• The Better Homes Kingston program provides financial incentives and support to help homeowners in Kingston undertake energy-efficient home upgrades. This program aims to improve energy performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase home comfort while providing homeowners with low-interest financing to complete the upgrades.

    Program Highlights:

    • Low-Interest Financing: Offers low-interest loans for energy-efficient home renovations, with repayments conveniently added to property tax bills.

    • Energy Assessments: Includes energy assessments to identify opportunities for improvements, such as insulation, HVAC upgrades, and windows.

    • Environmental Impact: Aims to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing comfort and home value for Kingston residents.

  • The Better Homes Burlington program provides interest-free loans to homeowners for energy-efficient upgrades. This initiative is designed to help residents reduce their carbon footprint, increase home comfort, and lower energy bills, while supporting the City of Burlington's climate action goals.

    Program Highlights:

    • Interest-Free Loans: Offers up to $10,000 in interest-free loans for energy efficiency improvements, repayable over a set period.

    • Eligible Upgrades: Includes projects such as insulation, air sealing, heat pump installations, and energy-efficient windows and doors.

    • Climate Action: Contributes to Burlington's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in residential properties.

  • The Better Homes Loan Program in Ottawa provides financing for homeowners to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes. The program supports improvements such as insulation, windows, and heating systems, aiming to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and enhance overall home comfort.

    Program Highlights:

    • Low-Interest Loans: Offers financing up to $125,000 for eligible upgrades, repayable over 20 years.

    • Eligible Upgrades: Covers insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency windows and doors, renewable energy systems, and more.

    • Transferable Loans: Loans are tied to the property, meaning repayment can continue with the new homeowner if the property is sold.

  • The Guelph Greener Homes program offers residents a pathway to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes. It provides rebates, resources, and support for renovations that reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and improve overall home comfort while contributing to Guelph's sustainability goals.

    Program Highlights:

    • Rebates and Incentives: Provides financial incentives for energy-efficient upgrades, such as improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and windows.

    • Homeowner Support: Offers personalized energy coaching to guide homeowners through the upgrade process, including applying for rebates.

    • Environmental Impact: Supports Guelph’s goal of becoming a net-zero carbon community by promoting energy efficiency in residential buildings.

  • The City of Toronto offers Energy Retrofit Loans to support property owners in improving the energy efficiency of their buildings. The program provides low-interest loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for residential, commercial, and institutional properties.

    Program Highlights:

    • Low-Interest Loans: Financing options available to cover up to 100% of project costs, with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms.

    • Eligible Projects: Includes energy efficiency upgrades like HVAC, lighting, insulation, and renewable energy installations.

    • Environmental and Cost Benefits: Reduces energy costs while supporting Toronto's climate action goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable building practices.

  • The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offered by the City of Toronto provides low-interest loans to help homeowners make energy efficiency upgrades. The program aims to reduce energy bills, enhance home comfort, and contribute to Toronto’s climate action goals by supporting sustainable home renovations.

    Program Highlights:

    • Low-Interest Financing: Covers up to 100% of the cost of energy efficiency upgrades, with repayment terms up to 20 years.

    • Eligible Projects: Includes upgrades such as insulation, windows, doors, HVAC systems, and renewable energy installations.

    • No Upfront Costs: Homeowners repay the loan through property tax bills, which can be transferred to a new homeowner if the property is sold.