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$5000 Canada Greener Homes Grant Program

What is Canada Greener Homes Grant Program?

Canada Greener Homes Grant is a federal government program oriented to help Canadian homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient while fighting climate change. It is a $5000 grant to help homeowners make their homes more environmentally friendly. Homeowners can get the Grant for home evaluations and for retrofits. Along with the grant, the government will also provide a list of measures to make their homes greener.

What Are The Eligibility Requirements For The Program?

To qualify for this program, you must be a homeowner in Canada and live in your home for at least 12 months. Anyone who has rented their home is not eligible. Only one person from a household per house can register for this program. The types of houses that qualify for the program: Single and semi-detached houses, Row housing, Townhomes, Mobile homes on a permanent foundation, Permanently-moored floating homes, Mixed-use buildings (residential part), Low-rise multi-unit residential buildings.

How Much Can I Get?

The grant is only available to those who use at least 120 terms of energy per year. There is a maximum of $5000 you can receive for this program. They can get an extra $600 for EnerGuide evaluations and expert advice so they can begin to plan their retrofits. One of the ways a homeowner can improve their homes is by heat pump or an air conditioning system update.

What Do You Need To Do?

There are a few simple steps to get the Grant:

– Register online on the Greener Homes Grant portal (differ depending on the province);
– Complete retrofit EnerGuide evaluation;
– Plan and complete at least one eligible retrofit;
– Schedule post-retrofit evaluation and submit the required documents online or by mail. *Retrofits completed without having an evaluation completed first are not eligible for the grant;
– Approve and receive your reimbursement (cheque by mail).

When people make their homes greener, they use less energy. It contributes to climate change decrease. With the help of this Greener Homes Grant Program, homeowners across Canada can go green. This program helps to save the planet and have a better quality of life. Not only your house might be improved but the world around you. Aire One Heating and Cooling will guide you with retrofits, help to pick and install the correct equipment that is eligible. Contact us today to start your Canada Greener Homes Grant-getting process!

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