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Emer’s Guide: Energy Efficiency Grants and Rebates Programs in Winnipeg
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Emer, casaGURU's green living guru, has created a helpful checklist for Winnipeg homeowners of federal, provincial, city and utility company grant and rebate programs, including the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, for energy efficient home improvements to heating and cooling systems, windows and doors, appliances, and insulation.
Here at casaGURU we're big fans of green in both senses of the word: we’re strong supporters of making homes more energy efficient AND of helping our community of homeowners save money. There are many ways you can do both at the same time!
However, with the amount of energy saving rebates and grants available from a variety of sources, finding and applying for them can seem daunting. So, that's why I’ve compiled an easy to follow list of energy savings specifically for homeowners in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Be sure to check out the variety of geothermal incentives available.
I’ve done the research for you, so below are ways to help you save! It’s been broken into categories that will hopefully be easy to navigate.
GENERAL HOMEOWNER SAVINGS
| Power Smart Residential Loan | |
| Up to $7,500 | With the Power Smart Residential Loan, you can borrow up to $7,500 per residence (the min being $500) at the fixed rate of 4.9%. This can include:
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| Testing and Inspection of New High-Efficiency R-2000 Homes | |
| $800-$1,000 | Costs associated with the evaluation, testing and inspection of new high-efficiency R-2000 homes are paid for by Manitoba Hydro. |
| Home Renovation Tax Credit | |
| Up to $1,350 | You can claim a non-refundable tax credit on your 2009 income tax return based on eligible expenditures incurred for home related work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010. The HRTC applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 [($10,000 - $1000) x 15%]. |
| ecoENERGY Retrofit Grant | |
| Up to $5,000 | You can save up to $5,000 when making energy improvements to your home through the ecoENERGY Retrofit program. The average grant is expected to be more than $1,000 and will yield an average 25% reduction in energy use and costs. |
| Mortgage Insurance (current homeowners) | |
| Up to 10% | If you're with CMHC and make your home more energy efficient and you could receive up to 10% of the cost of CMHC mortgage insurance and extended amortizations without regular premium surcharges. |
| Mortgage Insurance (new or prospective homeowners) | |
| Up to 10% | If you’re a prospective homeowner, look into purchasing a green home and you could receive up to 10% of the cost of CMHC mortgage insurance and extended amortizations without regular premium surcharges. |
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