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Retrofit Your
Home and Qualify
for a Grant!
Thinking of ways to make your home more
energy efficient? Here’s what you can do to
reduce your energy consumption and receive
grants through ecoENERGY Retrofit.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is offering a new
residential energy efficiency assessment service to owners
of single family homes, including detached, semi-detached
and low-rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
that are no more than three storeys high. Under the
ecoENERGY Retrofit program, property owners can
qualify for federal grants by improving the energy
efficiency of their homes and reducing their home’s
impact on the environment.
NRCan-certified energy advisors conduct a detailed
on-site assessment of your home’s energy use from the
attic down to the basement. They then provide you
with a personalized report, including a checklist of
recommended retrofits to improve the energy efficiency
of your home or MURB and, in some cases, to reduce
water consumption. The report also shows the grant
amounts for each eligible upgrade that you can receive
by carrying out these energy-saving improvements.
On the following pages, you will find a list of improve -
ments covered under ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes
and the corresponding grant amounts. The maximum
grant you can receive for a home or MURB is $5,000.
The grant is calculated and based on amounts that
are in effect at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation
(E evaluation).

Natural Resources Canada is providing rebates to homeowners who carry out recommended energy-saving retrofits under the ecoENERGY- Retrofit Homes initiative. The Province of Ontario is reimbursing homeowners up to $150 towards the cost of the initial audit, and matching NRCan's rebates for completed retrofits, through the Ontario Home Energy Audit program. There's never been a better time to do your part to help make clean air, clean water, and clean energy a reality for all Canadians.

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The ecoENERGY Initiative is a comprehensive effort to provide Canadians, with clean energy through energy efficiency, renewable sources of energy and greater investment in new energy technologies.

In Canada, the EnerGuide for Houses program is a rating system developed by Natural Resources Canada to analyze home comfort and energy performance. Advisors are independent experts in energy efficiency and are affiliated with professional organizations across Canada, who work with Natural Resources Canada to deliver the service in your area, at a reduced cost. There are a number of excellent independent Auditors as well as an EnerGuide for Houses program in this area.

In a professional audit, the auditor will do a room-by-room examination of your home, as well as a thorough examination of past utility bills. He or she may also use equipment to detect sources of energy loss, such as blower doors, infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters, and surface thermometers.

You can help the process of a professional home audit by listing existing problems such as condensation and uncomfortable or drafty rooms. Also have copies or a summary of your home's yearly energy bills.

Eligible Improvements / Retrofits Grant Amounts
HEATING SYSTEM SINGLE FAMILY HOME MURB
Replace your heating equipment with for 1st system for 2nd system (per building)
• an ENERGY STAR® qualified gas furnace that has a 90.0 percent
annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) or better $300 $150
SAME AS
SINGLE
FAMILY
HOME
• an ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace that has a 92.0 percent
AFUE or better and a DC variable-speed motor $500 $250
• an ENERGY STAR qualified oil or gas boiler that has an 85.0 percent
AFUE or better $600 $300
• an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 83.0 percent
AFUE or better $300 $150
• an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 85.0 percent
AFUE or better and a DC variable-speed motor $500 $250
Install a CAN/CSA-C448 compliant earth-energy system
(ground or water source). $3,500 N/A
Replace the heat pump unit of an existing earth-energy system (ground
or water source). The system must be compliant with CAN/CSA-C448. $1,400 N/A
Install an ENERGY STAR qualified air-source heat pump.
(*per equipment installed) $400 N/A $400
Install a minimum of five electronic thermostats for electric baseboard
heaters. Electric baseboards must be the primary system.
(for each set of five installed) $30 N/A $30
Replace your wood-burning appliance with a model that meets either
CSA-B415.1-M92 or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
wood-burning appliance standards (40 CFR Part 60) or with a wood
pellet stove (including stoves that burn corn, grains or cherry pits).
per equipment replaced) $300 $150 $300
VENTILATION SYSTEM
Install a heat recovery ventilator that is certified by the
Home Ventilating Institute
(per equipment installed) $300 $300
COOLING SYSTEM (Replacement Only)
Replace your central air-conditioning system with an
ENERGY STAR qualified SEER 14 system (complete system
replacement, including any indoor and outdoor components).
See the “Important Notes” section regarding the grant amount. $200 N/A $200
Replace your window air conditioner(s) with an ENERGY STAR
qualified unit(s).

Eligible Improvements / Retrofits Grant Amounts
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM SINGLE FAMILY HOME MURB
for 1st system for 2nd system (per building)
Install a solar domestic hot water system that meets CAN/CSA
standards. $500 N/A $500
Replace your domestic hot water heater with an instantaneous
gas water heater that has an energy factor (EF) of 0.80 or a
thermal efficiency of 90 percent or better.
(*per equipment installed) $250 N/A $250
Replace your domestic hot water heater with a condensing gas
or propane water heater that has an EF of 0.80 or better.
(per equipment installed) $300 N/A $300
Install a drain-water heat recovery (DWHR) system.
Grants are based on the efficiency of the pipe installed.
• efficiency between 30 and 42 percent $75 N/A $75
• efficiency between 43 and 54 percent $130 N/A $130
For a multi-unit residential building, the grant is multiplied by the MURB MULTIPLIER

ATTIC INSULATION
SINGLE FAMILY HOME
STARTING POINT
Grants listed reflect 100 percent of roof area being of one type.
When the roof has more than one type (e.g. attic and cathedral),
all applicable grants are pro-rated based on area type that is
entirely insulated.

The maximum grant for an attic and cathedral/flat ceiling combined
is $600.

up to R-12 +R-12 to R-25 +R-25 to R-35
Increase the insulation value of 100 percent of:
• your attic to achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 7 (R-40) $400 $200 N/A
• your attic to achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.8 (R-50) $600 $300 $100
• your flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling to achieve a total minimum
insulation value of RSI 5 (R-28) $600 $200 N/A
• your uninsulated flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling by a minimum
of RSI 1.8 (R-10) $400
STARTING POINT:
UNINSULATED

Eligible Improvements / Retrofits Grant Amounts
EXTERIOR WALL INSULATION MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
R-3.8 to R-9 +R-9
A minimum of 20 percent of total exterior wall surface must be insulated
to qualify. The grant is based on the percentage of surface area insulated.
In the case of a row or semi-detached house, see the “Important Notes”
section regarding the grant amount.
20% $180 $300
40% $360 $600
60% $540 $900
80% $720 $1,200
100% $900 $1,500
EXPOSED FLOOR INSULATION
Insulate your exposed floor (minimum of 150 square feet is necessary)
and increase all of its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.5 (R-20). $150
BASEMENT INSULATION MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
R-10 to R-23 +R-23
A minimum of 20 percent of the basement’s exterior total wall area
must be insulated to qualify.
The grant is based on the percentage of exterior wall area insulated and
does not include common walls between individual dwelling units.
(In the case of a row or semi-detached house, see the “Important Notes”
section regarding the grant amount.)
20% $100 $200
40% $200 $400
60% $300 $600
80% $400 $800
100% $500 $1,000
The applicable grant for basement and crawl space combined is pro-rated on the type that is entirely insulated.
The maximum grant for basement and crawl space combined is $1,000.
BASEMENT HEADER INSULATION SINGLE FAMILY HOME MURB
Seal all of your basement header area and increase all of
its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.5 (R-20). $100
see “MURB
Multiplier”
on page 5

MURB MULTIPLIER (for insulation and air sealing)
Eligible Improvements / Retrofits Grant Amounts
CRAWL SPACE INSULATION MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
R-10 to R-23 +R-23
100 percent of the crawl space’s total wall surface must be insulated to
qualify. (In the case of a row or semi-detached house, see the “Important
Notes” section regarding the grant amount.) or $400 $800
Insulate 100 percent of the floor above the crawl space to increase its
insulation value by a minimum of RSI 4.2 (R-24) to qualify. N/A $200
AIR SEALING SINGLE FAMILY HOME MURB
Perform air sealing to improve the airtightness of the home/building to
reach the target as indicated in your energy efficiency evaluation report. $150
see MURB

multiplier

BONUS: You can obtain an additional $150 incentive if you reach 20 percent better than the target.
DOORS/WINDOWS/SKYLIGHTS (heated space only) SINGLE FAMILY HOME
per unit replaced
MURB
per unit replaced
Replace windows and skylights with models that are ENERGY STAR
qualified for your climate zone. $30 $30
Replace your exterior door(s) with an ENERGY STAR qualified model(s)
for your climate zone. $30 $30
WATER CONSERVATION SINGLE FAMILY HOME
per unit replaced
MURB
per unit replaced
Replace your toilet with a low-flush or dual-flush toilet rated at 6 litres per
flush or less that meets the Los Angeles Supplementary Purchase Specification
(SPS) and with a flush performance of 350 grams or more. $50 $50
A product list is available on the Veritec Consulting Inc. Web site at veritec.ca.
Number of Dwellings 2-3 4-6 7-9 10+
1.0 Multiplier 1.5 2.0 2.5
5
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. All upgrades or renovations must meet local codes and by-laws. Pay special attention to the placement of vapour barriers
when adding insulation to the building envelope. Before undertaking upgrades or renovations, find out about the
appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality
will not be compromised.
2. In replacing any of the equipment listed in this brochure, the new equipment must have a higher efficiency than that of
the original equipment.
3. Incentives for attic insulation will vary according to the existing level of insulation. For example, if you increase the
insulation from a low RSI value, such as RSI 1.8 (R-10), to a new value of RSI 7 (R-40), you will receive a larger incentive
than if you started from RSI 4.2 (R-24) and increased it to RSI 7 (R-40).
4. Insulation value in RSI = R insulation value divided by 5.678.
5. In the case of a semi-detached house or a row house that is an end unit, the grant amount for the insulation of exterior
above grade, basement or crawl space walls is 75 percent of the amount shown on the previous page. In the case of a row
house that is a middle unit, the grant amount is 50 percent of the amount shown.
6. In the case of multi-unit residential buildings, the total incentive will be calculated for the entire building and not for each
dwelling upgraded within.
7. For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified products, visit energystar.gc.ca. The ENERGY STAR name and
the ENERGY STAR symbol are registered trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are used
with permission.
8. Natural Resources Canada reserves the right to update the information contained in this document, including the grant
amounts, as required. Refer to the Web site indicated below for the most up-to-date information.
9. Central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps must be ENERGY STAR qualified with a seasonal energy efficiency
ratio (SEER) of 14 or greater to be eligible for a grant. To meet this requirement, a manufacturer’s new ENERGY STAR
qualified matched condenser coil (outdoor unit comprised of condenser coil, compressor and cooling fan) and indoor
evaporator coil (typically located with the furnace / air handler) must be SEER 14 or greater. Under no circumstance will
the replacement of only one of these coils entitle the homeowner to a grant for the cooling system, just as components that
are not certified by the manufacturer as being matched will not be accepted.
Currently, many companies match their SEER 13 central air conditioner coil packages with one of their DC variable speed
motor equipped furnaces / air handlers (i.e. blower) as a method to reduce the power consumption requirement for
ENERGY STAR compliance and labelling. However, NRCan will NOT accept this arrangement under the ecoENERGY
program because the outside condenser unit must meet the minimum SEER 14 requirement with its matching inside
evaporator coil only and not in combination with an energy-efficient motor from a furnace.
When having your new central air conditioner or air-source heat pump installed, ask the contractor to indicate on your
invoice the manufacturer’s name (not the model name) of the condenser coil and the model numbers of BOTH the new
condenser and new evaporator coils. The energy advisor will request to see this information when performing the postretrofit
evaluation on your home.

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ecoENERGY Evaluators - - Grants

The Government of Canada has implemented the ecoENERGY Retrofit initiative with the goal of increasing the efficiency of existing housing across Canada.

The residential energy assessment service was developed by Natural Resources Canada to provide expert, third-party advice to homeowners and home buyers about how to improve the energy efficiency of their homes while maintaining or improving the home's indoor environment. Details of the program and federal grant amounts can be found government rebates The Province of Ontario will match the listed grants.

By having a residential energy assessment completed through GreenTech, you may qualify for up to $5,000 in rebates from the Government of Canada, and an equivalent amount of up to $5,000 from the Province of Ontario. The average rebate, however, is expected to be in the vicinity of $1,000 from each government. Although rebates are nice, they're not the only reason to have an assessment done. The many other benefits of the service include:

provides ways to reduce home energy bills on an ongoing basis
can help to solve home comfort problems
can increase a home's resale potential
can simulate the effectiveness of planned renovation improvements
provides independent third-party energy efficiency advice
provides advice that can help to maintain healthy ventilation
provides a report rating the home's energy efficiency and outlining prioritized recommendations for improvements
can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases

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Energuy is licensed through Natural Resources Canada to deliver the ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes Program. Apply for energy efficiency grants and rebates from the federal and provincial governments for insulation, furnaces, windows and more in Ontario Canada.

Grants
Below is a list of eligible improvements/retrofits and grants available:

Heating Systems....grants from $600-$7,000
Ventilation System...$600
Cooling Systems (replacement only)...from $40-$400
Domestic Hot Water Systems...from $100-$600
Attic Insulation...from $400-$1200
Exterior Wall Insulation...from $360-$3,000
Basement Insulation...from $200-$2,000
Basement Header Insulation...$200
Crawl Space Insulation...$800
Air Sealing...from $300 to $600
Doors/Windows/Skylights...$60 each
Water Conservation...$100

Below you will find scenarios of what your typical customer may upgrade and the total grant they would qualify for:

Common Scenario 1

Retrofits
Pre-Retrofit
Recommended Retrofit
Government Grant Amount

Attic Insulation
Up to R12
R50
$1200

Windows
10 windows
Energy Star Windows (10)
$600

Air Leakage
Current Air Leakage
Reached Air Leakage Target
$300

Total

$2100

Common Scenario 2

Retrofits
Pre-Retrofit
Recommended Retrofit
Government Grant Amount

Door (2)
Standard Door (2)
Energy Star Doors (2)
$120

Windows
10 windows
Energy Star Windows (10)
$600

Air Leakage
Current Air Leakage
Reached Air Leakage Target
$300

Heating System
Low Efficiency
Energy Star DC Motor
$1000

Total

$2020

Aggressive Scenario

Retrofits
Pre-Retrofit
Recommended Retrofit
Government Grant Amount

Attic Insulation
R26-R35
R50
$200

Windows
10 windows
Energy Star Windows (10)
$600

Air Leakage
Current Air Leakage
Reached Air Leakage Target
$300

Basement Headers
Insulated
R20
$200

Basement Insulation
Unfinished
80% insulated to R12
$800

Heating System
Low Efficiency
Energy Star DC Motor
$1000

Water Heater
Low Efficiency
Tankless
$400

Toilet
Standard
Low Flush
$100 each

Doors (2)
Standard
Energy Star
$120

Main Walls
Insulated
R11 + (80% )
$2400

Total

$6120

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ecoENERGY Evaluation
The ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program encourages the existing low-rise housing sector in Canada to become more energy efficient, reduce emissions produced through energy use and contribute to clean air, water and energy and a healthy environment for Canadians.

An ecoENERGY evaluation, performed by the Energuy ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors, will provide property owners with the information they need to make good home energy retrofit decisions and will reward energy and water saving measures with a grant. EcoENERGY offers a professional evaluation by ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors like The Energuy.

ecoENERGY Home Energy Evaluation by ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors -Sample Report

$350 Pre-Retrofit Evaluation by ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors
$150 Post-Retrofit Evaluation by ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors

The average ecoENERGY evaluation performed by an ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors grant is over $2000!

Request an ecoENERGY audit by an ecoENERGY Certified Energy Advisors now!

Renovate
When you open the door to your house and it sounds like the seal has just been broken you know your house is practically airtight. Which in turn means you are saving money on your energy bills already. To be a completely energy efficient home you must use techniques throughout the entire home with energy efficient improvements.

Insulation, windows/doors, air leakage control, electrical, heating and cooling are all areas that you can improve on through energy saving techniques. To learn where your home will benefit the most first obtain a complete home energy evaluation. From here a certified energy advisor will make energy saving recommendations on routine maintenance to keep energy costs down and point out the areas of your home that can be benefited the most through retrofits and energy-efficient improvements.

Insulation

Heat will travel from a warmer area to cooler naturally. When the weather is cold the heat flow moves directly from all heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, and basements, or to the outdoors; or indirectly through interior ceilings, walls, and floors--wherever there is a difference in temperature. During the warmer seasons the heat will flow from the outdoors to the house interior. Insulating ceilings, walls, and floors decreases this heat flow by providing an effective resistance to the flow of heat.

Windows/Doors

Glass itself is a highly heat-conductive material. Similarly, many wooden doors are highly conductive. Doors and operable windows have many paths where air leakage can occur. Air can pass through the joints around window and door frames unless they are tightly sealed. Windows allow natural light and fresh air to enter our houses, provide a view to the outdoors and can serve as vital emergency exits. But windows can also be responsible for unnecessary heat loss, high energy consumption and cold drafts, and can be subject to condensation problems. Excessive condensation can be a sign that a window needs some work. Condensation and frost on windows create mould and will rot the frames.

Air Leakage Control

The depressurization test completed during a home energy evaluation will help determine the location of the key areas of heat loss in the home.

Electrical

Reducing Your Electricity Bill-Lighting

Improving the lighting efficiency of your home is a great way to cut electricity costs, indoors and out. Take action now to get ready for the long winter nights.

Water Heaters

Switching to a high-efficiency water heater could save you up to $100 on your energy bill every year.

Heating and Cooling

Inefficient, outdated heating, cooling and ventilation systems can be draining on your wealth but also on your health. Uncirculated stale air allows moisture, odors and pollutants to linger in your home. Consider replacing systems that aren’t energy effiecient if they're more than seven to 10 years old – even those in fine mechanical working condition. Also consider automatic thermostats and a balanced ventilation system with a single intake for fresh air that's filtered, heated or cooled and distributed to living areas and later exhausted through several outlets. Over time, energy savings as high as 30 percent from Energy efficient heating and cooling equipment will recoup the cost of buying the systems.

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