Canada Greener Homes Grant: Upgrade to a Green Home

Save On Energy Bills With Energy Efficient Retrofits

Canadian homeowners looking for more energy efficiency throughout their homes could benefit from the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

We all know energy bills aren’t getting any lower, so now is a good time to consider making your residence a more eco-friendly and greener home. 

Investing in energy-efficient products and systems for your home can help you to avoid high energy costs in the future. 

When it comes to upgrading to more eco-friendly homes, Canada Greener Homes Grant can help you with money savings for upgrading/renovating. Eligible homeowners can save up to $5000 for eligible retrofits by applying for this grant. 

As well as helping you save money on energy bills, the Canada Greener Homes grant will help you reduce your home’s carbon footprint and will create jobs across Canada.

Learn more about available rebates here. 

How The Canada Greener Homes Grant Process Works

To register for the Greener Homes Grant, you’ll need to determine whether or not you meet the eligibility criteria.

You’ll need to undertake a pre and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.

Then, you’ll have to complete at least one retrofit that’s recommended by your energy advisor to be eligible for the grant.

Finally, you’ll have to submit your receipts to receive the grant.

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Eligibility For The Canada Greener Homes Grant

All Canadian homeowners are eligible for the Greener Home grant, regardless of where they live. Keep in mind, however, that all products must be purchased in Canada and a licensed and trained professional must install all mechanical and electrical systems (except thermostats). 

Here at Lockhart Industries, our expertly trained professionals can design, install and maintain a system that suits the needs of your greener home. 

What retrofit work is eligible for the Greener Homes Grant? According to the Government of Canada:

• Save up to a maximum grant of $5000 total for eligible retrofits undertaken after Dec.1, 2020

• Save up to $600 for a combined total cost of your pre and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations

Requirements for this grant:

• Complete a pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation

• At least one retrofit that is eligible must be completed

• Provide and keep copies of all relevant documents until March 31st, 2028

Here’s what to expect with an Energuide energy efficiency home evaluation.

During the grant process you’ll be required to:

• Provide proof of home ownership

• Demonstrate that the property is your primary residence

It should be noted that rentals are not eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant. 

The following groups are also eligible:

• Indigenous governments or organizations such as band councils, or land claim organizations

• Indigenous housing management bodies and other representatives

• Indigenous service delivery organizations that have formal partnerships with Indigenous governments or organizations

Indigenous applicants are eligible to register multiple houses, including homes that aren’t the owner’s primary residence.

These registered homes must be owned by the applicant and be occupied by Indigenous families.

For convenience, they can submit a single application to streamline the whole process.

Eligible Buildings For The Canada Greener Homes Grant

Before you start applying, make sure your home fits the eligible property requirements for the green home grants. 

Eligible property types include:

• Single and semi-detached houses

• Row housing

• Townhouses

• Mobile homes on a permanent foundation

• Floating homes that are permanently-moored

• Mixed-use buildings (residential portion only)

• Low-rise multi-unit residential buildings (2 storeys or less, with a footprint of 600m² or less)

New homes that are 6 months old or newer are not eligible for the Greener Homes Grant. 

Eligible Energy Efficient Retrofits

Common factors that can cause high energy bills include:

• Air leakage

• Roof and attic insulation

• Basement insulation

• Exterior wall insulation

• Windows 

• Doors

• Operating your HVAC system

Learn more about measuring your energy efficiency at home. 

According to the Government of Canada, the eligible retrofits include:

Home insulation

• This includes an attic, cathedral ceiling, flat roof, exterior wall, exposed floor, basement, and crawl space. 

Air-sealing

• Improve the airtightness of your home to reduce energy loss. 

Windows and doors

• Replace your doors, windows, or sliding glass doors with Energy Star-certified models.

Thermostats

• Adding smart thermostats is a great option, but they must be combined with another energy efficiency retrofit to quality for the grant. 

Space and water heating

• Switch to more energy-efficient space heating or water heating equipment to lower your energy bills. 

Renewable energy

• Consider installing a solar photovoltaic system to convert sunlight energy into electricity.

Resiliency measures

• Implement measures to protect your home and family from certain environmental damages. This must be combined with another energy efficiency retrofit.

Canada Greener Homes Loan Now Available

Complete major retrofits to your home through an interest-free loan of up to $40,000.

The Canada Greener Homes Loan is now available. As part of the Canada Greener Homes Initiative, the loan can help you finance eligible products and installations, that are both recommended by an energy advisor and eligible under the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

Before you get started:

• You need to be approved for the grant before applying for the loan. Only homeowners who are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant can apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan.
• You must have a pre-retrofit evaluation done and have your renovation upgrade report.
• You must be approved for the loan before you start your retrofits. You cannot apply for any retrofits you have already commenced.

Upgrade to Greener Homes With Lockhart Industries

Before you apply for the Greener Homes Grant, ask yourself what the main objective of your retrofit grant is. Is it purely for improved comfort, saving on energy bills, better energy efficiency, helping with the environment, or all of the above?

Before you choose your retrofits, remember that your home operates as a cohesive system. The roof, walls, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, external environment, and your family’s practices will each have an effect. If you choose to replace an old HVAC system but avoid upgrading doors and windows, your savings could literally fly out of the window. How these factors interact with each other will determine your home’s performance.

Better overall performance means a much greener home. 

At Lockhart Industries, our professionally trained experts offer high-quality innovation with GeoExchange, air conditioning, air-source heat pumps, refrigeration, and indoor environment-controlled systems.

Contact us today to learn more about what rebates we can offer for your home.