2020 Energy Efficiency Rebates & Incentives Available In Ontario

Updated January 6th, 2020

Enbridge Gas and Union Gas have recently updated the 2020 Energy Efficiency Rebates & Incentives Program Available to in Ontario. Home Efficiency Rebate Program is designed for homeowners in residential properties. 

At Home Trade Standards, we facilitate the audit process for our clients who want to complete Heating, Air Conditioning and Water Heater upgrade in their home through our Residential HVAC Services. If You are planning to upgrade any of your HVAC Systems, simply contact us today at (416) 736-7001 so we can arrange a free estimate for your next HVAC replacement project. 

We make sure to schedule the initial home energy assessment before you start the project. The main purpose of this energy pre-assessment is to determine the areas where you can potentially make home improvements (called retrofits) to help reduce your energy consumption and lower your utility bills. 

How To Get Started? 

1. Call Us Today To Book an Appointment With a Licensed TSSA Qualified Contractor To Provide You With an Estimate. Home Trade Standards can facilitate the rebate process by offering free HVAC estimate services. Simply call us today to get more information.
2. Schedule your pre-energy audit with an Approved Registered Energy Advisors (REA).
3. Complete two or more of the energy-efficient eligible upgrades measures to achieve a minimum of 10% natural gas savings.
4. Book Your post energy audit with the same Register Energy Advisor to validate the work has been completed.
5. Receive your incentive cheque in 8-10 weeks

Notes: Home Trade Standards is a Toronto Based HVAC Contractor. We facilitate the rebate process by offering rebate qualified HVAC systems to consumers who would like to participate in the efficiency program. We are licensed and certified to install energy efficiency upgrades in a residential home in Toronto & GTA area.

2020 Enbridge Energy Savings Rebates Eligibility, Costs & Timeline

• You must install at least two (2) of the recommended upgrades below in order to qualify for an incentive
• The cost of the first and the second audit is approximately $600 plus HTS. Enbridge will reimburse the audit upfront fee upon approval. Please note that the cost of the home energy assessments may vary amongst the Enbridge Service Organizations. 
• The energy assessment process usually takes about 1.5 – 2 hours for the pre-assessment, and roughly an hour for the post-assessment.
• Air Sealing cannot be count as first and second mandatory upgrades. It can be only used as a third measure. It is at the homeowners’ discretion that they choose to install the upgrades. Upgrades such as air sealing, and draft proofing can be done by the homeowner – but upgrades such as furnace or boiler replacement needs to be installed by a licensed HVAC Contractor.
• Only detached, semi-detached, row and mobile homes on a permanent foundation

Are You Looking To Take Advantage of the Home Efficiency Rebate Program? We Can Help. Contact Us Here or Call Us Today At (416) 736-7001 

To learn more about Air Sealing please click the below links:

• Electric Gasket covers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjcjpaPD-Qg
• Floor vents sealing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbWjHlklvU
• Basement sealing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu31t7yGcIQ

Other Enbridge Program Updates

• For Furnace rebate eligibility, upgrade 94% or lower efficiency furnace with 96% or higher furnace. 95% AFUE no longer qualifies for a rebate.
• Furnace rebate has been changed to $500, from $750.  Read further for exciting Limited Time Offer rebates 
• Any furnace replacement will require TWO additional upgrades.
• Boiler rebate has increased from $750 to $1000. It only requires ONE additional upgrade.
• Increase attic insulation to at least R60 from R35 or less Insulation 
• Audit Costs Reimbursement is now $550.
• * Final Audit must be completed within 120 Days

Qualifying Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades & Retrofits

Below is the list of qualified upgrades and retrofits for 2020 Enbridge Rebate:

• Gas Furnace
• Gas Boiler
• Tankless Water Heater
• Attic Insulation
• Exterior Wall Insulation
• Basement Insulation
• Air Sealing
• Smart Thermostat
• Windows & Doors

Note: Air Sealing does not count as one upgrade measure stand-alone. It can count as a bonus upgrade during the audit process. Below is a list of bonuses for each additional upgrades:

• $250 if 3 Upgrades Completed
• $500 if 4 Upgrades Completed
• $750 if 5 Upgrades Completed

Are You Looking To Take Advantage of the Home Efficiency Rebate Program? We Can Help. Contact Us Here or Call Us Today At (416) 736-7001