The Greener Homes Grant is an exciting chance for the residents of Cobourg, Ontario to make their homes more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and technologically modern. This grant, launched by the federal government in May of 2021, was created to support homeowners in reducing their carbon footprint. A majority of homeowners see a decrease in their overall energy bills after just a single green home upgrade.

As a resident of Cobourg, you can take advantage of the Greener Homes Grant to upgrade your home with energy-efficient options and receive up to $6,500 in grants (if you are an Enbridge customer).

What Upgrades are Eligible?

Grants are available to homeowners who undertake eligible retrofits: such as improving insulation, upgrading windows and doors, air sealing, installing heat pumps, and mechanical or renewable energy systems.

You are ineligible if…

  • You are a renter
  • You already started/completed a retrofit without an EnerGuide home evaluation
  • Your home is less than 6 months old
  • This home is not your primary residence

What are the Greener Homes Benefits?

Cobourg residents can enjoy several benefits when participating in this Canadian government initiative.

    1. Significant energy savings
    2. Lower utility bills
    3. Reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions
    4. Mitigate climate change
    5. Preserve our environment

Contributing to Canada’s climate action goals is as easy as reducing your household’s energy demand.

The Greener Homes Grant program requires residents of Cobourg to hire a registered energy advisor to assess the energy performance of their homes, provide recommendations for retrofits, and guide them through the application process. With the grant, homeowners will be able to make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable by covering a portion of the costs.

There are limited funding resources available for the Greener Homes Grant program, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advisable to act quickly if you are interested in participating and securing your grant.

Greener Homes Grant benefits Cobourg residents personally by reducing energy costs, as well as enhancing sustainability efforts in the community. The more energy-efficient your home is, the more you are contributing to a greener future for Cobourg.

Give us a call today at (289) 277-6616 to have an energy advisor look at your current heating and cooling setup!

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