Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways for residents and businesses to lower their energy emissions, as well as save money. It is also a core deliverable under the Sault Ste. Marie Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan 2020 – 2030.
There are a variety of energy conservation and retrofit incentive programs available to residents and businesses in Canada and Ontario. A summary of available programs is listed below.
Residential
Home Renovation Savings Program
Homeowners will now have more choices, 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.
Energy Affordability Program
The Energy Affordability Program provides support to income-eligible electricity consumers by helping them to better manage their monthly electricity costs and to increase their home comfort.
Peak Perks
Residents can save with Save on Energy’s Peak Perks program. You’ll be rewarded for reducing your energy use when demand for electricity in Ontario is high this summer.
Enbridge also offers a suite of incentives for its residential customers. For more information about Enbridge’s residential incentive programs.
Enbridge Smart Thermostat Program
Enbridge Gas customers can receive an instant $75 rebate towards a qualifying smart thermostat purchase.
Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
Income-qualifying Enbridge Gas customers can receive free energy-saving improvements such as draft proofing and insulation.
OptUp
Enbridge Gas customers can help support Ontario’s transition to clean energy through OptUp, a new voluntary Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. For two dollars a month, residential customers who sign up will contribute to reducing Ontario’s carbon footprint with the purchase and addition of RNG to the natural gas supply.
PUC EV Home Charger Rental Program
Sault Ste. Marie’s PUC Services has launched a EV Home Charger Rental Program. For $35.00 / month, you can enjoy the convenience of charging worry free at home. PUC Services Inc. will conduct the installation as well as technical support, and the charger is fully warrantied through them.
Looking for additional residential energy financial support?
Consider the following programs:
Greener Homes Program
The Canada Greener Homes loan helps Canadians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. It offers interest free financing in addition to the Canada Greener Homes Grant to help you complete some of the major retrofits recommended by your energy advisor in the Canada Greener Homes Grant assessment. Homeowners can get up to $40,000 zero interest loan for up to 10 years to help pay for installing a heat pump, insulation, new windows, or other qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades.
Commercial
Small Business Program
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