Yes, where possible.
People used to be told not to insulate to the floor due to flooding, but when you think about it, what are the chances of a flood in your basement, compared to the many days and years that will go by where you had no insulation in the place where you need it most? If you are prone to flooding, then these issues should be taken care of before you insulate to the floor. But generally speaking, take it right down to the bottom!
Posted on December 5th, 2009 in Insulation | No Comments »
No, there are no grants for kitchen appliances or other household appliances like dishwashers, stoves, clothes dryers, etc. The grants in this program are for major appliances like furnaces, boilers, hot water systems and ventilation only. A full list of grants is here.
Posted on November 24th, 2009 in Appliances | No Comments »
No, there is no grant for upgrading your electrical service under the Ontario Home Energy Retrofit Program. The grants in this program are for heating and cooling systems (furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, woodstoves, air conditioners), hot water systems, ventilation systems (HRV), windows and doors, toilets, air tightness in the home and insulation. You’ll find a full list of grants here.
Posted on November 24th, 2009 in Electric | 2 Comments »
No, the grant is for the replacement of a full window unit (ENERGY STAR qualified) not just the glass. And remember, the grant is per “rough opening” meaning you receive $80 per opening, not window. That means that no matter how big or small the window, the grant is $80. If you are replacing a large picture window with two windows on the side, or if you are replacing your front door with the long windows on each side, that is considered one rough opening, not three windows or a door and two windows.
Remember to ask your window vendor if the windows you are purchasing are ENERGY STAR qualified for your climate zone, in order to qualify. You can find out more about ENERGY STAR here.
Posted on November 24th, 2009 in Windows and Doors | No Comments »
