As a Burlington resident, you have access to programs and incentives to save money and upgrade your home.
Check each website for funding requirements and timelines before you begin any application.We are aware that there are fraudulent companies and individuals impersonating energy auditors and offering false financial incentives for home energy efficiency improvements. The programs on this page have been confirmed to be legitimate financial incentive programs. If you have questions or concerns about these or other incentive programs, contact the Better Homes Burlington Coordinator or call 905-335-7777, ext. 7974.
Better Homes Burlington
The Better Homes Burlington interest-free loan program has ended. Homeowners who have already received loan approval may continue with their retrofit projects.
Thank you to all residents who took part in the program to help make your home more energy efficient.
Home Energy Retrofits
Home Renovation Savings Program |
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Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, supported by the Ontario government, have partnered to deliver this new program to help Ontarians improve their home efficiency and comfort. Whether you heat your home with natural gas or electricity, this new program offers significant rebates for energy-efficient upgrades like insulation, heat pumps, smart thermostats, solar panels and more. Homeowners will now have more choice, with flexible options for single and bundled upgrades for greater savings. You can choose to complete a home energy assessment and bundle up, plus, you can also complete single upgrades that help you save. Bundle and Save
Single Upgrades
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Canada Greener Homes Loan |
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The Canada Greener Homes Loan is an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years, open to homeowners who are looking to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. The Canada Greener Homes Loan program has been successful throughout Canada. |
Enbridge Sustain |
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Enbridge Sustain offers custom energy solutions, end-to-end services and financing to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient Energy solutions include:
Financing:
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MyHeat Thermal Map |
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The MyHEAT Thermal Map is an educational resource for Burlington residents to help you see your home’s heat loss from a bird’s-eye view and compare it to similar homes in your neighbourhood. Enbridge Gas has partnered with MyHEAT to collect aerial rooftop infrared heat loss information in the cities of Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. This information was used to build a heat loss map and heat loss rating for each residential home in these communities. Enter your address in the “Search for your address” search bar. You will be redirected to a webpage containing a free, detailed home heat loss report, which includes the following: heat map, heat rating and calculator, heat loss exploration tool, and energy upgrade energy savings calculator |
Smart Thermostat Program |
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Enbridge Gas customers who live in a detached, semi-detached or row townhomes can get an instant rebate towards a qualifying smart thermostat purchase at specific retailers. Burlington residents could be eligible to receive:
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Peak Perks |
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Participants in Peak Perks save with their smart thermostats by participating in brief, time-limited thermostat adjustments during periods of peak electricity demand that can occur on the hottest summer days. You will receive a $75 virtual prepaid MasterCard® when you enroll in the program, and a $20 virtual prepaid MasterCard® for each additional year you stay enrolled. Eligibility requirements:
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Income Eligible Programs
Energy Affordability Program |
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The Energy Affordability Program offers free energy-efficiency upgrades for income-eligible homeowners and tenants, and eligible social housing providers, as well as an in-home energy assessment to help uncover more ways to save. Depending on eligibility and the existing equipment within your home, Burlington residents could receive:
To qualify, the participant must be:
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Home Winterproofing Program |
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The Home Winterproofing Program can help you lower your natural gas bill and make your home more comfortable. If your home and household income levels qualify, you’ll get free insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat to reduce energy costs up to 30% Burlington residents could be eligible to receive:
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
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If you’re behind on your electricity or natural gas bill or are in arrears and may face having your service disconnected, you may qualify for emergency financial help through the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). There are also special customer service rules available for low-income households. You need to meet certain criteria to qualify for these programs, and must go through one of the identified intake agencies in Ontario. Low-income Burlington residents could be eligible to receive:
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Resiliency
Enhanced Basement Flooding Preventions Subsidy Program |
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Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program makes it easier and more affordable for residents to make improvements that can help reduce the risk flooding. Burlington residents have access to:
Note: in order to quality for the weeping tile disconnection & sump pump installation subsidy, you must use a contractor included on Halton’s list of Approved Contractors. Learn more about Enhanced Basement Flooding Preventions Subsidy... |
Home Flood Protection Program |
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The Home Flood Protection Program is a residential flood risk reduction education program that was launched by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo in 2016. The goals of the Home Flood Protection Program are to help residents take action to reduce their flood risk and reduce damage in the event of a flood. Burlington residents have access to:
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Contact
For assistance contact the Better Homes Burlington Coordinator or call 905-335-7777, ext. 7974.