New rebates now available
Get up to $12,000 for heat pumps — 10,000 for solar — $8,900 for insulation.
Upgrade your home with energy efficient retrofits
Why Go Green
Learn how a green home is a smart home — with improved comfort, value, and cost savings.
Green Home Retrofits
From simple DIY to deep retrofits, learn the in's and out's of upgrading the energy efficiency of your home.
Financial Help
Durham Region residents may qualify for loans and rebates to complete home energy retrofits.
Expert Advice
Get free expert and personalized advice from a trained Home Energy Coach in Durham Region.
Navigating your green retrofit options
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.
Talk to a Home Energy 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 Home Energy Coach, who will answer any questions you may have and guide you through both the incentive process and the many retrofit options available.
*There is no charge for this service.
*Available to Durham Region residents only.
5 simple steps to greener homes in Durham Region
Book a free phone or virtual consultation with a Durham Region Home Energy Coach.
Complete a pre-retrofit Home Energy Evaluation by a NRCan Registered Energy Advisor.
Complete your choice of the recommended home energy retrofits.
Complete a post-retrofit Home Energy Evaluation by your Registered Energy Advisor.
Get cash back for approved energy-saving home retrofits.
Greener Homes Resources
What is a Home Energy Coach
What is the EnerGuide Rating System for Homes
What is a NRCAN Registered Energy Advisor
What to expect during an on-site home energy evaluation
Find a NRCAN Registered Energy Advisor
How to choose a contractor
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