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National Programs 

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EcoLiving

Scotiabank offers homeowners access to incentives, rebates, and financing for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes, including:

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EcoSmart Mortgage

The Bank of Montreal offers low interest rates and pre-payment options on 5-year closed mortgages for energy efficient single-family homes and high-rise condominiums. 

Single-family homes require 6 of the 7 energy efficient features, including good quality attic insulation (minimum RSI 8.6, R-49).  High-rise condominiums do not require insulation as an energy efficiency feature. 

Contact:   1-877-225-5266[/toggle][toggle title= »Energy Efficient Housing Program » open= »no »]

Energy Efficient Housing Program 

Genworth Canada offers 10% refunds off mortgage insurance premiums and access to Homebuyer Privileges (an exclusive online discount program for commonly purchased household items). 

New or existing homes need to achieve an EnerGuide (EG) rating of at least 82.  High-rise residential buildings need to be LEED-certified or registered with the Canadian Green Building Council, or be 5% more efficient than Code (20% above the MNECB).  Renovations need to improve the building’s EG rating by at least 5 points, to a minium of EG40. 

Contact:   1-800-511-8888[/toggle][toggle title= »Green Home » open= »no »]

Green Home

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a 10% mortgage loan insurance premium refund when you use CMHC insured financing to purchase an energy efficient home or make energy-saving renovations. 

New builds need to achieve a minimum EnerGuide (EG) rating of 82, or be 5% more efficient than Code (20% above the MNECB).  Renovations need to improve the EG rating by at least 5 points, to a minimum of EG40. 

Contact:   613-748-2000[/toggle][toggle title= »Green Living Mortgage » open= »no »]

Green Living Mortgage

Preferred mortgage rates for new homes or renovations that meet energy efficiency standards (EnerGuide rating of 83 or better). 

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RBC Energy Saver Loan

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) offers a 1% interest rate discount or a $100 rebate on a home energy audit with a qualifying purchase through a fixed rate loan over $5,000. 

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RBC Energy Saver Mortgage 

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) offers a $300 rebate for a home energy audit. 

Refinance your existing mortgage, purchase a home, and/or make improvements to resale properties to qualify. 

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Provincial Programs

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Home Insulation Energy Savings Program

There are two incentive levels: 

1. Contractor Installed Upgrades
For homeowners who hire contractors to install the upgrades on their behalf. 

  • Attic/Ceiling:R-20 to R-50 added: $0.30-0.60/sq ft
  • Main Walls: R-10 to R-20 added: $1.00-2.00/sq ft
  • Basement/Crawlspace: R-10 to R-30 added (if uninsulated, must add min. R-20 batt insulation): $0.50-1.50/sq ft
  • Basement Floor Header: R-20 added: $1.00/sq ft
  • Exposed Floors: R-20 added: $1.00/sq ft

2. Do-it-yourself
For homeowners who choose to perform their own upgrades and do not hire a contractor. 

  • Attic/Ceiling: R-20 to R-50 added: $0.15-0.30/sq ft
  • Main Walls: R-10 to R-20 added: $0.50-1.00/sq ft
  • Basement/Crawlspace: R-10 to R-30 added (if uninsulated, must add min. R-20 batt insulation): $0.25-0.75/sq ft
  • Basement Floor Header: R-20 added: $0.50/sq ft
  • Exposed Floors: R-20 added: $0.50/sq ft 

A pre-upgrade evaluation ($210+HST) must be performed to determine which upgrades are eligible to receive incentives. 

Contact:   1-800-663-6272 | email[/toggle][toggle title= »Low Income Energy Efficiency Program » open= »no »]

Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Free upgrades to insulation are offered to income qualified homeowners. 

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