Creating a healthy, more environmentally friendly home can seem like an expensive plan, but there are a range of grants and financial assistance programs offered by various government levels to help you optimize your home comfort and reduce your energy bills. Check the list below to help you find the program that corresponds to the type of system you wish to install and to learn more about the amounts you are entitled to.
Please note that the information on this site is for reference only. It's important to confirm eligibility, requirements and further details with the applicable program or government website.
Sagen
Energy Efficient Housing Program
Sagen offers premium savings when Sagen Canada insurance is obtained for home-buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy-saving renovations.
To find out more, click here.
Email: mortgage.info@sagen.ca
Telephone: 1-800-511-8888
Save on Energy - Home Assistance Program
The Save on Energy Home Assistance program offers free energy-efficient upgrades for tenants and social housing providers, as well as an in-home energy assessment to help uncover more ways to save.
To find out more, click here.
Email: hap@greensaver.org
Telephone: 1-855-591-0877
City of Toronto
The city of Toronto offers homeowners low-interest loans of up to $75,000 to cover the cost of home energy improvements.
To get started, follow these 5 simple steps:
1. Complete an application form. Once your application is approved by the city, you will receive a funding offer that states the maximum amount that your property is eligible to receive through the Home Energy Loan Program.
2. Book a home energy assessment with an Energy Advisor. Once the assessment is complete, you will receive:
- A renovation upgrade report with recommendations for specific improvements.
- An EnerGuide rating based on your home’s current energy performance.
- Information on available incentives and rebates
Submit a funding request based on your goals and budget.
3. After having approved your funding request, the city will send a Property Owner Agreement, which you must sign and return to the City.
4. Complete your improvements, book your post-retrofit home energy assessment and submit your completion report.
5. Repay the loan over time via your property tax bill.
To find out more, click here.
Email: homeenergyloan@toronto.ca
Telephone: 416-392-1826