Saving Money While You Save The Planet

Retrofits Providing the Best Return On Your Investment

Through the Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, significant cost savings are now available to Ontario homeowners. While there are many programs and incentives, this partial list includes some highlights that we believe provide the greatest return on investment.

# Heating and cooling $1,250: ENERGY STAR® qualified gas furnace with DC variable speed motor: $500 (Federal), plus $500 (Provincial), plus $100 from Enbridge Gas Distribution, plus $125 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate), plus another $25 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate) for a programmable thermostat.

# $1,200: ENERGY STAR® qualified gas or oil boiler: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial), plus $100 from Enbridge Gas Distribution (if gas).

# $1,000: ENERGY STAR® qualified oil furnace with DC variable speed motor: $500 (Federal), plus $500 (Provincial).

# $800: Replace conventional air conditioner with ENERGY STAR® qualified SEER 14/15 high-efficiency air-conditioner: $200 (Federal), plus $200 (Provincial), plus $400 from Ontario Power Authority (Cool Savings Rebate).

Note: Some equipment manufacturers also offer rebates.
# Insulation $2,000: Insulate all your basement walls to more than R-23 additional insulation: $1,000 (Federal), plus $1,000 (Provincial).

# $1,600: Insulate all your crawlspace walls to more than R-23 additional insulation: $800 (Federal), plus $800 (Provincial).

# $200: Add a minimum R-20 additional insulation to the joist header space at the top of foundation walls: $100(Federal), plus $100 (Provincial).

# $1,200: Upgrade attic insulation from R-12 to R-50: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial).

# $1,200: Upgrade flat or cathedral roof insulation from R-12 to R-28: $600 (Federal), plus $600 (Provincial).

# $300: Air sealing to improve the air tightness of your home: $150 (Federal), plus $150 (Provincial).
Windows, skylights and doors.

# $60 each: Replacement windows that are ENERGY STAR® qualified: $30 (Federal), plus $30 (Provincial).

Note: Smaller grants are available if existing insulation levels are higher, if you add less insulation, or if you can only insulate in some areas.

# Conserving water $160: Replace toilet with low flush toilet: $50 (Federal), plus $50 (Provincial), plus $60 from City of Toronto.

# $100*: Replace toilet with dual flush toilet: $50 (Federal), plus $50 (Provincial).
* plus potential rebate from your local municipality. To see if your city offers a toilet rebate program go to http://www.toiletrebate.ca/toilet_rebates_in_ontario_canada.php
Replace your toilet with a low-flush or dual-flush toilet rated at 6 litres per flush or less that meets the Supplementary Purchase Specification(SPS) and with a flush performance of 350 grams or more. Click on the link below to view a list of eligible products http://www.veritec.ca/uploads/ecoENERGY%20Dec%202008.pdf
Important: Homeowners must keep proof of the make and model number to ensure compliance and show this to the Advisor at the time of the evaluation.

Other info:

Based on the NRCan site, the rebate is $50 - matched by the Province for a total of $100 - there may be manufacturer rebates as well - we cover this by advising people to check into that at the point of purchase with the retailer.

http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/retrofit-homes/retrofit-qualify-grant.cfm?attr=4#eligible

ecoENERGY Retrofit Resources

Where to go for the information you need!

On this page you will find links to additional information about Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes initiative program.

Carson Dunlop performs ecoENERGY evaluations for many clients of the Companies listed below. The list below is intended only as a suggestion or source of contractors for you to consider. We strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence when selecting a contractor and that you get 2-3 quotes for comparative purposes.

HVAC Contractors	Address	Phone Number	Website/Email
AtlasCare	2590 Bristol Circle, Unit 1	(905) 829-1296	www.atlascare.ca
	Oakville ON L6H 6Z7		info@atlascare.ca
Absolute Comfort	2133 Royal Windsor Dr Unit 35	(905) 271-2911	www.absolutecomfort.ca
	Mississauga, ON  L5J 1K5		info@absolutecomfort.ca
Active Air Comfort	21   Signal Hill Ave., Suite 3	(416) 674-8844	www.activeair.ca
	TORONTO,ON  M9W 6V8		info@activeair.ca
Air Makers	7 - 110 Ironside Cres	(416) 332-2493	www.airmakers.ca
	Scarborough, ON M1X 1M2		info@airmakers.ca
Brenmar HTG & A/C	3135 Unity Drive, Unit 1	(905) 608-9330	www.brenmar.ca
	MISSISSAUGA,ON  L5L 4L4		john@brenmar.ca
Cambridge Heating	411 Kennedy Rd	(416) 750-4363	www.camheating.com
	Scarborough,ON  M1K 2A7		info@camheating.com
Cozy World	31 Twin Pines Cres	(416) 850-4296	www.cozyworld.ca
	Concord, ON L4K 3H7		sales@cozyworld.ca
Southern Comfort Heating	649 Markham Rd	(416) 8250614	None
	Scarborough ON M1H 3G7
Tech Field Engineering Inc	400 Esna Park Drive	(416) 502-1258	www.techfield.net
	MARKHAM,ON  L3R 3K2		service@techfield.net
Insulation Contractors	Address	Phone Number	Website/Email
Foam Comfort Insulation	932 Eastern Avenue	(416) 410-0961	www.foamcomfort.ca
	Toronto, ON, M4L 1A4
Four Seasons Air Control	Greater Toronto areas:	416-410-2473 905-795-0982	sales@fourseasonsac.ca www.fourseasonsac.ca

*Please be aware that Carson Dunlop does not have a formal business agreement or partnership agreement with any of these companies. No guarantee or warranty is intended or implied. All business agreements, contracts, and disputes are to be handled by you and your contractor. Carson Dunlop will not be held responsible or liable under any circumstance.