Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+)
Did you know that Enbridge Gas and Canada’s Greener Homes Grant have partnered to offer rebates towards retrofits such as home insulations, windows and doors, and renewable energy systems. The HER+ program is aimed to help Ontarians save energy in their homes.
This program can benefit you up to $10,000 in rebates. In addition participants can also offset the cost of their EnerGuide home evaluation with an extra $600 rebate.
How can the heating home system rebate benefit you?
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Сost Savings. You will receive up to $10,600 to replace the old inefficient furnace with a new HVAC unit. Moreover, equipment with higher AFUE rates consumes less energy, which results in lower bills.
- Enhanced Comfort. New furnaces usually incorporate advanced features such as variable-speed blowers, zoned heating capabilities, and programmable thermostats. They allow more precise temperature control and improved comfort throughout the building.
- Environmental Impact. Energy-efficient furnaces decrease overall energy consumption, reducing carbon footprint and harmful impact on nature.
How Much Money Can I Save with the Government Furnace Rebate Program?
- Home Audit up to $600 - It is used to cover an in-home visit from a Registered Energy Advisor to provide an assessment.
- Air Sealing up to $1,300 - Rebate to enhance the air-tightness of your home to achieve the air-change rate target.
- Air & Water Heating up to $7,800 - The sum is used to replace an old unit with a new hot water heat pump that consumes 70% less energy.
- Solar Panel up to $5,000 - Rebate to install a photovoltaic solar panel.
- Space Insulation up to $10,000 - It is useful if you want to give more insulation to different parts of your house.
- Doors and Windows up to $325 for each - Rebate to install EnergyStar-qualified items.
- Thermostat up to $125 - Replace an old thermostat with a new one that guarantees comfort enhancement and low energy bills.
- Weatherproofing up to $1,625 - Rebate to protect your place from potential weather hazards such as floods or fires.
To learn the steps on how to apply for the governmental rebates click the link below.
How to Apply for Government Rebates for New Furnaces
Are you Eligible for the Furnace Rebate in Ontario?
Eligible
- Homes and cottages serviced by Enbridge Gas.
- Primary residences where homeowner IS NOT a customer of Enbridge Gas.
- Rental properties where tenant or landlord is an Enbridge Gas customer.
- Off-grid communities living in a permanent or long-term (5 years or more) settlement with at least 10 dwellings.
- Owners of some multi-unit residential buildings.
Not Eligible
- Homes that are not the owners’ primary residence and do not have an active Enbridge Gas account.
- Multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) with more than 3 storeys or larger than 600 m2.
- Cooperatives.
- Homes built less than 6 months ago.
- Mixed use buildings that are less than 50% residential.
This is a great opportunity to upgrade your HVAC system at home this coming winter and take advantage of this Rebate Program.
For program full terms and conditions click the link below.