Provincial Rebates
An Overview of Provincial Rebates
Provincial Rebates are rebates, grants, programs, etc. as designed and funded by provincial governments across Canada. These rebates are available to qualifying residents in each province. Simply put, if you are a resident in Ontario, you can qualify for any rebate made available by the Provincial Government of Ontario, but not rebates provided by the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia as an example. Homesol currently operates in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Like the Federal Rebates, before you can apply for a rebate you need to have an Energy Advisor conduct an Energy Assessment of your home or building to see what upgrades your home can apply for. Homesol Building Solutions has been conducting Energy Assessments since 1999 with Energy Advisors in all four provinces we operate in. Make sure to book your Energy Assessment today to get started!
Ontario Rebates
Residentials in Ontario can apply to the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Canada Greener Homes Grant makes $5,000 available to help homeowners make energy-efficient retrofits to their homes, such as better insulation, windows, air-source heat pumps, solar PV systems, and more. The grant also includes $600 for an EnerGuide evaluation for homeowners to plan for retrofits. Homesol is fully capable of providing EnerGuide evaluations and we have been doing so for more than 20 years. Make sure to book your Energy Audit with Homesol so you don’t miss out!
Single Family Homes Program
The Single Family Homes program is a Nova Scotia program available to single-family homes. You can receive up to $5,000 in rebates and qualifying upgrades for your home. These upgrades include ceiling insulation, heat pumps, solar equipment, and much more. In order to apply for this rebate, a qualified Energy Advisor must complete an Energy Assessment of your home to see what upgrades your home is applicable for.
Upgrades available:
- Ceiling insulation
- Foundation insulation
- Exterior wall insulation
- Heat pumps
- Wood/pellet burning equipment
- Solar equipment
- Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) System
- Other upgrades
Home Energy Assessment Rebate – Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
The Home Energy Assessment rebate for multi-unit residential buildings. To qualify, the building must have between 2 and 6 units. The property owner/landlord is responsible for signing all the forms, receiving the Renovation Upgrade Report, and the rebate cheque will be issued to them. Tenants must also be notified of the assessment. Rebates received apply to the building as a whole, not per unit, and there is no rebate cap for MURBs (rebate is capped at $5,000 for other housing types). The upgrades covered are the same as the Single Family Homes Program, but the upgrades are available to qualifying multi-unit residential buildings.
Upgrades available:
- Ceiling insulation
- Foundation insulation
- Exterior wall insulation
- Heat pumps
- Wood/pellet burning equipment
- Solar equipment
- Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) System
- Other upgrades
New Home Construction Rebates
The New Home Construction Rebates are rebates available to home builders in Nova Scotia when you have an Energy Advisor conduct a review of building plans and provide you with customized recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of the design. Included is an EnerGuide rating that tells you (and future buyers) that your home saves energy—and money. Depending on the efficiency of your new home, you could receive up to $9,000 in rebates. The more above code you build your homes, the larger of a rebate you will receive. Homes that are built to be Net Zero Ready, Net Zero or with a Passive House Certification get the highest rebates.
Homes Available:
- Single Family Detached Homes
- Multi-Unit Homes
Total Home Energy Savings Program
The Total Homes Energy Savings Program is a provincial rebate program made available by the Provincial Government of New Brunswick. This program covers many types of home energy upgrades, and while there is no cap on the total amount you can claim, there are caps on each of the upgrades offered. The most focused upgrades are on space heating equipment. Before these rebates can be applied, an Energy Assessment must be completed by an Energy Advisor, make sure to book your energy assessment with Homesol Building Solutions today!
Space Heating Equipment Upgrades
- Central ducted air source heat pump – New
- Central ducted air source heat pump – Replacement
- Mini-split heat pump
- Multizone heat pump
- Furnace heat pump add on
- Etc.
New Home Energy Savings Program
The New Homes Energy Savings Program is a New Brunswick rebate available to home builders in the province. This program is meant for home builders who want to make more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes. There are $10,000 in rebates available to builders who have an Energy Assessment conducted by a qualified Energy Advisor to upgrade their homes.
What’s Included:
- Get custom recommendations on your building plans
- Access up to $10,000 in incentives for energy efficiency improvements
- Enjoy comfort, peace of mind and long-term savings in your energy-efficient home
Home Insulation Rebates Program
The Home Insulation Rebates Program is a program by the Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island. It is a program that helps homeowners with existing homes. This rebate covers the cost of more energy-efficient windows, doors, and insulation. The rebate amount varies based on household income and Islanders with a lower income can receive larger rebates. For the Home Insulation Rebates Program, low income is defined as an annual household income of $35,000 or less.
Upgrades Available:
- Attic insulation
- Above grade walls (with new interior/exterior finish)
- Above grade walls (blown in insulation)
- Exposed floors and headers
- Below grade
- Windows, doors, and skylights
- Air sealing
The dollar amount of each of these upgrades is dependent on the income level and R-value (how thick the current insulation is) of the home, and is unique per upgrade.
A Home Energy Assessment must be completed by Energy Auditors such as Homesol Building Solutions in order to qualify for rebates. Make sure to book your Energy Assessment below to get started!
Multi-unit Residential Building Efficiency Program
The Multi-unit Residential Building Efficiency Program is a rebate program for multi-unit residential buildings in Prince Edward Island.
Multi-unit residential building owners are eligible for energy efficiency programs such as home insulation rebates, energy efficient equipment rebates and winter warming help for low income residents.
Energy efficiency upgrades can help make tenants more comfortable, save money for property owners and reduce the environmental impact of multi-unit buildings. Multi-unit residential building owners are eligible for energy efficiency programs such as home insulation rebates, energy efficient equipment rebates and winter warming help for low income residents. These rebates help with a building’s energy efficiency and environmental impact.
To be considered for this rebate, each dwelling unit must be separate and self-contained (not a room rented out or “in-law suite”), must be three stories or less and have a footprint less than 600m2, and must be a long term rental. The dollar amounts for this rebate vary on a large number of factors, to get started book an Energy Assessment with Homesol.
New Home Construction Incentives
New Home Construction Incentives are rebates available to builders in Prince Edward Island to design more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes.
After an Energy Assessment is completed or your home, and your home is built with energy efficient and environmental upgrades into it, you can apply for a rebate of up to $5,000.
You will be eligible for two tiers of rebates depending on the efficiency standard you achieve. You may pursue certification through ENERGY STAR® or R2000, or alternatively, have your home rated through the EnerGuide Rating System.
- For ENERGY STAR® for New Homes or EnerGuide rating of 20% better than code, you’ll receive a rebate of $2,000
- For R2000 or EnerGuide rating of 50% better than code*, you’ll receive a rebate of $5,000
Either the homeowner or the builder may register, and the rebate will go to the homeowner. There is an option for the homeowner to request that the builder be paid directly.
Insulation Rebate
- Receive a rebate of 75% of the cost of insulation for your basement ceiling or walls up to $1,000.
- Receive a rebate of 50% of the cost of insulation for your attic up to $1,000.
Home Eligibility:
To be eligible:
- Your primary source of heat must be electric. If an additional heating source is used your home must have a minimum annual electricity usage of 15,000 kilowatt hours (kWh).
- The R-Value of the insulation materials must meet the minimum and maximum R-Value requirements after the insulation is installed.
- Your home must have been built and connected to the electricity system prior to January 1, 2014
- Your home must be on a permanent foundation and intended as a primary residence.
- You must be the homeowner and your home must have an active electricity account.
- Contractors and landlords can participate in the rebate programs if they meet eligibility requirements.
Alberta Rebates
Residentials in Alberta can apply to the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Canada Greener Homes Grant makes $5,000 available to help homeowners make energy-efficient retrofits to their homes, such as better insulation, windows, air-source heat pumps, solar PV systems, and more. The grant also includes $600 for an EnerGuide evaluation for homeowners to plan for retrofits. Homesol is fully capable of providing EnerGuide evaluations and we have been doing so for more than 20 years. Make sure to book your Energy Audit with Homesol so you don’t miss out!
CleanBC Better Homes
The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs, administered by BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province of BC, provide rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades. It includes:
- Up to $6,000 in Rebates for Heat Pumps
- Up to $1,000 in Rebates for Gas Furnaces + Boilers
- Up to $1,000 in Rebates for Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
- Up to $300 in Rebates for Gas Fireplace
- Up to $5,500 in Rebates for Insulation, Windows & Doors
Municipal Rebates
An Overview of Municipal Rebates
Municipal Rebates are rebates provided by municipal governments across Canada. These rebates and programs are made available to residents in a set municipality in different cities across Canada. These programs usually don’t last as long as the federal or provincial programs, due to the smaller budgets of municipal governments compared to the federal and provincial ones. Like the federal and provincial programs, before you can apply for a rebate you need to have an Energy Advisor conduct an Energy Assessment of your home or building to see what upgrades your home can apply for. Homesol Building Solutions has been conducting Energy Assessments since 1999 all across Canada. Make sure to book your Energy Assessment today to get started!
Better Homes Ottawa – Loan Program
The City of Ottawa has developed the Better Homes Loan program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa. Ottawa homeowners could get a low-interest loan of up to 10 percent of the current value of their home to cover the cost of home energy improvements. Learn more about this very exciting program on our page featuring everything you need to know about the Better Home Loan Program!
