Rebates up to $5,000
For renovations done before March 2011
When you do an energy audit and use an approved contractor, then the Ontario government will give you money in the form of a rebate of up to $5,000, and the Federal government could rebate an additional $5,000 on the purchase of these energy efficient products.
Here are the steps you need to take to begin your move towards energy efficient living:
1. Call for an energy audit by a certified home evaluation company. You will have to pay the energy expert to come to your home and you will receive a rebate of up to $150 or 50% off the cost.
2. The energy auditor will provide a report to find out whether you are losing energy through leaks and drafts. They will also evaluate your entire home's energy efficiency including, your water heater, windows, doors, attic, insulation and all areas of your home.
3. Once you receive the energy report, you will be given recommendations regarding where to best spend your money to gain the greatest energy conservation advantage.
4. You will then have up to a year and a half to complete some or all of the suggestions, to qualify for the rebates.
5. After the energy efficient home improvements are complete the auditor will return and give you a post report. This report will let you know how much your home has improved, and is a great selling document during negotiations.
more info click here
For renovations done before March 2011
When you do an energy audit and use an approved contractor, then the Ontario government will give you money in the form of a rebate of up to $5,000, and the Federal government could rebate an additional $5,000 on the purchase of these energy efficient products.
Here are the steps you need to take to begin your move towards energy efficient living:
1. Call for an energy audit by a certified home evaluation company. You will have to pay the energy expert to come to your home and you will receive a rebate of up to $150 or 50% off the cost.
2. The energy auditor will provide a report to find out whether you are losing energy through leaks and drafts. They will also evaluate your entire home's energy efficiency including, your water heater, windows, doors, attic, insulation and all areas of your home.
3. Once you receive the energy report, you will be given recommendations regarding where to best spend your money to gain the greatest energy conservation advantage.
4. You will then have up to a year and a half to complete some or all of the suggestions, to qualify for the rebates.
5. After the energy efficient home improvements are complete the auditor will return and give you a post report. This report will let you know how much your home has improved, and is a great selling document during negotiations.
more info click here