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DURHAM REGION · AJAX · PICKERING · WHITBY · OSHAWA · CLARINGTON
Energy audits, assessments and rebates in Durham Region.
Durham Region runs some of Ontario's most complete local energy programs: Durham Greener Homes for houses, with a cash rebate, low-interest loans and free coaching, and Durham Greener Buildings for commercial, institutional and multi-residential buildings.
We work across Durham Region, from Pickering to Clarington.
WHICH DESCRIBES YOU?
- Engineers and Certified Energy Managers
- Registered Energy Advisors (Natural Resources Canada)
- 4.9★ on Google · 186 reviews
- Based in Aurora · serving buildings across Canada since 2020
- Authorized partner of Peak Energy
WHAT'S DIFFERENT IN DURHAM REGION
Local rules, programs and utilities.
Durham Greener Homes deep retrofit rebate
Up to $5,000 cash back for Durham residents who cut their home's energy use by at least 50%, measured between pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations. We do both evaluations and model the upgrades that get you past 50%.
Extra $5,000 in Whitby
The Town of Whitby adds up to $5,000 more for Whitby residents, stackable with the Region's rebate and with other home energy incentives.
Low-interest loans and free coaching
The Durham Greener Homes Loan offers low-interest financing for eligible upgrades such as insulation, air sealing and heat pumps, alongside free, independent home energy coaching.
Durham Greener Buildings
A Regional benchmarking and disclosure program for commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings that report under Ontario's EWRB rule, with support to find savings and a free awards competition.
Program details checked October 27, 2026; programs change, so we confirm before you start. Sources: Region of Durham: cash-back incentives · Windfall Centre: Durham incentives · Region of Durham: Greener Homes Loan · Region of Durham: Durham Greener Buildings.
FOR BUILDING OWNERS IN DURHAM REGION
Lower operating costs, reporting handled.
Post-war bungalows in Oshawa and Ajax, 1970s to 1990s family homes in Pickering and Whitby, new subdivisions in Clarington and north Whitby, rural homes on propane or oil, and industrial, retail and multi-residential buildings along Highway 401.
- ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 energy audits for commercial, condo and industrial buildings
- EWRB energy reporting, filed for you
- Incentive applications, found, stacked and secured
- Builder energy modelling, SB-12 and blower door testing
How does your building compare?
Our free benchmark compares it with similar buildings in seven questions.
Get a free benchmarkFOR HOMEOWNERS IN DURHAM REGION
A home energy assessment that pays for itself.
Our NRCan registered Energy Advisors rate your home, rank the upgrades worth doing, and claim the rebates for you, including Durham Greener Homes + Home Renovation Savings.
- EnerGuide rating with a blower door test, before and after your upgrades
- Heat pump, insulation, window and air sealing advice, with fair-price quote checks
- Rebate and loan applications handled start to finish
See what your upgrades could earn
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Estimate my rebatesServing Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington (Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle), Scugog (Port Perry), Uxbridge and Brock.
GET IN TOUCH
Talk to an advisor about your Durham Region property.
Tell us about the home or building and we'll call you back with what applies and what it's worth.
QUESTIONS
Durham Region questions
How much is the Durham Greener Homes rebate?
The deep retrofit rebate is up to $5,000 for Durham residents, and the Town of Whitby adds up to $5,000 more for Whitby homes. It requires at least a 50% cut in energy use between pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.
Do I need an EnerGuide evaluation for Durham Greener Homes?
Yes. The deep retrofit rebate is based on the energy reduction between a pre-retrofit and a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, done by a registered Energy Advisor.
Can I combine Durham Greener Homes with other rebates?
Yes. The Region says its rebate can be combined with other home energy incentives, such as the Home Renovation Savings Program. Confirm the current rules before you start work.
What is Durham Greener Buildings?
A Region of Durham program for commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings that benchmarks and discloses energy performance, building on Ontario's EWRB reporting, and helps owners find efficiency opportunities.