GRANTS, REBATES AND FUNDING

Greener Home’s Program

Natural Resources Canada

The Grant applications are no longer available after March 1, 2024. Loan applications through the Greener Home’s Program for up to $40,000 interest free is still available.

For homeowners looking to plan their energy efficiency retrofit, the first step is to take advantage of an EnerGuide audit. An energy advisor will provide expert advice on the energy savings and greenhouse gas reducing measures you can take in your home. If you would like to work with our company specifically, please contact us directly.

There will be 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes such as better insulation.

To be eligible for retroactive payment, you must document your “retrofit journey”. The journey must begin with an EnerGuide audit.

Keep all copies of invoices for the EnerGuide audit, and dated estimates and invoices for subsequent work completed. Dated before and after photos will also be required.

 
Clean Energy Improvement Program - A new way to finance energy-efficient upgrades

Clean Energy Improvement Program

Municipal Climate Change Action Centre

A new way to finance energy-efficient upgrades

The Clean Energy Improvement Program provides residential and commercial property owners with access to competitive, long-term financing to cover up to 100% of their project costs.

Property owners will be able to enjoy the advantages of energy efficiency upgrades or renewable energy installations immediately and pay for them over time through an assessment added to their property tax bill (similar to a local improvement charge). 

The 2020 EnergyWise Program for Residents is designed to provide the tools, resources and support to residents who rent their homes in Red Deer.

The City of Red Deer & Sol Invictus Energy Services Present:

EnergyWise

February 2020-22 - Red Deer, Alberta

Environmental Services has developed a program that aims to reduce energy use, helping to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program targets audiences including residents, faith-based groups and non-profits, and multi-family residential building owners. These programs provide tools and resources to each target audience, allowing them to implement energy efficiency measures.

The 2022 EnergyWise Program for Residents is designed to provide the tools, resources and support to residents who rent their homes in Red Deer. The program offers free workshops that educate about what energy efficiency means, how to understand energy bills, how to detect leaks and losses, and lessons that help participants become more energy efficient in their homes. Participants will leave the workshops with a take-home kit to implement their learnings. Troubleshooting support is provided and success stories are shared publicly to inspire Red Deerians.

The program has limited spaces and is first-come, first-served.

INFORMATION ON CURRENT & UPCOMING PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING BELOW.

Energy Efficiency Alberta (Expired 2019)

The Alberta government has deployed programs to increase energy efficiency for homes, businesses and farms, funded through the Carbon Levy. Energy Efficiency Alberta is supporting Albertan's in reducing consumption and costs in relation to energy usage. The Home Energy Plan starts with an EnerGuide* Home Energy Evaluation, conducted by a registered EnerGuide Energy Advisor, that provides valuable insight into your home’s energy use and offers energy-saving home improvement suggestions specific to your home’s needs. 

  • Direct Install Residential Program will offer direct, no-charge installation of low-cost energy efficiency products to residences, such as lighting, water and heating components.

  • Residential Consumer Products Program will offer point of sale rebates to residential customers at retail outlets with products such as lighting, insulation and appliances.

  • Business, Non-Profit and Institutional Rebate Program will offer incentives for high-efficiency products and installation of electric and gas based products such as lighting, heating and cooling systems and hot water systems.

  • Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Incentive program to be launched June 2017

Click the link below in order to find out more about government programs and funding related to energy efficiency.

For additional assistance, contact us to help you through the application process. 

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Council (CMHC) Green Home

CMHC Green Home offers a premium refund of up to 25% to borrowers who either buy, build or renovate for energy efficiency using CMHC-insured financing.

Homes NOT built under an eligible building standard must be assessed by a NRCan qualified energy advisor and have a rating that complies with the following requirements:

15% Premium Refund - EnerGuide Rating 0-100 Scale -  Rating of at least 15% lower than “A Typical New House”

25% Premium Refund - EnerGuide Rating 86 - 100 Scale - Rating of at least 40% lower than “A Typical New House”

Contact us to have your home rated to see if you qualify for the CMHC Premium refunds. 

CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today officially launched its Net Zero Home Labelling Program - continuing CHBA’s long history in leading energy efficiency in residential construction. The Program provides the industry and consumers with a clearly defined and rigorous two-tiered technical requirement that recognizes Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes, and identifies the builders and renovators who provide them. A pilot version of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program ran from September 2015 to December 2016 to validate technical and administrative details.