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Home Renovation Savings Program
Rebates for Ontario home energy upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: June 28, 2026Latest change: Changed: application process, scope and target audience, funding terms.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 28, 2026
Latest change: Changed: application process, scope and target audience, funding terms.
Grant changed: application process, scope and target audience
We detected changes to application process, scope and target audience, funding terms, eligibility, contact or portal details.
Funding available
$ 12,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Home Renovation Savings offers Ontario homeowners rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades, including options with or without a home energy assessment. The program covers measures such as attic insulation, solar panels and battery storage, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
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
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Install rooftop solar panels and/or a battery energy storage system.
- Install attic insulation.
- Install a heat pump.
- Install a smart thermostat.
- Install energy-efficient appliances.
Documents Needed
- Landlord consent form, if you currently rent your home.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Ontario residential residents.
- Enbridge Gas customers.
- Residential electricity customers connected to the IESO-controlled grid through an Ontario local electricity utility or distribution company, excluding Cornwall Electric.
- Indigenous Governing Bodies coordinating home energy efficiency upgrades in multiple homes for their community members.
Who is not eligible
- Cornwall Electric customers are not connected to the IESO-controlled grid.
- Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Rooftop solar panels.
- Battery energy storage system.
- Attic insulation.
- Heat pump water heaters.
- Smart thermostats.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
How to apply
- Visit the Home Renovation Savings website to learn more.
- Choose the rebate pathway that applies to your home and upgrade.
- For rebates that require a home energy assessment, start with an initial home energy assessment.
- For post-installation applications, use the contractor application portal known as DropZone.
- For solar and battery storage, submit the pre-installation application through the contractor application portal.
Processing and Agreement
- To be eligible for rebates, you must work with an approved Home Renovation Savings service organization or participating contractor.
- These organizations will never contact you first—you must reach out to them directly to start the process.
Additional information
- To be eligible for rebates, you must work with an approved Home Renovation Savings service organization or participating contractor.
- These organizations will never contact you first—you must reach out to them directly to start the process.
- Some program pages note that a home energy assessment is not required for certain single-upgrade rebates.
- For attic rebates, you must work with an approved Home Renovation Savings participating contractor.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Renovation Savings Program Program
What is the Home Renovation Savings Program?
Home Renovation Savings offers Ontario homeowners rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades, including options with or without a home energy assessment. The program covers measures such as attic insulation, solar panels and battery storage, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances.
How much funding can be received?
Home Renovation Savings Program Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program program?
To be eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program program, you must:
The home must be a year-round primary residence and be at least 12 months old.
A member of your household must have residential electricity accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC or a municipal utility.
Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Home Renovation Savings Program?
Install rooftop solar panels and/or a battery energy storage system.
Install attic insulation.
Install a heat pump.
Install a smart thermostat.
Install energy-efficient appliances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Home Renovation Savings Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
Where is the Home Renovation Savings Program available?
The Home Renovation Savings Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Home Renovation Savings Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Home Renovation Savings Program is a Grant and Funding