Energy-efficiency
Lower your energy costs and improve home comfort.
Acquaint yourself with the do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and retrofits used to green a home.
Now available from Durham Greener Homes:
NEW: Low interest loans
Durham residents: Low-interest loans for home retrofits are now available to help green your home.
NEW: Free rain barrels
Brock residents: Get a free rain barrel when you sign up for Durham Greener Homes and speak with a Greener Homes Coach.
Please note: The Durham Greener Homes Loan Program is currently not available for properties located in the City of Pickering. Pickering residents are still eligible to take part in the Greener Homes Coaching and the Weather-ready Home Assessment. Residents can subscribe for program updates and notifications.
Durham Greener Homes Services
- Save on energy costs
- Improve home comfort
- Be ready for extreme weather
Talk to a Greener Homes Coach
To help you better understand what may be the most effective green retrofits for you and your home, Durham Region residents can talk to a Greener Homes Coach — who will answer any questions you may have, and guide you through both the incentive process and the many retrofit options available.
Learn more about a Greener Homes Coaching
•There is no charge for this service.
•Available to Durham Region residents only.
Weather-ready Home Assessment
A Weather-ready Home Assessment is a free and comprehensive evaluation of your home’s readiness for extreme weather events including extreme heat and cold, flooding, and windstorms. This assessment identifies potential vulnerabilities in your home’s landscaping, building-envelope, and critical systems.
Learn more about a Weather-ready Assessment
•There is no charge for this service.
•Available to Durham Region residents only.
Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool
The AI technology of vHEAT™ allows you to explore your home's energy saving potential online. Experiment with a variety of retrofit options and discover how different combinations will impact your home's energy use.
•There is no charge for this service.
•Available to Durham Region residents only.
Three Essential Guides to a Greener Home
Simple steps to get started on a greener home in Durham Region
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Review the financial help currently available to residents of Durham Region for greener homes retrofits.
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Use the AI power of vHEAT™ (Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool) to explore your home’s energy-saving potential.
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Connect with a Greener Homes Coach for unbiased, personalized advice, clear answers to your questions, and guidance through the retrofits, rebates, free programs, and financial services available to Durham residents.
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Book a free Weather-ready Home Assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities in your home’s landscaping, building-envelope, and critical systems.
Greener Homes Testimonials
Cindy Lei (Whitby)
Retrofits:
Heat pump, attic insulation, windows.
The Durham Greener Homes Energy Coach was the first person I wanted to speak with before I started the process so that I could get a better understanding of how the Durham Greener Homes program worked and what retrofits I needed...
Greener Homes Resources
Knowledge Base
Webinars
Join us for a deep dive into heat pumps in two different webinars:
More resources for greener homes...
Find more resources on energy-efficiency, flood protection, heat protection, wind resilience, and green landscaping in our resources section.