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 |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan |
Up to $40,000 (maximum) Up to $5,000 (minimum) |
Offers interest-free financing to help homeowners complete the energy retrofits an energy advisor recommends. | Canada Greener Homes Loan |
| 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 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 | Enbridge Gas residential customers who heat with a natural gas furnace or boiler can receive $75 off select smart thermostat model’s purchase price. | Enbridge Gas |