Making energy-efficient upgrades to your home has never been more affordable! With heat pump rebates like the Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate (HER), you can install a heat pump in your home and receive thousands of dollars back. This guide will walk you through the application process for available rebates and loans, step-by-step.
What Heat Pump Rebates and Loans Are Available?
Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate (HER)
Through Enbridge Gas, eligible Canadians and Enbridge customers can receive a maximum rebate of $5,000 across all qualifying upgrades, with up to $3,000 for qualifying heat pump systems.
Canada Greener Homes Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is designed to help Canadians make their homes more energy-efficient. You can receive a loan of $5,000 to $40,000 to finance eligible retrofits recommended by an energy advisor that haven’t yet been started.
How to Apply for the HER Program
1. Complete an Initial Home Energy Assessment
Delta can help you arrange an assessment with a Registered Energy Advisor. This assessment, which must be done before installing any upgrades, will evaluate your home and identify eligible upgrades.
2. Get Your Upgrade Recommendations
Following the evaluation, you’ll receive a personalized report with energy-saving upgrades suited to your home.
3. Complete at Least Two Qualifying Upgrades
Choose a trusted HVAC company to install your upgrades. You must complete a minimum of two. If needed, you can apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan to help finance these upgrades before installation.
4. Complete the Follow-Up Energy Evaluation
After installation, a Registered Energy Advisor will conduct a post-upgrade evaluation to confirm the completed work. This step is essential to receive your grant. Ensure this follow-up occurs within 120 days of your initial assessment.
5. Receive Your Rebate!
Starting January 2025, rebate cheques will be issued, covering the upgrades plus the $600 cost of the energy assessments.
How to Apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan
1. Schedule a Pre-Retrofit Evaluation
An energy advisor will assess your home and recommend eligible retrofits to improve its energy efficiency.
2. Review the Evaluation and Contact a Trusted HVAC Company
Plan your retrofits with a trusted HVAC company before applying for the loan. Obtain 1-3 quotes for each retrofit, ensuring they include detailed, itemized costs. The quotes must be clear and legible, showing a breakdown of costs, required deposits, and contractor contact information. Note that only costs directly related to recommended retrofits are eligible.
3. Submit Your Loan Application
Through the online portal, provide the following documents:
- Pre-retrofit evaluation file number
- Government-issued photo ID with your address (or a utility bill showing your address if not on the ID)
- Property tax bill or assessment
- Detailed quotes from contractors or a complete material estimate
- Proof of income and employment, such as:
- Recent pay stub(s) (dated within 60 days)
- Letter of employment (dated within 60 days)
- Bank statements showing direct deposit (for the most recent two months)
- Most recent T4 or Notice of Assessment
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