Canada Greener Homes Grant

The Canada Greener Homes Grant provided incentives for home energy efficient retrofits to help improve your home’s energy efficiency, increase home comfort, reduce your environmental footprint, and save money.

Participants received up to $5,600 in total:

  • Up to $600 for two EnerGuide evaluations (one pre- and one post retrofit); and
  • Up to $5,000 for energy-efficient retrofits

 

Attention

The Canada Greener Homes Grant is no longer accepting new applicants. The Canada Greener Homes Loan is still accepting applications and you might be eligible for other rebates.

Learn About Other Rebates

How to Apply for Canada Greener Homes Grant:

Step 1: Set up your Greener Homes profile
Step 2: Get a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
Step 3: Complete at least one retrofit that is both eligible and recommended by an Energy Advisor
Step 4: Setup a post-retrofit audit to claim your rebate

A couple of reminders for homeowners:

  • Save copies of all program documentation until March 31, 2028
  • All products used must be purchased in Canada. Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor located in Canada.

Note: In Ontario, the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program has replaced the Canada Greener Homes Grant. Contact us to start your application for HER+. Residents of Quebec and Nova Scotia should book your EnerGuide evaluation through your respective provincial programs.

    Eligible retrofits

    Home insulation
    Update your eligible attic/ceiling, exterior wall, exposed floor, basement or foundation, and crawlspaces by adding  insulation.    		 Up to $5,000
    Air-sealing
    Perform air sealing to improve the air-tightness of your home to achieve the air-change rate target    		 Up to $1,000
    Windows and doors
    Replace your windows or glass doors with ENERGY STAR® certified models    		 Up to $5,000
    Thermostats
    Add or upgrade to a smart thermostat to help improve your comfort and save money on your energy bill (must be combined with another retrofit)    		 Up to $50
    Heating
    Make the switch to more energy-efficient heating equipment to save on your utility bill and reduce your carbon footprint    		 Up to $5,000
    Renewable energy
    Install photovoltaic solar panels to convert sunlight energy into electricity.    		 Up to $5,000

    Who is eligible?

    • Homeowners in Canada, regardless of where you live, can participate in the initiative. (Please refer to the note above if you reside in Ontario, Quebec or Nova Scotia)
    • The home must be your primary residence.
    • The home must be older than six months, based on date of occupancy by first homeowner.
    • Only one homeowner per home can register. You will be required to provide proof of ownership (property tax bill number).
    • The following groups are also eligible under the initiative:
      • Indigenous governments or organizations
      • housing management bodies and other representative or Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships with Indigenous governments or organizations

    Eligible property types

    • Single and semi-detached houses
    • Row housing
    • Townhomes
    • All-season cottages
    • Mobile homes on a permanent foundation
    • Permanently-moored floating homes
    • Mixed use buildings (residential portion only)*
    • Small multi-unit residential building*

    * Multi-unit residential buildings over three storeys or over 600 m2 in footprint are not eligible.