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HVAC Home Rebates in Ontario – Clean Home Heating Initiative

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The Clean Home Heating Initiative, a collaboration between Enbridge Gas and the Government of Ontario, offered financial incentives of up to $4,500 to homeowners in select cities who installed hybrid heating systems. These systems aim to lower energy consumption, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Program Availability and Update

  • The program was available in Ajax, Barrie, London, Peterborough, Pickering, St. Catharines, Sault Ste. Marie, and Whitby.
  • As of February 23, 2024, all funding has been allocated, and no new applications are being accepted.
  • Homeowners who met all eligibility criteria and installed a qualifying electrical heat pump and smart thermostat before the deadline will receive a rebate between $3,000 and $4,500, depending on the type of air-source heat pump installed.
  • The incentive cheques will be mailed within 90 days after the application is approved.

Hybrid Heating System Benefits

A hybrid heating system consists of an electric heat pump with smart controls paired with a condensing natural gas furnace. The system automatically switches between electricity and natural gas for optimal efficiency.

Key Benefits:
  1. Energy Efficiency: Smart controls switch between gas and electricity based on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  2. Cost Savings: Optimizing energy use reduces long-term heating and cooling expenses.
  3. Carbon Footprint Reduction: Hybrid systems cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%.
  4. Resilience: Having two heating sources ensures homeowners can rely on both gas and electricity, depending on availability and cost.

How Hybrid Heating Works

  • During Summer: The air-source heat pump cools the home by drawing heat from indoors and moving it outside, operating more efficiently than traditional air conditioners.
  • During Spring, Fall, and Winter: The heat pump extracts heat from outside and moves it indoors. If temperatures drop too low, the condensing natural gas furnace automatically activates to maintain comfort.
  • Smart Energy Management: The system switches between the heat pump and gas furnace based on outdoor temperatures and electricity rates to keep energy costs low.