Durham Greener Homes Deep Retrofit Rebate

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Incentives available for achieving deep retrofit milestones. Homeowners may receive an incentive by either reducing their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by a certain percent or obtaining a recognized certification in between pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.

Green house gas emissions reduction

$5,000 - $10,000 for achieving 50% or greater green house gas emissions reduction between modelled results from pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations. Incentives increase by $100 for every 1% of green house gas emissions saved over 50%.

Qualifying labels and certification

• $5,000 for receiving labelling as a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Ready Home
• $10,000 for receiving labelling as a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Home
• $10,000 for receiving certification from Passive House EnerPHit standard

Terms and conditions

• Minimum project costs must be at least $30,000 before taxes
• Only projects completed after an eligible pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation will be considered for meeting the minimum project cost
• Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations are only eligible if completed on or after October 1, 2021
• Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations are only eligible if completed after enrollment in the Deep Retrofit Rebate
• Incentive categories are non-stackable (e.g., a home that achieves 50% Green House Gas emissions reduction and receives Net Zero Ready certification is eligible for $5,000 not $10,000)
• Incentive is only paid out upon completion of the project and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
• Mandatory participation in case studies (various media formats)
• Mandatory data sharing – at least 24 months of energy and utility data pre-and post-renovation for Measure and Verification purposes