ontario rebates for home energy renovations.

  • Book your energy assessment  with a certified HomePerformance Energy Advisor. Your Energy Advisor will help you make the right energy saving choices for your Ontario home.

ecoENERGY - conditions

Some conditions apply.

  • Home energy assessment - To qualify for ecoENERGY incentives you must get a home energy assessment before and after upgrades to your Ontario home. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first assessment.
  • Renovations - You can complete the improvements yourself or hire an Ontario contractor. We recommend you document your renovations with receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
  • 18 months - You need to apply for Canada ecoENERGY grants within 18 months of your first audit, or before March 31, 2011, whichever comes first. Use the opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible.
  • Another chance - After your second audit, you can register for another eligibility period, which lasts 18 months or until March 31, 2011. Use this extension to complete additional energy renovations to your Ontario home, and get more grants. Each renovation is only counted once.
  • Existing homes only - Newly built Ontario homes occupied for less than six months do not qualify for ecoENERGY grants. Once a newly built home has been occupied for more than six months, there is no limit to how old a home can be to qualify for ecoENERGY rebates.
  • Local codes & by-laws - All improvements or renovations must meet Ontario building codes and by-laws. Pay special attention to the placement of vapour barriers when adding insulation to the building envelope. Before undertaking improvements or renovations, find out about the appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality will not be compromised.
  • Higher efficiency - To qualify for ecoENERGY grants, any new equipment installed in your Ontario home must have a higher efficiency than that of the original equipment it replaces.
  • Program rules - You will receive a homeowner kit during your first energy assessment that includes printed ecoENERGY literature explaining the rules of the program. Take the time to read these rules carefully. Homeowners are responsible for learning and following the rules of the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program.
  • Questions about eligibility - If you are not certain about the eligibility of your Ontario house, or any specific renovations you are planning, you should request clarification from the Canadian government. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for ecoENERGY grants before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.
  • Emergency replacement - if Ontario homeowners must replace their furnace, boiler or hot water heater under emergency conditions, they can still qualify for government grants if they call to book their ecoENERGY home energy audit within five calendar days of the replacement. The Ontario home energy audit itself must take place within 30 calendar days of the replacement. Policy in effect until March 31, 2010.

Ontario rebates & incentives

Ontario Home Energy rebates

Ontario homeowners can get cash back for your first ecoENERGY assessment with a Home Energy Audit rebate from the Ontario government.

  • Home Energy Audit program - Rebate of up to $150 of the cost of your first energy assessment.
  • Up to $150 - To be eligible for an Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate you must receive an ecoENERGY assessment from a certified energy advisor.
  • You are not required to carry out a renovation to your Ontario home to receive the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate.
  • Your advisor applies for the Ontario Home Energy Audit rebate on your behalf.

As an Ontario homeowner, you can double your Canada ecoENERGY grant with matching tax-free rebates from the Government of Ontario.

  • Ontario Home Energy Audit program - Get rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements from the Ontario government.
  • Up to $10,000 - Ontario matches dollar for dollar up to $5,000 available from the Canadian government’s ecoENERGY program — for a total of up to $10,000.
  • You begin - by completing an ecoENERGY assessment with a certified energy advisor. You are eligible for a rebate of up to $150 on the cost of your first ecoENERGY assessment (see Home Energy Audit program, above).
  • Your advisor - will apply for Ontario’s matching Home Energy Savings rebates on your behalf, after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your Ontario home has been re-assessed. You have 18 months from the date of the first energy assessment to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends for your Ontario home, and complete a second assessment.
  • Two grant programs - Your second certified home energy assessment verifies your improvements and completes your application for both Canada ecoENERGY grants and Ontario Home Energy rebates. Your Home Energy Advisor will do the necessary paperwork for both your Canada ecoENERGY grants and Ontario rebates.
  • Ontario Rebates List - Shows combined tax-free grant amounts from the Governments of Ontario and Canada.

Home Renovation Tax Credit - Ontario

In addition to tax-free grants and rebates for energy-saving home improvements, you can also get a 2009 income tax credit for your Ontario home improvement expenses. That’s right - Ontario homeowners can claim 15 per cent of their home improvement expenses, including the cost of energy-saving renovations, on their 2009 income tax return. This amounts to a Canadian tax credit of up to $1,350 for Ontario homeowners.

You claim the Canada Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) when you file your 2009 income tax return. The home renovation tax credit is separate from your tax-free grants and rebates, and you can claim it for many home improvements, including energy renovations like a new furnace, insulation or windows.
(Click here for more HRTC details).

  • Home Renovation Tax Credit - Budget 2009 includes a 15 per-cent non-refundable tax credit for home renovations in Canada.
  • Up to $1,350 - The Home Renovation Tax Credit may be claimed for the 2009 taxation year on the portion of eligible Ontario home improvement expenditures exceeding $1,000, but less than $10,000. Get up to $1,350 in tax relief.
  • Act now - Canada’s Home Renovation Tax Credit applies for home improvement work performed, or goods acquired, for your Ontario home after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2010. Individuals may claim this credit (including expenditures made in January 2010) in their 2009 income tax returns.
  • Combine tax credit, grants and rebates - Canada’s Home Renovation Tax Credit is in addition to the federal government’s support for Canadians to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. Canadian grants paid through the ecoENERGY Retrofit program will not reduce the value of claims for home improvement expenditures made under the Home Renovation Tax Credit. Provincial rebates paid through the Ontario government’s Home Energy Savings rebate program will not reduce the value of claims made under the Canadian government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit.

Your advisor can help

By choosing a HomePerformance Energy Advisor to do your Ontario energy assessment, you’ll receive information on Canadian and Ontario home energy renovation grants and rebates, and other energy improvement incentives available in Ontario.

Enjoy all the benefits

Do it right

Each Ontario home has its own specific energy-savings needs, and yours is no different. The right renovations add up to big savings. By following the expert advice of a certified Ontario energy advisor, you’ll make the energy renovations or "retrofits" that are right for your Ontario home - and help improve your energy costs and the Ontario environment.

Three easy steps

  • Call for an Ontario energy assessment ...1.888.633.3303
  • Choose the right renovations for you
  • Save energy and money

Energy renovations help ...

  • - Your Ontario home won’t need as much energy to stay comfortable.
  • - Less energy used = lower energy costs for you.
  • Grants + Rebates - Qualify for tax-free Canadian government grants and Ontario rebates for home renovation, sent directly to you.

And that’s not all. Here are more benefits ...

  • – Your home will be warmer in Ontario winters, cooler in Ontario summers.
  • – You’ll eliminate indoor health concerns like chills and drafts, and keep your home free of airborne pollutants and pollen.
  • – By making energy renovations, you’ll increase the resale value of your Ontario home. An official Canada EnerGuide label proves you’ve done the work.
  • – No more scrubbing moldy windowsills! Keep airborne dust and dirt outside where it belongs.

When you improve your home in Ontario, you make a difference to the rest of the world. You’ll help address important global issues like ...

  • Climate change - Energy renovations help reduce your home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
  • Energy security - By reducing your Ontario home’s energy use, you’ll be less deeply affected by energy price fluctuations and supply interruptions.

And there’s even more. Check back soon to learn how Ontario homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Ontario homeowners can make a difference.

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