Federal Grant
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is offering homeowners a new residential energy
efficiency assessment service. Under the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, a property owner
can qualify for federal grants by improving the energy efficiency of their home and
reducing their home's impact on the environment.
NRCan-licensed energy advisors conduct a detailed on-site assessment of your home's energy use. These advisors then provide you with a personalized written report, including a checklist of recommended retrofits to improve the energy efficiency of your home. The homeowner then has 18 months to complete these retrofits. The highest grant that NRCan is offering is for the installation of a ground-source (geothermal) heat pump. When you replace your existing heating system with a geothermal heat pump, you are entitled to a $4,375 grant. The maximum grant you can receive through this retrofit program is $5,000.
For more information: ecoENERGYTo find an Energy Advisor: Natural Resources Canada
Home Renovation Tax Credit
The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit for work performed or
goods acquired in respect of an eligible dwelling. The credit will only be available
for the 2009 tax year and applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000, but
not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%). A
standard geothermal installation will qualify the home owner for the full tax credit amount.
Click here for information on the Home Renovation Tax Credit
Ontario Residents
Premier McGuinty unveiled a new bundle of programs to help Ontarians upgrade their homes, save money
and help Ontario meets its greenhouse gas emissions targets. These programs will be funded through
money set aside in the 2007 Budget. They include:
- A Home Energy Retrofit Program that will provide up to $5,000 for home energy retrofits that include Energy Star qualified furnaces for heating, solar domestic water systems and insulation
- Extending the retail sales tax rebate on qualifying solar, wind, micro hydro-electric and geothermal equipment to January 1, 2010
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Saskatchewan Residents
The Government of Saskatchewan announced March 26, 2007 it has extended the Saskatchewan
EnerGuide for Houses retrofit grant program until March 31, 2011. Individuals who qualify
under this new program may also qualify for the ecoENERGY Retrofit Initiative introduced
by the Federal government January 21, 2007 and launching April 1, 2007.
Saskatchewan Grant of $3,500 for Geothermal systems applies if you are replacing an existing
wood, electrical, oil or propane primary heating system. To be eligible for the grant if
replacing a natural gas heating system, the electricity to run the system must be generated
on-site using a renewable resource. This criteria takes into consideration economics and the impact on
the environment in Saskatchewan.
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British Columbia Residents
The Government of British Columbia announced in May 2008 the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program. This $60 million program creates a single access point for provincial, utility and federal incentives by highlighting the best opportunities for energy savings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Quebec Residents
If you decide on a geothermal system, you can get a grant from Hydro-Québec. Additional financial assistance is
available through the Novoclimat and Rénoclimat programs of Québec’s Agence de l’efficacité énergétique, as well
as the ecoENERGY Retrofit program offered by Natural Resources Canada
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Manitoba Residents
On August 18, 2008 the Province of Manitoba announced provincial support of geothermal.
This support is outlined in the Manitoba News Release attached immediately below.
In the coming weeks additional program details will be made available.
Provincial incentives will be made available through a refundable tax credit that
is retroactive to April 2007 and a provincial grant program that will come into effect
in January, 2009. In the coming weeks additional program details will be made available.
In addition, the Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance will work with Manitobans in
assessing geothermal options for their specific needs, providing accredited installers
and accessing various provincial, federal and Manitoba Hydro incentives. For more
information on the MGEA, visit www.mgea.ca
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