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Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free and subsidized home energy upgrades
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba
Overview
This program offers free and subsidized home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualifying households in Manitoba. It supports eligible assessments, insulation, heating system upgrades, heat pumps, windows, doors, smart thermostats, and energy-saving devices.
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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
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Free home energy assessments
- Energy efficiency retrofits for eligible homes
- Insulation, heating, and heat pump upgrades
- Installation of energy-saving devices
- Window and door replacement rebates
Documents Needed
- Completed eligibility application
- Income tax return copy
- Notice of Assessment
- Tenant Consent Form, if applicable
- Proof of business signing authorization, for corporations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners with limited income
- Home renters with limited income
- Landlords of rental homes
- First Nation members living off-reserve or owning a home on reserve
Who is not eligible
- Owners of apartments or apartment buildings
- Seasonal dwellings such as cottages or cabins
- Buildings under construction or not occupied
- Properties that do not meet the program’s home type requirements
Eligible expenses
- Home energy assessment and energy-saving devices
- Insulation retrofits and installation
- Heating system upgrades and heat pump retrofits
- Window and door rebates
- Smart thermostat and energy-saving products
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work not approved by Efficiency Manitoba
- Upgrades completed by non-registered contractors
- Projects on attached garages, outbuildings, or seasonal dwellings
- Applications combining this program with other Efficiency Manitoba funding without written consent
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for income eligibility and program requirements.
- If approved, the home energy check-up must take place within 12 months.
- Eligible upgrades identified during the check-up must be completed within 12 months.
- Efficiency Manitoba makes the final decision and approvals are binding.
- Applications may be cancelled if requirements are not met or the program ends.
Additional information
- Income eligibility is based on household size and gross household income.
- Approval is required before the home energy check-up.
- Only registered contractors can complete approved upgrades.
- The program can change or end without notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Efficiency Assistance 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 Efficiency Assistance Program?
This program offers free and subsidized home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualifying households in Manitoba. It supports eligible assessments, insulation, heating system upgrades, heat pumps, windows, doors, smart thermostats, and energy-saving devices.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program program, you must:
Income-qualified household
Year-round occupied home
Eligible homeownership or tenancy status
What expenses are eligible under Energy Efficiency Assistance Program?
Free home energy assessments
Energy efficiency retrofits for eligible homes
Insulation, heating, and heat pump upgrades
Installation of energy-saving devices
Window and door replacement rebates
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at eeap@efficiencyMB.ca or by phone at 204-944-8088.
Where is the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program available?
The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program is a Other Support