Rebates, Grants, & Ecoenergy Info

Note: The efficiency of the replacement units must be greater than the older unit which they replace.

As of March 31, 2009, get 25% more in rebates!

Eligible Improvements / Retrofits Effective March 31, 2009
  Grant Amounts
Single Family Home Ontario Power Authority
ECOEnergy Provincial Government
Heating System
Replace your heating equipment with:
 
an ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace that has a 92.0% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) or better $375 $375 N/A
an ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace that has a 92.0% AFUE or better, and brushless DC variable-speed motor $625 $625 $125
an ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace that has a 94.0% AFUE or better, and brushless DC variable-speed motor $650 $650 $125
an ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace that has a 94.0% AFUE or better, and brushless DC variable-speed motor (when installing a condensing furnace for the first time) $790 $790 $125
an ENERGY STAR qualified condensing gas boiler that has an 90.0% AFUE or higher $750 $750  
an ENERGY STAR qualified oil boiler that has an 85.0% AFUE or better $750 $750  
an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 85.0% AFUE or better $375 $375  
an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 85.0% AFUE or better, and a brushless DC variable-speed motor $625 $625 $125
Replace your existing space and domestic water heating equipment
with an integrated mechanical system (IMS) that has an overall thermal
performance factor of 0.90 or higher. The system must be compliant with
the CSA P.10-07 standard and meet or exceed the standard’s premium
performance requirements. (*per equipment replaced)
$1625 $1625  
Install an ENERGY STAR qualified air-source heat pump for both heating and cooling that has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 14.5 or higher and a minimum heating capacity of 12,000 BTU's/hour. (*per equipment installed) $500 $500 $250/$400 TIER II
Ventilation System  
Install a heat recovery ventilator that is certified by the Home Ventilating Institute. (See www.hvi.orgThis link opens a new window.) (*per equipment installed) $375 $375  
Cooling System [Replacement Only]  
Replace your central air-conditioning system with an ENERGY STAR
qualified system that has a SEER of 14.5 or higher (complete system
replacement, including indoor coil and outdoor components)
$250 $250 $250/$400 TIER II
Domestic Hot Water System  
Replace your domestic hot water heater with an ENERGY STAR qualified instantaneous, gas-fired water heater that has an energy factor (EF) of 0.82 or higher and is on the ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes list of eligible domestic hot water heaters. (*per equipment installed) $315 $315  

 

Tankless Water Heater Rebate

In addition to the $ 315 from ecoENERGY, and the $ 315 from the provincial government, Enbridge and the manufacturer's are offering an additonal $300 back for a limited time. That gives a total rebate of $ 930 towards a Rinnai tankless water heater.

Energy Star Air Conditioner Replacement (HRAI/OPA)

There has been much confusion with regards to the detail on this program. Below is information we feel will answer the most popular questions we have received thus far on the program.

  • These rebates apply to the replacement of an EXISTING central air conditioner ONLY.
  • Rebate of $250 for qualified "Energy Star" systems (14.5 SEER, 12 EER) installed after January 1, 2009.
  • The A/C or system quoted MUST meet the HRAI guidelines as set out on their website database (available at www.ceehvacdirectory.org/ac.php) IMPORTANT: a salesperson should provide you with an HRAI reference number, that can be confirmed using this website – no reference number found for system = no rebate! All of our sales representatives will give you a reference number where applicable so you can confirm this system independently.
  • The “rating sticker on the box” is not sufficient to ensure a unit qualifies
  • A manufacturer’s SEER rating is based on the optimal system conditions – which could mean that the A/C qualifies when combined with other special components, such as High Efficiency indoor coil, or furnace with DC Motor.
  • Most manufacturer’s units out of the box will not meet the program requirements. In Trane’s case, replacing an old A/C with even a 13 SEER or higher Trane unit can meet the program requirements when combined with a high efficiency coil, or Trane furnace containing a variable speed fan motor.
  • 14 days after the mailing date, you can track the progress of your rebate at www.therebatecompany.com
  • Presently, the turnaround time to receive the rebate is approximately 3-4 weeks.

Please note that while you may not have considered replacing your furnace, the electrical savings on upgrading to a new furnace containing a variable speed fan motor can save you more than $450/year (see our guide to electrical savings for more information).

Trane offering their exceptional 10 year parts & labour manufacturer’s warranty on equipment this Spring (up to $1100 value) for a limited time.

DC/E.C.M Motor Rebate

  • $125 Rebate from HRAI/OPA towards a Mid Efficiency Furnace with a DC Motor
  • $125 Rebate from HRAI/OPA towards a High Efficiency Furnace with a DC Motor

Programmable Thermostat Rebate

  • $25 Rebate from HRAI/OPA towards an Energy Star rated programmable thermostat & $15 from Enbridge.

Ecoenergy Information

Refer to the chart above for amounts or see How much do I qualify for below.

Here are a few links to get you started: