Home Energy Audits
It makes sense to ensure your home is well insulated and as energy efficient as possible. It will minimize your heating and cooling costs, give you a more comfortable place to live, and lower your environmental impact. If all Kanata homes were zipped up tight, our community would use less energy and significantly reduce its overall emissions.
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If you’re planning on making improvements – such as replacing windows and doors, upgrading your insulation, or installing a solar hot water heating system – a good way to start is by booking a basement-to-attic inspection of your home with a government-approved home energy auditor. These audits typically cost between $300-$400, offset by a $150 rebate from the Ontario government, but they ensure that projects qualify for government grants and incentives.
Under programs offered by the federal and Ontario governments, upgrades to each home or multi-unit residential building can quality for up to $10,000 in grants and rebates. Both the federal and provincial rebates are available through the EcoENERGY Retrofit program offered by Natural Resources Canada. More information is available at www.ontario.ca. The program is constantly changing because of federal and provincial government modifications, so check these websites frequently!
