A plain-language look at the rebate programs currently available for home insulation upgrades in Ontario. We help you figure out exactly what applies to your project.
Home Renovation Savings Program. Combine two or more eligible upgrades — attic, wall, basement, crawlspace insulation, or air sealing — for a rebate up to $5,000 on a natural-gas-heated home, or up to $10,000 on an electrically heated home. Book a home energy assessment, get a report of recommended upgrades, then hire the contractor of your choice — including us — to complete the work.
Individual rebate amounts vary by upgrade type and how much you improve your R-value — see the full breakdown below.
The assessment has to happen before any work starts — upgrades completed first aren't eligible for a rebate.
Before any work begins, book a home energy assessment through an approved energy advisor. You'll get a report showing which upgrades qualify.
Once you have your report, hire the contractor of your choice — including us — to complete two or more eligible upgrades.
After the work is done, the same energy advisor completes a follow-up assessment to confirm the improvement.
Once the advisor submits the paperwork, your rebate is paid directly to you — by cheque or e-transfer, typically within 30–60 days.
Rebate amounts depend on your starting R-value and how much you improve it. This is the current breakdown for the multi-upgrade Home Renovation Savings Program (requires a home energy assessment, arranged by you through the program).
| Upgrade | Qualification | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Attic insulation | R-12 or less → upgraded to R-50+ | $1,500 |
| Attic insulation | Above R-12 to R-25 → upgraded to R-50+ | $1,200 |
| Attic insulation | Above R-25 to R-35 → upgraded to R-50+ | $900 |
| Cathedral ceiling / flat roof | R-25 or less → upgraded to R-28+ | $780 |
| Cathedral ceiling / flat roof | R-12 or less → upgraded to R-20+ | $780 |
| Exposed floor insulation | Add R-20+ (min. 120 sq ft) | $300 |
| Upgrade | Qualification | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior wall insulation | Add above R-20 to 100% of wall area | $3,600 |
| Exterior wall insulation | Add above R-12 to R-20 to 100% of wall area | $2,100 |
| Exterior wall insulation | Add R-7.5 to R-12 to 100% of wall area | $1,200 |
| Basement wall insulation | Add above R-22 to 100% of wall | $1,500 |
| Basement wall insulation | Add R-10 to R-22 to 100% of wall | $900 |
| Basement slab insulation | 50%+ of slab, add R-3.5 minimum | $500 |
| Foundation header insulation | 80%+ of header, add R-20 minimum | $300 |
| Crawlspace wall insulation | Add above R-22 to 100% | $1,200 |
| Crawlspace wall insulation | Add R-10 to R-22 to 100% | $600 |
| Crawlspace ceiling insulation | Add above R-24 to 100% | $1,200 |
| Upgrade | Qualification | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Air sealing | 10%+ improvement above base target | $250 |
| Air sealing | Meets base target | $200 |
| Home energy assessment | Required pre- and post-work assessment | $600 |
You own a single-detached, semi-detached, townhome, row house, or mobile home on a permanent foundation in Ontario.
Your primary heat source is Enbridge natural gas, or oil, propane, wood, or electricity on the IESO grid.
You've owned the home for at least 6 months, and haven't claimed a duplicate rebate for the same upgrade elsewhere.
