Unlock Savings with the Home Renovation Savings Program
Ontario has introduced the Home Renovation Savings Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help homeowners lower energy consumption, reduce costs, and cut carbon emissions. This program offers rebates of up to 30% on eligible home energy-efficient upgrades, making it an excellent opportunity for residents to modernize their homes and save money.
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Ontario Energy-Efficiency Rebates
At MACKAY Heating & Cooling, we’re proud to support Niagara Region homeowners in taking full advantage of these Ontario energy rebates to make their homes more comfortable, sustainable, and cost-effective. Now is the ideal time to consider upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace, heat pump, or other energy-saving systems with help from our team of experts.
What is the Home Renovation Savings Program?
The Home Renovation Savings Program is an energy efficiency initiative from the Government of Ontario. This program, supported by Enbridge Rebates and Save on Energy, encourages homeowners to invest in upgrades that reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Key features of the program include:
- Rebates covering up to 30% of eligible upgrade costs.
- Support for a wide range of improvements, including cold climate air source heat pumps, windows, insulation, solar panels, and more.
- No Home Energy Audit required for certain upgrades like heat pumps, saving homeowners time and money.
*Home Renovation Savings Program (source)
Why Choose MACKAY Heating & Cooling?
As a trusted HVAC provider serving the Niagara Region for over 57 years, we offer:
Investing in a cold climate air source heat pump offers:
- Energy Efficiency: These systems efficiently transfer heat even in temperatures as low as -25°C to -30°C, reducing heating costs significantly.
- Year-Round Comfort: Heat pumps provide heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, ensuring consistent comfort.
- Cost Savings: By using renewable energy, heat pumps lower utility bills compared to traditional systems.
- Environmental Benefits: Heat pumps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping create a cleaner environment.
We make it simple to take advantage of the Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) Program and related Ontario energy rebates. Our Home Comfort Advisors will:
- Help you select the best energy-efficient air source heat pump for your home.
- Ensure your system meets eligibility criteria under the Home Renovation Savings Program and secure the maximum rebates possible.
- Guide you through the application process to secure the maximum rebates available.
How to participate?
Next Steps
To participate in the Home Renovation Savings Program and upgrade your home with energy-efficient systems, contact MACKAY Heating & Cooling today.
Call us at 905-688-1849 or complete the form to schedule an appointment to discuss with a Home Comfort Advisor.
Together, we’ll help you save money, reduce energy consumption, and enhance your home’s comfort and efficiency.
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FAQs: Home Renovation Savings Program
What is the Home Renovation Savings™ Program?
On January 7, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced 14 new and expanded energy efficiency programs, including the Home Renovation Savings™ Program. Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, with endorsement from the Ontario government, have partnered to launch 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 will offer rebates for energy-efficient upgrades like heat pumps, smart thermostats, and more.
How much is the rebate available on a cold climate air sourced heat pump?
It depends on what the primary source of heat is for your home. If you are an Enbridge customer, you can receive up to $2,000 in rebates OR if your primary heat source is electric heat, then you can receive up to $7,500 in rebates. Both rebates are based on the size of the cold climate heat pump installed and require the installing contractor to complete a size and selection analysis of your home to ensure a proper fit of any new equipment. Please note these rebates only apply to new installs only and replacement of existing heat pumps will not qualify.
How much will it cost to install a cold climate air sourced heat pump in my home?
This depends on many factors including the size of your home, number of windows, the current size of ductwork in your home, among other factors. On average, a cold climate heat pump installation can cost anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 again depending on the size required and other factors mentioned above. Call us and we will send a MacKay Heating & Cooling Home Comfort Advisor to your home to determine the right size of unit for your home and budget!
Are there any technical requirements to receive this rebate?
The cold climate air source heat pump system must be capable of distributing hot air in the winter and cold air in the summer throughout the entire conditioned space in your home and meet Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. A MacKay Heating & Cooling Home Comfort Advisor will be able to recommend the right sized equipment to comfortably heat and cool your home.
What are the eligible products that will qualify for this cold climate air source heat pump rebate?
A MacKay Heating & Cooling Home Comfort Advisor will make sure your heat pump is listed as eligible and compatible with the list of qualified products listed by the Natural Resources Canada guidelines as required by the program.
What homes are eligible to participate in this new cold climate air source heat pump rebate program?
All primary and non-primary residences qualify; owner must be the applicant. Detached, semi-detached, row, and mobile homes on a permanent foundation are eligible.
Is a Home Energy Audit required like the previous rebate program in 2023-2024?
Unlike previous heat pump rebate programs NO HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED! A cold climate air source heat pump is considered a single upgrade under the program rules and can be completed without a Home Energy Assessment. This is great news which will save Ontarians time and money and expediate the time it takes to receive the rebate!
Will MacKay Heating & Cooling help me complete the application documents in order to get my rebate?
Yes! MacKay Heating & Cooling is a trusted provider of leading technology and energy-efficient heat pumps, furnaces, mini-split systems, and other HVAC equipment from world-class manufacturers such as Trane, Goodman, York, Mitsubishi, among others. Serving the Niagara Region, as a requirement of this rebate program we are required to complete all application paperwork for you so that you can take full advantage of these financial incentives and our Home Comfort Advisors will guide you through the process of selecting the right cold climate heat pump for your home.
How long will it take to receive my rebate?
According to Enbridge and Save on Energy, rebates will be processed and cheques will be mailed out 30-60 days from the date the application is received.
Does MacKay Heating & Cooling offer financing to finance the portion of the install not covered by this rebate program or bridge finance the whole install?
Yes! MacKay Heating & Cooling has partnered with Financeit who offers best in class consumer financing programs with promotions such as 0% interest and no payments for 3 months. This can be a great way to bridge finance your heating and cooling upgrade while you wait for the rebate to arrive.
Can I include other equipment in my heating and cooling upgrade not covered by this heat pump rebate program?
Yes. Our Home Comfort Advisors can provide you with information and pricing regarding additional upgrades such hot water tanks, mini-split ductless systems, gas furnaces and other equipment not covered under the cold climate air sourced heat pump rebate but will enable you to bundle equipment for better pricing and even better home comfort!
I'm interested, what are the next steps to get more information and participate in this program?
Please give the experts at MacKay Heating & Cooling a call at 905-688-1849 for more information or complete the link below to join our list of customers ready to participate in this Home Renovation Savings Program! We will get back to you right away with more information and set up an appointment for one our Home Comfort Advisors to explain the program in more detail and provide the right options which will qualify for this rebate program.
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