Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS)

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.

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 $100 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 $200.

• Achieve 10% or more above base target for a rebate of $250.

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