Retrofit links (websites of interest)
Natural Resources Canada provides Canadians with a number of useful resources about home renovations, heating and cooling and information on purchasing energy-efficient appliances.

Natural Resources Canada also operates a program to encourage homeowners to retrofit their homes to make them more energy-efficient. The program is officially called the EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Grants. Homeowners retrofitting their homes may be eligible for grants to do so; find out by visiting their site.

Climatechangesolutions.com is Canada's 'megasite' of interactive tools, resources and success stories on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It draws on the real-world experience of Canadian industry, governments and individuals to highlight the many untapped 'win-win' solutions available to address climate change. More importantly, the site provides easy access to the information, tools and resources needed to translate concerns about global climate change into concrete local actions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

PowerWISE is an initiative to promote energy conservation. The site offers tips and tools to help you save energy at home.

The Ontario Ministry of Energy site offers information on tips, what the energy demand is at the moment, news, and other energy-related information.

The One-Tonne Challenge is a challenge from the Government of Canada to Canadians to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne. Energy use is a large part of greenhouse gases. There is information on this site to help you reduce your energy use to meet the challenge.

The City of Toronto's Energy Efficiency Office offers incentives to businesses and construction companies that want to build green, or upgrade their current facilities. The site also offers residents tips and information on energy conservation.

Toronto Water's water efficiency programs offer residents of Toronto incentives to purchase low-flow toilets and washers, along with other incentives.