Home Energy Retrofits 101
A home energy retrofit is a way to improve how your home uses energy by upgrading light fixtures, sealing windows/doors, adding solar panels, etc.
Twenty-five per cent of Ontario’s GHG emissions currently come from heating and cooling buildings, and our population is growing. Every step you take to reduce your energy use is a step toward a more sustainable future. Before starting any home renovation project, check with your home insurance provider to ensure it will not change your coverage.
EnerGuide home evaluations or home energy audits can help you understand how your home uses energy and identify potential retrofits that would be best for your home.
Rebates and incentives can be combined. Please review the details of each rebate to determine which ones you may be eligible for and would work best for you.
Some upgrades can be done quickly and easily with a little research and guidance. Bigger upgrades, like replacing a furnace, water heater, or boiler are recommended to be completed by a licensed HVAC contractor. Be sure to ask for credentials and check reviews when choosing a contractor.
You can find a Registered Energy Advisor through Natural Resources Canada's database.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
Move heat from one space to another. In the winter, provides heating by transferring heat (from air or from the ground) inside and in the summer, provides cooling by sending heat outside
Slow the flow of air into or out of your home
Converts energy from the sun into electricity
