Through the Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, significant cost savings are now available to Ontario homeowners. The list below covers some highlights to the programs and incentives available:
Save up to:
· $1,250 on gas furnace and cooling systems
· $1,200 gas or oil boiler
· $1,000 oil furnace
· $800 air conditioner
· $2,000 Insulation
· $1,600 crawlspace walls
· $200: Add a minimum R-20 additional insulation to the joist header space at the top of foundation walls
· $1,200: Upgrade attic insulation from R-12 to R-50
· $1,200: Upgrade flat or cathedral roof insulation from R-12 to R-28
· $300: Air sealing to improve the air tightness of your home
· $60 each: Replacement windows that are ENERGY STAR® qualified
Conserving water $160: Replace toilet with low flush toilet
Where to go for the information you need.
1.See the Natural Resources Canada (Federal) website at:
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/english/index.cfm
2. See the Ontario Ministry of Energy website at:
http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=english.main
3. For information on qualifying toilets for the programs above, go to:
http://www.veritec.ca/uploads/Map 11th Edition Jan 14.pdf
Test results start on page 16.
4. For details on the City of Toronto toilet replacement program, see:
http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/flush/index.htm
5. For information on rebates from the Ontario Power Authority - Cool Savings Rebate Program, go to:
http://www.everykilowattcounts.com/residential/coolsavings/
6. For information on ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances go to:
www.energystar.gc.ca or
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm
7. For information on Enbridge rebates, go to:
https://portal-plumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/
8. For information on Union Gas rebates, go to:
http://www.uniongas.com/residential/energyconservation/energysavings/eskindex.asp
Please feel free to contact me for additional information: www.maureen.reed.name or 416-895-4883