- Get a low-interest loan to green your home.
- Use for both energy efficiency and weather resiliency measures.
- Loan is attached to the property and transfers upon sale of property.
- Available to Durham residents only.
- Please note: The Durham Greener Homes Loan Program is currently not available for properties located in the City of Pickering. Residents can subscribe for program updates and notifications.
Heat protection: Financial help
You may be eligible for rebates, grants, free programs, discounts, and interest-free loans for heat protection measures
The following incentives are available for heat protection in Durham Region:
NEW LOAN
Durham Greener Homes Loan
REBATE
Deep Retrofit Rebate: Whitby
- Get up to $5,000 back on deep retrofits to improve the energy-efficiency of your home.
- Available to Whitby residents only.
NEW REBATE
Weather-ready Rebate: Whitby
- Get up to $5,000 back for doing eligible weather-ready upgrades.
- Available to Whitby residents only.
REBATE
Home Renovation Savings
- Get up to:
- $12,000 for heat pumps;
- $10,000 for solar;
- $8,900 for insulation.
NEW PROGRAM: FREE
Oil to Free Heat Pump
- This program has been updated.
- Now Get a FREE heat pump installed.
- Replace your oil furnace with a new energy-efficient heat pump.
- New income qualifying criteria.
PROGRAM: FREE
Energy Affordability Program
- Get free energy upgrades to improve the energy-efficiency of your home.
- Income qualifying program.
- Available to homeowners and renters that pay their own monthly electricity bills.
PROGRAM: FREE
Enbridge Home Winterproofing
- Get free energy upgrades to improve the energy-efficiency of your home.
- Income qualifying program.
- Available to Enbridge Gas customers only.
PROGRAM: DISCOUNT
Enbridge Smart Thermostat
- Get a $75 discount when you buy a smart thermostat.
- Available to Enbridge Gas customers only.
PROGRAM: DISCOUNT
LEAF Tree Planting
- Get a subsidized price to plant trees and shrubs.
- Full-service tree planting or do-it-yourself options available.
- Available in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, and Whitby.
PROGRAM: TAX INCENTIVE
Durham Trees
- Get a tax break for planting at least 2 acres of land with a minimum of 500 trees.
Talk to a Greener Homes Coach
by phone or virtual meeting
Durham Region residents can get free expert and personalized advice from a trained Greener Homes Coach