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Energy Affordability Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Energy Affordability Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Energy Affordability Program is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Energy Affordability Program?

Energy Affordability Program is funded by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Q: Who is eligible for the Energy Affordability Program program?

To be eligible for the Energy Affordability Program program, you must: • Reside in Ontario and pay the electricity bill (owner/tenant). • Be the primary or secondary holder of the utility account. • Meet household income thresholds (previous year) or receive an eligible benefit.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Affordability Program?

You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) or by phone at 1-844-770-3148.

Q: Where is the Energy Affordability Program available?

The Energy Affordability Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Energy Affordability Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Energy Affordability Program program.

Last Update: December 16, 2025

ON, Canada

Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Persons with Disabilities
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target group

All the groups

Revenue structure

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The Energy Affordability Program provides up to 100% funded (no-cost) home energy upgrades to income-eligible Ontario households to help reduce electricity bills and improve home comfort. Eligible activities include a free in-home energy assessment and installation of measures such as LED bulbs, efficient appliances, insulation and draft-proofing, smart thermostats, and—where eligible—a cold-climate air source heat pump or a mailed energy-saving kit with DIY efficiency products.

Activities funded

Complete a free in-home energy needs assessment and implement recommended energy-saving home upgrades through the program’s comprehensive support.
Replace or upgrade eligible household equipment and appliances to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs.
Install a high-efficiency cold climate air source heat pump system (for eligible homes heated by electricity or oil, including eligible oil-to-heat-pump retrofits).
Improve a home’s building envelope to reduce heat loss (e.g., insulation and draft-proofing upgrades) where eligible.
Receive and self-install an energy-saving kit to reduce drafts, lower lighting use, and reduce household water use.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Ontario resident who owns, rents, or leases a home and is listed as the primary or secondary utility account holder (or be a resident of an eligible Social Housing property for Comprehensive Support).
The household must meet the program’s income eligibility thresholds (based on household size and before-tax household income from the previous year), depending on the support stream.
Alternatively (for Comprehensive Support), the household qualifies if it received eligible social assistance/benefit program support within the past 12 months.
The project must be energy-saving home upgrades provided through the Energy Affordability Program (either Comprehensive Support upgrades or an Energy Saving Kit).
For the cold climate heat pump upgrade, the home must be heated by electricity or oil (and oil-fueled heating systems may qualify for a heat pump at no cost).

Who is not eligible

Businesses/companies (the program is intended for income-eligible residential electricity consumers and households in Ontario).

Eligible expenses

Energy-efficiency expert home visit and energy needs assessment.
LED light bulbs.
Energy-efficient appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, window air conditioner).
Smart power strip; programmable or smart thermostat(s).
High-efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators.
Additional attic or basement insulation and draft proofing.
Cold climate air source heat pump system.
Energy saving kit items (weather-stripping, retractable clothesline, LED night light, block heater timer).

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario (income-eligible Ontarians; residents of a residence in Ontario).

How to apply

Await service provider contact

Wait to be contacted by a program service provider (within three business days if you used the form)

Complete the home assessment

If approved for Comprehensive Support, schedule a free home visit and energy needs assessment with an energy-efficiency expert

Receive free upgrades

Receive the free upgrades and/or replacement of eligible appliances based on your eligibility and existing equipment

Receive and install the kit

If approved for an Energy Saving Kit, receive the kit by mail within three to six weeks
Install the easy-to-install products yourself (no fees or shipping costs)

Additional information

All expert advice and energy-saving home upgrades provided through the program are free of charge.
Eligibility for cold climate air source heat pumps has been expanded due to funding support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program.
Energy Saving Kits are mailed within three to six weeks after applying, with no fees or shipping costs.
The program is delivered by authorized Save on Energy delivery agents; Save on Energy does not endorse door-to-door sales and authorized agents will not show up unannounced.

Contacts

1-844-770-3148

ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Affordability Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Affordability Program. 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 Energy Affordability Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Energy Affordability Program?

Complete a free in-home energy needs assessment and implement recommended energy-saving home upgrades through the program’s comprehensive support. Replace or upgrade eligible household equipment and appliances to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs. Install a high-efficiency cold climate air source heat pump system (for eligible homes heated by electricity or oil, including eligible oil-to-heat-pump retrofits). Improve a home’s building envelope to reduce heat loss (e.g., insulation and draft-proofing upgrades) where eligible. Receive and self-install an energy-saving kit to reduce drafts, lower lighting use, and reduce household water use.