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Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free and subsidized home energy upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: August 12, 2026Latest change: The program’s eligibility application now shows expanded eligibility criteria, revised submission instructions, and new timing rules for approvals, check-ups, and upgrades.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 12, 2026
Latest change: The program’s eligibility application now shows expanded eligibility criteria, revised submission instructions, and new timing rules for approvals, check-ups, and upgrades.
Eligibility application updated
The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program Eligibility Application now shows expanded eligibility rules for building type, occupancy, Manitoba location, and income-based household requirements, along with revised terms for Home Energy Check-Ups and energy saving devices. It also adds timing rules that approvals are valid for 12 months after all required documents are submitted, the Home Energy Check-Up must occur within 12 months of approval, and eligible upgrades must be completed within 12 months of the check-up. The application instructions, required submission materials, and contact phone details were also revised.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Homeowners with a limited income who are interested in energy efficiency upgrades
See full eligibility
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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Free home energy assessments
- Window and door installations using ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane products
- Installation of smart thermostats and other energy-saving devices
- Insulation retrofits for eligible attics, walls, and basements
- Heating system upgrades and heat pump retrofits, including natural gas furnaces, natural gas boilers, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
Documents Needed
- Completed eligibility application
- Income tax return copy
- Notice of Assessment
- Tenant Consent Form, if applicable
- Proof of business signing authorization, for corporations
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners with a limited income who are interested in energy efficiency upgrades
- Home renters with a limited income
- Landlords interested in improving the comfort of a rental property and reducing tenant energy consumption
- First Nation 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
Selection criteria
- Household income and household size
- Home type and year-round occupancy
- Property condition and suitability for the work
- Other factors such as property value and assets may be considered
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the eligibility application
- Fill out the form online or by mail.
- Attach income verification documents for all adults in the household.
- Include the Tenant Consent Form if a landlord is applying.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Send the completed application and supporting documents to Efficiency Manitoba.
- Step 3: Receive a home energy assessment
- If approved, a free in-home assessment is scheduled.
- The assessment identifies eligible upgrades and devices.
- Step 4: Choose a registered contractor
- Select a contractor from the program’s approved list for eligible retrofit work.
- Step 5: Complete the upgrade and sign off
- The contractor coordinates the installation.
- Efficiency Manitoba pays the contractor directly.
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
Availability timeline
2026
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Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Community Heat Pump ProgramEnergy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities
- Métis Energy Efficiency OffersFree home energy upgrades for Métis households
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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
Window and door installations using ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane products
Installation of smart thermostats and other energy-saving devices
Insulation retrofits for eligible attics, walls, and basements
Heating system upgrades and heat pump retrofits, including natural gas furnaces, natural gas boilers, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program?
You can contact Efficiency Manitoba or by phone at 1-844-944-8181.
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 Grant and Funding