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HVAC Home Rebates in Ontario – Home Renovation Savings™ Program

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Transition from Home Efficiency Rebate to Home Renovation Savings™ Program

  • The Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) program has ended to make way for the Home Renovation Savings™ program.
  • The new program offers enhanced rebates and more flexible options for home energy efficiency upgrades.
  • Homeowners who completed a pre-retrofit energy assessment before January 28, 2025, can still proceed under the HER program.

Eligibility for Home Renovation Savings™ Program

  • Pre-retrofit energy assessments completed before January 28, 2025, under the HER program cannot be transferred to the Home Renovation Savings™ program.
  • If a pre-retrofit energy assessment is scheduled after January 27, 2025, homeowners will not be eligible for the HER program but can apply for the new Home Renovation Savings™ program.
  • The new program allows single or bundled upgrades for greater savings.

Key Features of the Home Renovation Savings™ Program

  • Offers rebates for:
  • Insulation
  • Heat pumps
  • Smart thermostats
  • Solar panels
  • Homeowners must complete at least two upgrades for eligibility.
  • At least three windows must be installed for a window upgrade to qualify.

Timelines for Energy Assessments and Rebates

  • Follow-up home energy assessments must be completed within 180 days of the initial assessment or by December 31, 2025, whichever comes first.
  • Rebates will be issued starting at the end of January 2025, based on the submission date of the application by the Energy Advisor.
  • Homeowners should ensure their address and email are updated for rebate processing.

Licensed Service Organizations for Energy Assessments

The following NRCan-licensed organizations deliver the program:

  1. A1 NRGwise Consulting
  2. AmeriSpec of Canada
  3. Canada Energy Audit Ltd.
  4. Energuy Holdings Ltd.
  5. Energy Werx Corp.
  6. Green Canada Energy Advisors Inc.
  7. Greenbrain Inc.
  8. The Home Inspectors Group Inc.

Home Heating Eligibility

  • Homes heated with natural gas fireplaces are not eligible for the rebate.
  • Professional installation is required for larger upgrades like heat pumps.
  • Air sealing can be done by homeowners but must follow recommended guidelines.

Contractor and Program Responsibilities

  • Homeowners must address any issues with retrofit contractors directly—Enbridge Gas does not manage contractor disputes.
  • Enbridge Gas does not solicit participation through door-to-door visits or phone calls. Energy advisors only visit homes by appointment.

Rebate Stacking and Documentation

  • Homeowners can combine rebates from the HER program and other municipal, utility, or government rebate programs.
  • Total rebates cannot exceed the actual upgrade cost (e.g., if an upgrade costs $500 and another program provides $300, the Enbridge rebate cannot exceed $200).
  • Receipts/invoices and a property tax bill must be submitted before an Energy Advisor can process the rebate.

This structured summary ensures clarity on eligibility, timelines, program details, and procedural requirements for homeowners looking to benefit from Ontario’s new Home Renovation Savings™ program in 2025.