Get More with Less Energy
By making energy-efficient upgrades to your home, you will:
Save Money
Did you know? Homes can see meaningful cuts to energy bills with small energy efficiency investments.
Increase Comfort
Did you know? A well-insulated, air sealed, and ventilated house is a cozier home with less dust, pollen, and mold.
Add Durability
Did you know? A tighter home with good ventilation improves air and moisture control.
Reduce Climate Impact
Did you know? Improving your home’s energy efficiency supports community greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Your Home Energy Efficiency Kit
Every year Dufferin County gives out FREE home energy efficiency kits at events throughout the community!
This step-by-step video guide will walk you through the contents of the kit and provide easy-to-follow instructions on implementing energy-saving measures.
Your kit, valued at $30, is designed to help you save money, improve indoor air quality, increase comfort, and reduce climate change causing emissions. Inside your kit, you'll find easy to install items to help you maximize your home's energy efficiency including a furnace whistle, hot water temperature check card, LED night light, weather-stripping, and foam gaskets.
*Please note the fridge thermometer has been swapped for a hot water temperature check card. In most homes, water tanks are set to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, when 120 degrees Fahrenheit is suitable. This water temperature card shows you to see whether or not the proper settings are in place. For every 10 degrees the temperature is reduced, $10 can be saved per year on water heating costs.
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Renovating? Add Value with Energy Efficiency
Along with beautifying your home, making energy-efficiency upgrades can add value for years to come.
When upgrading or renovating, consider…
Funding Programs
Greener Homes - Government of Canada
This program, run by Natural Resources Canada. helps homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, and fight climate change. Grants available through the initiative include:
Grants from $125 to $5,000
- To get a part of your costs back for eligible home retrofits.
Up to $600
- As a maximum contribution towards the total costs of your pre and post retrofit EnerGuide home evaluations.
From $5,000 to $40,000
- Interest-free loans with a repayment term of 10 years to help you undertake major home retrofits.
Energy Affordability Program - Save on Energy
The Energy Affordability Program provides support to income-eligible electricity to complete energy-saving upgrades tailored to the specific needs of your home, all at no cost.
Depending on your situation, you may receive different energy-saving products and services. Some participants may qualify for a free home energy needs assessment conducted by a trained energy professional that will help identify energy-efficient upgrades available for their homes, such as replacement of inefficient appliances and professionally installed insulation and draft-proofing. These upgrades may be installed during or after an in-home visit.
Other participants may qualify instead for free energy saving kits. These are customized to meet their energy needs and could include energy-saving LED lighting, timers, faucet aerators and/or a clothes drying line.
Home Efficiency Rebate - Enbridge
The Home Efficiency Rebate can help lower your energy costs and make it more comfortable year-round. Get up to $5,000 in rebates for insulation, air sealing, new windows/doors, water heaters, boilers, furnaces and home energy assessments.
Before you start any renovation work, you must complete a home energy assessment. A registered energy advisor will look at how your home uses energy and tell you which upgrades will help you save – and how they work together. If you complete at least two of the recommended upgrades, you’ll get money back.
Programs to Assist with Rent and Utilities
Residents of Dufferin County who are experiencing difficulty paying rent or utilities may be eligible for financial assistance through one of the following programs.
Looking to Go the Extra Mile with Renewable Energy?
Explore Net-Metering, which allows you to generate your own electricity from a renewable source (solar, wind, water). Once that electricity is generated, Net Metering allows you to use all or some of your own generated electricity. If you use less electricity than what is generated, the meter will send electricity back to your hydro provider for a credit towards your next bill.