Greener Homes Grant
The Canada Green Homes Grant helps Canadians save money and reduce their carbon footprint. The Grant provides funds to Canadians who want to make their homes more energy efficient. You could receive a grant of up to $6,500 for the installation of an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump and up to $600 for an EnerGuide evaluation. You also have access to an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years to help you undertake bigger retrofits to make your home more efficient.
The Application Process
The process to apply for the Greener Homes Grant is as follows:
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Go to the Enbridge HER+ program website to start.
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Get a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
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Apply for the interest-free loan (optional).
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Perform eligible retrofit(s) using Modern Heating.
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Get the post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
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Receive your Canada Greener Homes Grant & HER+ program rebate.
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, you must:
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Be a Canadian homeowner with proof that the home is your primary residence
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Own a home that is eligible for retrofits
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Get a valid EnerGuide pre-retrofit evaluation
Is My Property Eligible?
Eligible properties include:
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Single or semi-detached home
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Rowhouse
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Townhouse
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All-season cottage
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Mobile home on permanent foundation
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Permanently-moored floating home
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Small multi-unit residential building (residential side only)
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Mixed-use building (residential side only)
What is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a 2-in-1 HVAC system that can heat and cool your home. It has an outdoor unit like a central air conditioner condenser.
It works the same way a central air conditioner works, only in reverse. Heat pumps are powered by electricity but use far less of it than an electric baseboard or electric forced air furnace. A heat pump can move several units of heat with only a single unit of electricity.
Therefore, it’s a very efficient and cost-effective way to heat your home. It also acts like an air conditioner, transferring heat out of your home,
so you don’t need to buy a separate AC unit.
