The Canada Greener Homes program offers Canadian homeowners up to $5,000 in grants and $40,000 in interest-free loans for energy-efficient home upgrades. The catch: you must follow a specific process, starting with a registered EnerGuide energy assessment before any work begins. Miss that step and you lose your eligibility entirely.
| Category | Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air sealing | Up to $1,000 | Professional air sealing of your home envelope — caulking, weatherstripping, vapour barriers. One of the most cost-effective energy upgrades available. |
| Insulation upgrades | Up to $5,000 | Attic, wall, basement, or crawlspace insulation upgrades. The grant amount depends on the R-value improvement achieved. |
| Windows and doors | $125–$250 per unit | ENERGY STAR certified triple-pane windows and exterior doors. Maximum $2,500 for windows and doors combined. |
| Heat pump installation | Up to $5,000 | Air-source, ground-source, and water-source heat pumps. Heat pump water heaters also qualify. Verify the specific model is on the eligible products list. |
| Solar panels | Up to $5,000 | Photovoltaic solar panel systems. Must be installed by a licensed installer. |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan | Up to $40,000 at 0% | Interest-free loan for eligible retrofits. Repaid over 10 years. Separate from the grant — you can access both. |
You must book a registered EnerGuide energy auditor before starting any eligible work. The auditor assesses your home's current energy performance and identifies qualifying upgrades. Work completed before the assessment is ineligible.
Many provinces offer their own energy rebates that combine with the federal grant. BC Hydro CleanBC, Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate, Hydro-Québec, and others can double your total rebate in some cases.
Only work done by registered contractors using products on the eligible list qualifies for rebates. Keep all receipts and installation documentation — required for your post-retrofit assessment.
After all upgrades are complete, a second EnerGuide assessment confirms the improvements and unlocks your grant payment. The grant is paid after completion, not upfront.
Up to $5,000 in grants plus up to $40,000 in interest-free loans (Canada Greener Homes Loan). The actual amount depends on which upgrades you complete and the improvement in your EnerGuide rating. Most homeowners who complete multiple upgrades receive $1,500–$3,500 in grants.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan provides up to $40,000 at 0% interest repaid over 10 years for eligible energy retrofits. It can be used for the same upgrades as the grant and can be accessed alongside the grant — not instead of it.
No. Replacing a gas furnace with a new gas furnace is not eligible. However, replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump qualifies for up to $5,000. Air sealing and insulation upgrades that improve the efficiency of any heating system are eligible.
The full process typically takes 6–12 months from initial assessment to grant payment. You must book the pre-assessment, complete the work, book the post-assessment, and then wait for processing. Start as early as possible.
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