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Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Better Homes Peterborough supports home renovations that reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and lower carbon emissions. The program covers upgrades such as air sealing, insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, and solar panels, and offers low-interest financing and incentives for qualifying homes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home energy retrofit and renovation projects.
- Installation of energy-efficiency upgrades.
- Installation of renewable energy and heat pump systems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners.
- Rental property owners.
- Owners of detached, semi-detached, and other low-rise residential buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Home energy renovation costs.
- Renovation financing through low-interest loans.
- Costs related to eligible upgrades such as air sealing, insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, and solar panels.
Eligible geographic areas
- Peterborough, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Program staff provide guidance to applicants during the renovation journey.
- Homes are assessed based on post-retrofit energy reductions for incentive eligibility.
- Funding support is available through partner financing providers.
Additional information
- Program staff can provide advice and guidance during the renovation process.
- Stacking with other energy renovation programs is allowed.
- Incentives are available for homes achieving sizable energy reductions after retrofit.
- Applicants can learn more through the program website or by phone.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Better Homes Peterborough Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Better Homes Peterborough. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Better Homes Peterborough?
Better Homes Peterborough supports home renovations that reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and lower carbon emissions. The program covers upgrades such as air sealing, insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, and solar panels, and offers low-interest financing and incentives for qualifying homes.
Who is eligible for the Better Homes Peterborough program?
To be eligible for the Better Homes Peterborough program, you must:
Owner-occupied or rental homes.
Detached, semi-detached, or low-rise residential buildings.
Energy-saving renovation projects.
What expenses are eligible under Better Homes Peterborough?
Home energy retrofit and renovation projects.
Installation of energy-efficiency upgrades.
Installation of renewable energy and heat pump systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the Better Homes Peterborough?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at cityptbo@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Better Homes Peterborough available?
The Better Homes Peterborough program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Better Homes Peterborough a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Better Homes Peterborough is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Better Homes Peterborough?
Better Homes Peterborough is funded by City of Peterborough