To be eligible:

• New and existing homes are eligible.
• New homes must have an occupancy permit when the pre-retrofit home energy assessment is completed.
• Your primary source of heat is electric. If an additional heating source is used your home must have a minimum annual electricity usage of 15,000 kilowatt hours (kWh).
• You are the homeowner and have an active electricity account.
• Your home is on a permanent foundation and intended as a primary residence.
• Contractors and landlords can participate in the rebate programs if they meet eligibility requirements.
• Your home must have a heating and ventilation system.

Why it is a requirement to have a heating and ventilation system?

• In some instances, performing air sealing may result in inadequate ventilation, which could be detrimental to the house.
• When a home is too airtight, it can affect the ventilation, leading to mould and bacteria in the air.
• Heating and ventilation systems will circulate fresh air and keep the air dry in your home.
• Please seek additional information from your energy advisor and a qualified ventilation contractor.

• Pre and post-retrofit home energy assessments must be completed by a registered energy advisor.
• Your project meets a minimum 10% improvement in air leakage rate (air changes/hour).
• The rebate amount is based on the improvement in your air leakage rate. Materials and labour will not be reimbursed.
• Air sealing measures can be completed by you (DIY) or a contractor.
• You will not be eligible for a rebate if there is a change in the volume of your home after the initial assessment.
• Post-retrofit home energy assessment must take place within 180 days of first assessment.
• Post-retrofit home energy assessment must take place after Dec 12th, 2022.

• A customer who achieves a 30% improvement in their air leakage score will receive a rebate of $500.
• A customer who achieves a 10% improvement in their air leakage score will receive a rebate of $125.

Air leakage rate can be found on your Homeowner Information Sheet. The air leakage rate at 50 pascals (air changes per hour) is listed on the House Details page in the table titled Airtightness.

See below for sample table from the Homeowner Information sheet.

Air leakage rate can be found on your Homeowner Information Sheet. The air leakage rate at 50 pascals (air changes per hour) is listed on the House Details page in the table titled Airtightness