Eligibility

What homes are eligible?

Your building is eligible if you are the owner or landlord of:

• a single family home, duplex, or other row townhouse or
• a mobile home on a permanent foundation
• a low-rise multi-unit residential building - other criteria 
  

At the time of the first assessment, the building must be completely habitable, with the building envelope intact and the mechanical systems installed and working.

If your house has one unit stacked above the other, each with seperate entrances and no shared heating system, it may be considered a multi-unit residential building. Please ask about our specialty energy assessments available for multi-unit residential buildings.

What if I'm building an addition?

Energy efficient upgrades to the existing home would be eligible for grants, but not new installations to the addition. However, to remain eligible, a home energy assessment must be conducted on the home before any construction begins.  

What if I'm building a new home?

The ecoENERGY grant program is not relevant to new construction.

What if I already started my renovations?

If you have already started renovating, consider completing one set of installations and then booking a home energy assessment before starting any others. You will only be eligible for grants on upgrades completed after the first home energy assessment.  

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Grant Amounts

Are the grants based on income levels?

No. The grants are a standard amount based on the products that you install. Our summary grant chart outlines the MAXIMUM amounts available for each product type. Please contact us for more specific details, if you have further questions.

Are the grants based on how much I spend?

No. The grants are a standard amount based on the products that you install. Our summary grant chart outlines the MAXIMUM amounts available for each product type. Please contact us for more specific details, if you have further questions.

Is there a cost to apply?

How do I apply?

What happens in the first home energy assessment?

How do I prepare for my first home energy assessment?

What does the EnerGuide Rating mean?

Do I have to do everything on the retrofit plan you provide?

No. You remain in control of the upgrade decisions for your home. Our goal is to provide you with an on-site consultation and report of cost effective retrofit suggestions aimed at reducing your energy use - and ultimately lowering your energy bills!

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Completing home energy upgrades

How soon does the work have to be completed?

Upgrades and your follow up assessment must be completed within 18 months of the first assessment or before March 31, 2011 when the program is scheduled to end, whichever comes first.  Please call City Green by February 1, 2011 to allow ample time for scheduling your final assessment.

Do you recommend contractors?

Where can I start researching high efficiency products?

Do I have to save my receipts?

Yes, please save your receipts and invoices. Sufficient documentation is required to prove that the work you will be doing meets the criteria of both the grant programs (see table below for details). When your energy advisor returns to your home for the follow up evaluation they will ask to see these receipts to determine if the work you have completed meets the grant eligibility criteria.

Product Name	Invoice Requirements
Air-Source Heat Pump	ENERGY STAR; AHRI reference number; inside and outside coil numbers
GeoExchange System	Copy of GeoExchange Affidavit; Identification of CAN/CSA C448 certification.
Oil/Gas Furnace or Boiler	ENERGY STAR; AFUE rating of make and model
Gas Fireplace	Identification of EnerChoice designation
Wood Pellet Stove	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wood-burning appliance standards.
Insulation	R value of insulation added to each area of your home
Windows and Doors	Number of ENERGYSTAR for Canada windows and doors installed; Proof of A, B or C zone Energy Star Rating
Heat Recovery Ventilator	Must be Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) certified Note: home must achieve a rate of 3 ACH@50Pa (Interior and Rural Region) or 4.5 ach@50Pa (South Coastal Region) at the time of the follow-up assessment.
Solar Domestic Hot Water	CAN/CSA compliant
Low Flow Toilet	Manufacturer; model name; and model number
Drain Water Heat Recovery System	Manufacturer; model name; model number; drain size; and steady state %
Gas Water Heater Replacement	a)       Identification of ENERGYSTAR & Energy Factor (greater than 0.90), or b)       Energy Factor of 0.82. or c)        Condensing gas storage type – Thermal Efficiency of 95%
Integrated Mechanical System	Thermal performance of 0.90 or higher. Identification that the system is compliant with the CSA P.10-07 Standard
Draft Proofing/ Weatherstripping	No receipts required. Your advisor will test the upgrades with a depressurization test.

Can I preserve my heritage home windows and still be energy efficient?

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Grant Submissions

What happens in the second home energy assessment?

Do I have to submit any paperwork?

What information do your advisors need to collect and why?

How long does it take to receive a grant cheque?

What if I haven't received my grant cheque in this amount of time, yet?