EnviroCentre
May 31st, 2017
Residential Energy Programs
From the Beginning
1999 – 2012
Energuide for Houses and EcoEnergy
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Registered Service Organization for NRCan
Utilized a pool of 30 local Certified Energy Advisors
Delivered assessment to over 26,000 residents in Eastern Ontario
Educated and informed home owners on energy use and
upgrade opportunities in their homes
Provided access to up to $15,000 in rebates for energy efficient
upgrades
1999 – 2012
Energuide for Houses and EcoEnergy
2010 – Present
OPA/IESO – Home Assistance Program
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Program offered by Local Electric Distribution Companies
Free program for low-income residents of Ontario
Provides energy efficient products, from lightbulbs to
appliances
Can also include insulation upgrades to basements, walls
and attics
Reduces energy consumption, increases home comfort and
reduces utility bills
Open to both homeowners and renters
2008 – Present
Utility Funded Free Home Weatherization Program
• Program offered by Enbridge Gas and Union Gas
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Free to low-income residents of Ontario
Provides insulation upgrades to basements, walls and attics
Reduces energy consumption, increases home comfort and
reduces utility bills
Open to both homeowners and renters
Low-Income Programs
What EnviroCentre Does:
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Outreach / Marketing
Client Intake and screening
Document verification
Status updates
Energy assessments
File review and creation (H2K)
WP creation
Management of sub-contractors
Tracking and reporting
QA and technical support
NEW Programs!!!
• Union Gas Home Reno Rebate
• Enbridge Gas Home Energy Conservation Program
• IESO Whole Home Pilot Project
EnviroCentre is currently delivering these programs
NEW Programs – How they work
• Energy Assessment before and after required
• Resident implements energy efficient upgrades
• Utilities issue rebates
Rebates vary by utility
Union – up to $5000
Enbridge – up to $1600
Minimum of 2 measures must
be completed
• May heat with Gas, Wood, Oil
or Propane
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• IESO Whole Home Pilot
• Now allows electrically heated
homes to participate in current
programs
• Also offers rebates for appliances,
including, fridges, freezers,
dehumidifiers and washing
machines
Thank you!
EnviroCentre is a non-profit offering practical services, programs and
products focusing on building energy efficiency and sustainable
transportation which help individuals, families, and organizations conserve
energy, improve environmental health and act more sustainably.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Visit us at envirocentre.ca