With simple solutions, low-interest loans, and thousands of dollars in rebates, there’s never been a better time to improve your home’s energy efficiency. The table below includes incentives from the City of Toronto and utility companies, including programs for low-income households.
| Improvement | Incentive | Requirements | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flooding Protection | Up to $3,400 | Eligible work includes installing a backwater valve, a sump pump, severance and capping of a home's storm sewer, or external weeping tile connection. | Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program / City of Toronto |
| Green/Cool Roofs | Up to $2 to $5/m2 for a cool roof (to a maximum of $50,000) or $100/m2 for a green roof (to a maximum of $100,000) | Grants are available to support the installation of green and cool roofs on residential homes. A green or cool roof can reduce a home's energy use, retain stormwater and more. | Eco-Roof Incentive Program / City of Toronto |
| Home Assistance Program | Free | If eligible, you can receive the following free of charge: ENERGY STAR® light bulbs (LED), power bars with timers, efficiency showerheads (standard and handheld), or aerators (kitchen and bathroom). | Save on Energy |
| Home Winterproofing Program | Free energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat | Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy have teamed up to make energy-saving upgrades at no cost. If your home and household income levels qualify, you'll be eligible for free insulation, draft proofing, a smart thermostat, Energy Star® appliances and more. | Home Winterproofing Program |
| Smart Thermostat | $75 |
Two programs: Before You Buy and After You Buy. The "Before you buy" rebate provides $75 off a qualifying smart thermostat purchased at checkout from participating retailers. The "After you buy" rebate provides a $75 Enbridge Gas bill credit to Enbridge Gas customers or a rebate cheque to electricity customers. You must submit your receipt within 60 days of purchasing the smart thermostat to receive your rebate. |
Home Renovation Savings |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $500 | A home energy assessment is required before any work begins. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Windows and Doors | $100 per rough opening | A home energy assessment is required before any work begins. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Insulation | Up to $8,900 | Rebates are available for attic, wall, foundation, and exposed floor insulation. A home energy assessment is required before beginning work. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Air Sealing | Up to $250 | A home energy assessment is required before any work begins. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Heat Pumps | Up to $12,000 | You are not eligible for a rebate if you have an existing heat pump system in your home—rebates are for first-time installations only. The installed heat pump must be on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list as a cold climate air-source or ground-source heat pump. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Rooftop Solar Panels and Battery Storage | Up to $10,000 | New installations only; replacement solar is not eligible for rebates. Solar panels must be sized solely for load displacement. Net metering is not permitted. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Heat Pumps Clothes Dryer | $200 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Clothes Washer | $75 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Induction Cooktop or Range | $150 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Dishwasher | $25 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Fridge | $50 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |
| Freezer | $50 | Customers of Enbridge Gas and/or Toronto Hydro who purchase and install a qualified model after November 19, 2025, and the new appliance must replace an existing electric appliance, and the old appliance is retired/ properly recycled, and the retired model will not be redeployed anywhere else. | Home Renovation Savings |