Government Grants

Federal

The Government of Canada has renewed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program. From June 6, 2011, until March 31, 2012, homeowners are eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy-efficient. Homeowners who participated in the program to date have saved 20 percent on their energy bills.

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Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 that it will be renewing the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses program. The new program will be in effect from April 1st, 2011 through October 31st, 2013.

Saskatchewan grant of $3,500 applies if you are replacing an existing wood, electrical, oil or propane primary heating system. To be eligible for the grant, if replacing a natural gas heating system, the electricity to run the system must be generated on-site using a renewable resource. This criteria takes into consideration economics and the impact on the environment in Saskatchewan. The energy advisor will request to see receipts or documentation of the installation during the post-retrofit evaluation.

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Québec

If you decide on a geothermal system, you may qualify for a grant from Hydro-Québec. Additional financial assistance may be available through Rénoclimat program of Québec's Agence de l'efficacité énergétique, as well as the ecoENERGY Retrofit program offered by Natural Resources Canada.

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Manitoba

The Province of Manitoba provides financial support of geothermal through a refundable tax credit that increased as of April 13, 2011 and through a provincial grant program that was enhanced as of July 1, 2011.

As of July 1, 2011 the expanded Manitoba Geothermal Incentive Program offers increased Grants to new and now existing homes and provides enhanced province-wide Green Energy Equipment Tax Credits

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British Columbia

This offer is available to homeowners in the Province of B.C. who have not yet accessed incentives from either the LiveSmart BC or ecoENERGY Programs. Homeowners must have an initial Energy Assessment performed on or after April 1, 2011 and complete a follow-up Energy Assessment within 18 months of their initial Energy Assessment or before March 31, 2013, whichever comes first. For current terms and conditions visit here.

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