Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) Program — Intake Ended January 27, 2025

Insulation is essential for maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home. By reducing heat loss in winter and keeping cool air in during summer, proper insulation helps stabilize indoor temperatures, enhances comfort, and minimizes energy usage. It also plays a key role in reducing the strain on heating and cooling systems, contributing to a more sustainable living environment.

Attic Insulation:

• Insulate at least 20% of the roof assembly.

• Rebate depends on the level of insulation reached after the post-audit.

• If less than or equal to R-12 is upgraded to R-50, the rebate is $1,500.

• If greater than R-12 to R-25 is upgraded to R-50, the rebate is $1,200.

• If greater than R-25 to R-35 is upgraded to R-50, the rebate is $900.

Cathedral Ceiling/Flat Roof:

• Insulate at least 20% of the roof assembly.

• Maximum rebate of $780 for upgrades from R-12 to R-20 or R-25 to R-28.

Exterior Wall Insulation:

• Rebate based on percentage of completion, with a minimum of 20% insulated.

• Rebate amounts:

  • R-7.5 to R-12: Up to $1,200.

  • Greater than R-12 to R-20: Up to $2,100.

  • Greater than R-20: Up to $3,600.

• Pro-rated rebate available based on the percentage of wall area insulated, depending on the type of dwelling.

Basement Wall Insulation:

• Rebates of $900 for insulation from R-10 to R-22.

• Rebates of $1,500 for insulation greater than R-22.

Exterior Crawl Space Wall:

• Rebates range from $600 (R-10 to R-22) to $1,200 (greater than R-22).

Crawl Space Ceiling:

• Must insulate 100% of the ceiling above crawl space, with rebates up to $1,200 for greater than R-24.

Exposed Floor Insulation:

• Minimum area required: 120 sqft.

• Rebate: $300 for R-20 insulation.

Foundation Header Insulation:

• Rebates of $300 for insulating at least 80% of the foundation header to R-20.

Basement Slab Insulation:

• Rebates of $500 for insulating at least 50% of the basement slab to a minimum of R-3.5.

Air source and cold climate heat pumps offer an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. By transferring heat between your home and the outside air, these systems can provide significant energy savings compared to conventional heating systems. Cold climate heat pumps are specifically designed to perform efficiently even in lower temperatures, making them an ideal solution for cold regions. Choosing an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help improve indoor comfort by maintaining more consistent temperatures.

Air Source Heat Pumps:

• Must be ENERGY STAR certified.

• Rebates from $250 to $1,000 based on system size.

Cold Climate Heat Pumps:

• Rebates from $500 to $2,000, depending on capacity.

Ground Source Heat Pumps:

• Rebates of $3,000 for installing a full system meeting Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations.

• Rebates of $1,500 for replacing just the heat pump unit.

Upgrading your windows and doors to ENERGY STAR® certified models can significantly enhance your home's energy efficiency. These high-performance products reduce heat loss in the winter and minimize heat gain in the summer, helping to keep your home comfortable year-round. They also lower energy consumption, leading to reduced utility bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Additionally, energy-efficient windows and doors improve indoor air quality by reducing drafts and moisture, contributing to a healthier living environment.

Rebates of $50 per rough opening for each replaced with ENERGY STAR certified models.

Minimum of 3 windows or 1 door/skylight/sliding door must be replaced.

Air Sealing:

• Achieve base target for a rebate of $120.

• Achieve 10% or more above base target for a rebate of $180.

Heat Pump Water Heaters:

• Rebates of $500 for replacing a natural gas domestic water heater with an ENERGY STAR certified Domestic Heat Pump Water Heater.