The ecoENERGY Retrofit-Home Program Overview

Saving energy now makes a lot more financial sense for homeowners because several levels of government and utilities are offering enhanced incentive programs.

Assistance is available from several groups, but it is not always easy to find all of the sources of help. Carson Dunlop has simplified the situation, which saves you time and points you in the right direction.

Important Customer Notice - March 31,2010

Effective March 31,2010, the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program is no longer accepting bookings for pre-retrofit evaluations. The program will continue to be administered until March 31, 2011. If you have already booked an appointment for a pre-retrofit evaluation, have completed an evaluation or applied for re-entry to the program, you remain eligible to apply for a grant.

Ontario and Alberta continue to operate their portions of the program and accept NEW HOMEOWNER ENTRANTS to the program. See below for detailed information.

Deadline for Post-Retrofit Evaluation
It is suggested that you complete your energy upgrades well in advance to allow enough time for your post-retrofit evaluation, as all post-retrofit evaluations must be completed by March 31, 2011.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ONTARIO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM

The Government of Ontario is accepting new entrants to the Ontario Home Energy Savings program. This program grants Ontario homeowners rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements. To qualify you need a home energy audit before you upgrade. Ontario will continue to fund new pre-retrofit audits. This means we will continue to pay 50% of your home's energy audit, up to $150. Audits will qualify you for up to $5,000 in provincial retrofit grants. Please continue to check back here for further information and updates. To qualify you need a home energy evaluation before you upgrade Ontario is open for business.

The Government of Ontario is committed to encouraging conservation, and will continue efforts to help residents achieve their home energy efficiency goals. Please visit our website at:http://www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/energy/conservation/ohesp/

To book your home energy evaluation, please call us at 1-877-326-8770


IMPORTANT NOTICE - ALBERTA CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRAL

In Alberta, it is business as usual respective to Provincial grant program. To access the Province of Alberta grants, homeowners will continue to have pre and post-retrofit evaluations performed by licensed Service Organizations and certified Energy Advisor's with the applicable data being transferred to Climate Change Central by NRCan. Climate Change Central has confirmed that Alberta will continue to offer the current rebates of $100.00 against the cost of pre and post retrofit evaluations. To qualify you need a home energy evaluation before you upgrade . Alberta is open for business.

To learn more, please visit the Climate Change Central website at: http://www.climatechangecentral.com/

To book your home energy evaluation, please call us at 1-877-326-8770

March 2010 - Now Hiring ecoENERGY Advisors...

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February 2010

Carson Dunlop is the proud winner of the Green Products and Services Category for 2009 as rated by our customers! Click here to see our listing and reviews on HomeStars.

November 2009

The ecoENERGY program is getting lots of media attention and exposure. Check out this helpful article in the Toronto Sun.

http://www.torontosun.com/life/greenplanet/2009/11/14/11743126-sun.html

October 2009

Effective October 15, 2009 until March 30, 2010

NRCan announces the Modified Emergency Heating System Replacement Policy for winter 2009/2010. Important news for homeowners and heating contractors for emergency heating situations. Read more about the NRCan policy by Clicking here

October 14, 2009 - City launches new home renovation grant program

The City of Toronto today launched Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT), a new incentive program offering residents up to $1,000 when they upgrade their home insulation. HEAT is open to residents of low-rise residential properties, such as detached and semi-detached houses, and townhomes, and is designed to encourage Torontonians to undertake improvements to increase their home's energy efficiency and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information about HEAT and other City of Toronto environmental programs, visit http://www.livegreentoronto.ca.

September 2009

Carson Dunlop ecoENERGY Advisor Nicholas Seguin is profiled in the Cornwall Standard Freeholder. Read more....

Carson Dunlop is the proud winner of the Green Products and Services Category for 2008 as rated by our customers! Click here to see our listing and reviews on HomeStars.

August 2009 - Now Hiring ecoENERGY Advisors

Carson Dunlop is actively recruiting experienced and qualified individuals to join our Sub Contractor Program. Learn more...

Northern Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia

June 2009

Now Serving the following NEW areas:

Niagara Region, Durham Region, Barrie/Orilla, London Region, Hamilton Region, Grey Bruce Region, Windsor/Sarnia, Kingston Region

To book an ecoENERGY evaluation, please call 416-964-9415 or 1-877-326-8770 ore email us at inspection@carsondunlop.com.

May 2009

As part of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program has been expanded to help 200,000 more homeowners cover the cost of making energy-efficiency retrofits to their homes. The expanded time-limited program includes a $300-million increase in funding over two years.

March 2009

ecoENERGY - Retrofit Homes Program Update - Cheques to Homeowners Resumed

Following Parliamentary approval for the transfer of additional funds to the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program, Natural Resources Canada has resumed payment of retrofit grants to Canadian homeowners. Learn More...

ecoENERGY

Thinking of ways to make your home more energy efficient? Reduce your energy consumption and receive grants through the Provincial and Federal government.

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Energy Efficiency

How efficient is your home compared to others in your region? An energy efficiency rating label is provided with your printed report...

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The Carson Dunlop Customer Value Proposition

Carson Dunlop has enjoyed a long and successful reputation as pioneers and experts in the field of residential home inspection. With the advent of the ecoENERGY Retrofit Home Program, (sponsored by NRCan), Carson Dunlop is uniquely qualified to provide the same great customer experience and added value to our new clients of the ecoENERGY program.

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