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Home Efficiency Rebate (New for 2024)

Enbridge Gas has launched the new Home Efficiency Rebate program, offering up to $5,000 in rebates for qualifying energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation upgrades. Launched on July 15, 2024, this program offers new rebates to eligible Ontario homeowners. Great Northern Insulation is dedicated to providing our customers with the latest information on rebates and cost-saving measures. Below is an overview of the Home Efficiency Rebate program, the rebate amounts, and how to qualify for rebates.

The Home Efficiency Rebate program offers rebates for various home efficiency upgrades. A key difference from previous programs is that a minimum of two retrofit upgrades are required to qualify for rebates. By upgrading or adding to your home insulation, you'll be improving your energy efficiency to reduce energy bills year-round and be more comfortable with consistent temperatures.

Rebate Amount Overview

Below is an overview of the maximum insulation and air sealing rebate amounts. For full program details, see below or click here.

Although scopes of work can be combined, the total amount of rebates cannot exceed $5,000.

Attic Insulation Exterior Wall Insulation Exposed Floor Insulation Basement Insulation Air Sealing Up to $1,500 Up to $3,600 Up to $300 Up to $3,500 Up to $180

How the new Home Efficiency Rebate program works

Effective July 15, 2024, Ontario homeowners can follow the below path to receive rebates from Enbridge Gas for home efficiency upgrades completed by Great Northern Insulation:

  1. Get a free assessment and quote from Great Northern Insulation.
  2. Complete a pre-work energy assessment with an Enbridge-approved service organization.
  3. Complete your home efficiency insulation upgrades with Great Northern Insulation, alongside any other qualifying retrofit upgrades. At least two qualifying measures must be completed.
  4. Complete a post-work energy assessment. You must complete your upgrades and post-work energy assessment within 120 days of your pre-work assessment.
  5. Receive your program rebates and enjoy a more energy-efficient home! Enbridge Gas states that rebate cheques will start being delivered in January 2025.

 

Home Efficiency Rebate Program Eligibility

The following types of homes can qualify for rebates through the new Home Efficiency Rebate program:

  • Homes primarily heated with Enbridge Gas at time of the pre-assessment and/or post-assessment
  • Some low-rise and mixed-use properties (see the Enbridge Gas website for details)

The following can not qualify for the new Home Efficiency Rebate program:

  • Homes built less than 6 months ago
  • New or proposed builds
  • Cooperatives
  • Some mixed-use buildings and multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)

Get Started with Great Northern Insulation

As Canada's most trusted insulation and home envelope provider, Great Northern Insulation is your ideal partner for Home Efficiency Rebate program upgrades. While we don't perform the energy assessments, we can help you navigate the program and provide expert installation services for your insulation upgrades.

Starting with a free quote from Great Northern Insulation is a great way to plan out your rebate journey. Our quotes are always no-obligation, which means getting one before your pre-work energy assessment can help you budget for your retrofit upgrades before paying for the initial assessment.

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Available Insulation Rebate Amounts

Attic & Cathedral/Flat Roof Insulation

  • You must insulate a minimum 20% of the total attic area to qualify.
  • Any insulation must be added to the same location it was in at the time of your pre-work assessment. For instance, if you had attic floor insulation at the time of the pre-work assessment, you cannot add insulation to the attic roof to receive a rebate.
  • The rebate amount you receive is pro-rated based on the percentage of the total area insulated. For instance, if you insulate 50% of your attic from less than or equal to R-12 to R50, you would be eligible for a maximum $750 rebate amount (50% of the total $1,500 rebate available).

Attic Insulation

Level of insulation at the time of pre-work assessment Minimum insulation level reached by time of post-work assessment

Maximum Rebate Amount

Less than or equal to R-12 R-50 $1,500 Greater than R-12 to R-25 R-50 $1,200 Greater than R-25 to R-35 R-50 $900

Cathedral Ceiling/Flat Roof

Level of insulation at the time of pre-work assessment Minimum insulation level reached by time of post-work assessment

Maximum Rebate Amount

Less than or equal to R-12 R-20 $780 Less than or equal to R-25 R-28 $780

Exterior Wall Insulation

Scope of Work

Maximum Rebate

Exterior Wall Insulation Insulate a minimum 20% of the wall area to greater than R20 $3,600 Insulate a minimum 20% of the wall area from greater than R12 to R20 $2,100 Insulate a minimum 20% of the wall area from R7.5 to R12 $1,200

Exposed Floor Insulation

Exposed Floor Insulation

Maximum Rebate

Add at least R20 to the entire exposed floor area $300

Basement & Crawlspace Insulation

  • You must insulate a minimum 20% of the basement wall area to qualify
  • You must insulate a minimum 80% of the entire foundation header area to qualify.
  • You must insulate a minimum 50% of your entire basement slab area to qualify.
  • When both a basement and a crawlspace are present, all applicable rebates are pro-rated to a maximum $1,500, considered as one qualifying measure only.
  • You can receive combined rebates for adding insulation to the basement walls and foundation headers up to $1,800, considered one qualifying measure.
  • You can receive combined rebates for adding insulation to the basement walls and basement slab up to $2,000, considered two qualifying measures.
  • You can receive combined rebates for adding insulation to the basement walls, foundation headers and basement slab up to $2,300, considered two qualifying measures.
  • Semi-detached or end unit row houses are eligible for 75% of the maximum rebate amount listed.
  • Middle-unit row houses are eligible for 50% of the maximum rebate amount listed.

Scope of Work

Maximum Rebate Amount Basement Insulation Add greater than R22 to the basement walls between pre- and post-work assessment $1,500 Add between R10 to R22 to the basement walls between pre- and post-work assessment $900 Basement Slab Insulation Insulate at least 50% of the entire basement slab by a minimum R20 $300 Foundation Header Insulation Seal and insulate at least R20 to at least 80% of the basement header  $300 Crawlspace Insulation Add greater than R24 to the exterior crawlspace ceiling between the pre- and post-work assessment  $1,200 Add greater than R22 to the exterior crawlspace walls between the pre- and post-work assessment $1,200 Add between R10 and R22 to the exterior crawlspace walls between the pre- and post-work assessment $600

Air Sealing

Inside your Renovation Upgrade Report, which is provided by your registered energy advisor following your pre-work energy assessment, is an airtightness target for your home. Great Northern Insulation can assist you in hitting these targets for the associated rebate amount.

Air Sealing Target

Rebate Amount

Achieve the Base Target listed on your Renovation Upgrade Report $120 Achieve 10% or more above the Base Target listed on your Renovation Upgrade Report $180

Great Northern Insulation is your contractor of choice for Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program upgrades 

Get in touch today to start your rebate journey with a free, no-obligation quote.