Rebates

Home energy rebates, province by province

Every province we serve runs its own programs, with different amounts, different administrators and different rules about what has to happen before the work starts. Pick yours to see what is available, what you need to qualify, and what to watch out for.

Before you sign

What to watch out for, wherever you live

Rebates attract people who are not really offering rebates. Your province page has the specifics; these apply everywhere.

Nobody legitimate charges a fee to “unlock” a rebate

Every program on this page is applied for free, either by you or by your contractor. If someone wants a payment, a deposit or a subscription before your rebate can be “released”, that is not how any of these work.

Check the amount on the administrator's own page, not on a quote

Rebate figures change, and contractor websites go stale. Every card above links to the page the administrator publishes. If a quote shows a bigger number than the official page, ask why in writing before you sign.

Timing voids more claims than anything else

Several of these programs require an evaluation, a registration or a pre-approval before the work starts, and most have a deadline to apply afterwards. Starting early or applying late is the most common reason a homeowner who did everything else right gets nothing.

Be careful at the door

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns about ads offering grants or equipment below market value, high-pressure door-to-door tactics, and contractors who take a deposit and then disappear or do poor work. Research the company before you give out your details or sign anything. Suspected fraud can be reported to the CAFC on 1-888-495-8501.

Never hand over your utility account login

No program needs your Hydro or utility password. A contractor may need your account number for an application; that is not the same thing.

Get it in writing

The program name, the exact amount, who applies, and what happens if the rebate is refused, all on the quote. “We will take care of the rebate” is not a term you can hold anyone to.

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