Grants & Rebate Information
Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Grants: For complete list of EnerGuide grants and qualifications, please refer to the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Chart of Eligible Retrofits (effective April 1, 2011).
Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants: For a complete list of ecoENERGY Retrofit grants & qualifications, please refer to the Grant Table for ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes (effective June 6, 2011). Not all federal grants are listed in the table below.
| Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Chart of Eligible Retrofits – Provincial Grant Amounts | |||||
| Heating Systems | |||||
| Replace your current heating equipment with: | Provincial EnerGuide for HomesGrant(until Oct. 31, 2013) | ||||
| an ENERGY STAR qualified gas1 furnace that has a 95.0% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) or higher, and a brushless DC motor. | $650 | ||||
| an ENERGY STAR qualified condensing gas1 boiler that has a 90.0% AFUE or higher. | $750 | ||||
| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has a 94.0% AFUE or higher, and a brushless DC motor. | $650 | ||||
| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil boiler that has a 87.0% AFUE or higher. | $750 | ||||
| Mobile Homes Only: replace your zero-clearance furnace with a zero-clearance gas1 furnace that has a 90.0% AFUE or higher. | $300 | ||||
| Install an earth–energy system (ground or water source) that is CAN/CSA-C448 compliant and certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC). Applies to a new system in an existing home or complete replacement of an existing system including a new heat pump unit and new loop.2 (See geo-exchange.ca). Note: Sask grant restrictions apply | $3500 | ||||
| Replace the heat pump unit only of an existing earth-energy system (ground or water source). The system must be CAN/CSA-C448 compliant and certified by the CGC. (See geo-exchange.ca) | $1400 | ||||
| Install a minimum of 5 electronic thermostats for electric baseboard heaters. Electric baseboards must be the primary system. (**for each set of 5 installed) | **$50 | ||||
| Replace your wood-burning appliance with a model that meets either CSA-B415.1-M92 or the U.S. EPA wood-burning appliance standard (40 CFR Part 60); an indoor wood pellet-burning appliance (includes stoves, furnaces and boilers that burn grain or corn) or a masonry heater. | $300 | ||||
| Replace your existing space and domestic water heating equipment with an integrated mechanical system3 that has an overall thermal performance factor of 0.90 or higher. The system must be compliant with the CSA P.10-07 standard and meet or exceed the standard’s premium performance requirements. | $1300 | ||||
| 1. Natural Gas or Propane2. Saskatchewan grant of $3,500 applies if you are replacing an existing wood, electrical, oil or propane primary heating system. To be eligible for the grant, if replacing a natural gas heating system, the electricity to run the system must be generated on-site using a renewable resource. This criteria takes into consideration economics and the impact on the environment in Saskatchewan. The energy advisor will request to see receipts or documentation of the installation during the post-retrofit evaluation.3. Integrated mechanical system is a mechanical system that provides space heating, hot water and heat recovery ventilation functions | |||||
| Cooling System Replacement | |||||
| Replace your central air-conditioning system with an ENERGY STAR qualified system that has a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 14.5 or higher (complete system replacement, including indoor coil & outdoor component).4 | $300 | ||||
| Ventilation System (New or Replace) | |||||
| Install an ENERGY STAR ventilation system that is certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) as a heat- or energy-recovery ventilator. The HVI Product Directory is available here – (download) | $400 | ||||
| Domestic Hot Water System | |||||
| Install a solar domestic hot water system that is certified to the CAN/CSA F379 standard AND provides a minimum energy contribution of 6 GJ/yr.5 | $1000 | ||||
| Replace your domestic hot water heater with an ENERGY STAR & ecoENERGY qualified instantaneous gas1 water heater that has an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.82 or higher.5 | $350 | ||||
| Replace your domestic hot water heater with an ENERGY STAR & ecoENERGY qualified instantaneous, condensing gas1 water heater that has an EF of 0.90 or higher.5 | $400 | ||||
| Replace your domestic hot water heater with a condensing gas1 storage tank water heater that has a thermal efficiency of 94.0% or higher.5 | $400 | ||||
| Replace your domestic hot water heater with an ENERGY STAR qualified storage tank gas1 water heater that has an EF of .67 or higher. | $150 | ||||
| Install a drain water heat recovery (DWHR) system. Grants are based on the efficiency of the system.5 | |||||
| -Efficiency between 30.0% and 41.9% | $75 | ||||
| -Efficiency of 42.0% or higher | $130 | ||||
| 4. Central air conditioners must have an ENERGY STAR qualified matched condenser coil (outdoor unit comprising of a condenser coil, compressor and cooling fan) and indoor evaporator coil (typically located with the furnace) with a SEER of 14.5 or higher and an EER of 12 or higher. Under no circumstances will the replacement of only one of these coils entitle the homeowner to a grant. Also, components that are not certified by the manufacturer as being matched (i.e. tested together) will not be accepted. Some manufacturers match their low SEER air conditioner packages with one of their brushless DC motor-equipped furnaces (i.e. blowers) as a method to reduce the power consumption requirement for ENERGY STAR compliance and labeling. This arrangement is accepted under the grant program provided that the furnace in question is also installed.When having your central air conditioner installed, ask the contractor to indicate on your invoice the manufacturer’s name (not the model name) of the condenser coil and the model numbers of BOTH the new condenser and evaporator coils. The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) reference number should be included as well. The energy advisor will request to see this information and furnace information, if applicable, during the post-retrofit evaluation.5. To qualify, domestic hot water heating system must also appear on the related list of eligible equipment available at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca | |||||
| Crawl Space Insulation (minimum additional insulation) | |||||
| Insulate a minimum of 60 percent of the crawl space’s total exterior foundation wall area, including the header area. Listed below in the % of area insulated: | |||||
| Area Insulated | Insulation Level increased by |
Provincial | |||
| 60% | R-9 to R-23 | $240 | |||
| R-23+ | $480 | ||||
| 80% | R-9 to R-23 | $320 | |||
| R-23+ | $640 | ||||
| 100% | R-9 | $400 | |||
| R-10+ | $400 | ||||
| R-23+ | $800 | ||||
| Basement Insulation (minimum additional insulation) | |||||
| Insulate a minimum of 60 percent of the foundation’s wall area (including basement and crawl space walls, when applicable) to qualify. The grant is based on the percentage of wall area that is insulated and does not include walls between individual dwellings. When both a basement and crawl space are present, the applicable grant is PRO-RATED based on the total foundation wall area insulated to a maximum of $1,000. In the case of a row or semi-detached house see note below. 6 | |||||
| Area Insulated | Insulation Level increased by |
Provincial | |||
| 60% | R-9 to R-9.9 | $300 | |||
| R-10 to R-23 | $300 | ||||
| R-23 + | $600 | ||||
| 80% | R-9 to R-9.9 | $400 | |||
| R-10 to R-23 | $400 | ||||
| R-23 + | $800 | ||||
| 100% | R-9 to R-9.9 | $500 | |||
| R-10 to R-23 | $500 | ||||
| R-23+ | $1000 | ||||
| Exterior Wall Insulation (minimum additional insulation) | |||||
| Insulate a minimum of 60 percent of the total wall surface to qualify. The grant is based on the percentage of wall area insulated and does not include walls between individual dwelling units.In the case of a row or semi-detached house see note below.6 | |||||
| Area Insulated | Insulation Level increased by |
Provincial | |||
| 60% | R-3.8 to R-9 | $540 | |||
| R-9+ | $900 | ||||
| 80% | R-3.8 to R-9 | $720 | |||
| R-9+ | $1200 | ||||
| 100% | R-3.8 to R-9 | $900 | |||
| R-9+ | $1500 | ||||
| Note 6. In the case of a semi-detached house or a row house that is an end unit, the grant amount for the insulation of exterior walls, basement or crawl space walls is 75 percent of the amounts shown. In the case of a row house that is a middle unit, the grant amount is 50 percent of the amounts shown. | |||||
| Basement Header Insulation (minimum additional insulation) | |||||
| Seal and insulate your basement header area, increasing its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.5 (R-20) | |||||
| Percent Area | Increase By |
Provincial | |||
| 60% | R-20 | $60 | |||
| 80% | R-20 | $80 | |||
| 100% | R-20 | $100 | |||
| Exposed Floor Insulation Above an Unheated Space | |||||
| Insulate your entire exposed floor and increase its insulation value by a minimum of RSI 3.5 (R-20). A minimum floor area of 14 m2 (150 ft2) must be insulated to qualify. | $150 | ||||
| Ceiling Insulation | |||||
| Insulate a minimum of 60 percent of the total ceiling area to qualify. When the roof has more than one type (i.e. attic, cathedral ceiling, flat roof), all grants are PRO-RATED based on the ceiling area that is insulated. The maximum grant for any combination of attic, cathedral ceiling and flat roof is $600. Grants listed reflect 100% of the ceiling area being of one roof type.Increase the insulation value of your attic to achieve a total minimum insulation value of RSI 8.8 (R-50). Incentives for attic insulation will vary according to the existing level of insulation. For example, if you increase the insulation from a low RSI value, such as RSI 1.8 (R-10), to a new value of RSI 8.8 (R-50), you will receive a larger incentive than if you started from RSI 4.2 (R-24) and increased it to RSI 8.8 (R-50). Insulation value in RSI = R insulation value divided by 5.678. | |||||
| Starting Insulation Levels (60%-100% of Area) | Increase to | Provincial | Federal | Total | |
| Up to R-12 | R-50 | $600 | |||
| Cathedral roof to R-28 | $500 | ||||
| R-12 to R-25 | R-50 | $300 | |||
| Cathedral roof to R-28 | $200 | ||||
| R-25 to R-35 | R-50 | $100 | |||
| Cathedral roof to R-28 | - | ||||
| Doors/Windows/Skylights | |||||
| Replace windows, exterior doors, and skylights with models that are ENERGY STAR qualified for your climate zone.7 (grant is per unit replaced) | $30 | ||||
| Replace windows, exterior doors, and skylights with models that are ENERGY STAR qualified for climate Zone D.7(grant is per unit replaced) | $40 | ||||
| Note 7. Grants for windows and skylights are based on the number of rough openings (RO) in which windows or skylights were replaced between the pre- and post-retrofit evaluations. Each RO is counted as one window or skylight. An RO is defined as the structurally stable opening created by the builder for the installation of the window unit (i.e. framing & glazing) or skylight. Example: a bay window made up of several windows is regarded as one RO. To be eligible for a grant, proof of ENERGY STAR qualification of windows, doors, and skylights is required, such as the presence of the ENERGY STAR label for your climate zone or Zone D. If your label was removed by the installer, you must request them as proof of purchase or request a detailed invoice. | |||||
| Light Fixtures | |||||
| Replace your existing incandescent light fixtures with a minimum of 3 installed ENERGY STAR qualified residential light fixtures. | $45 | ||||
| Clothes Washer & Dryer | |||||
| Replace your existing electric clothes washer with an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer. | $100 | ||||
| Replace your existing electric clothes dryer with a gas1 clothes dryer. | $200 | ||||
| Important Notes | |||||
| To ensure grant eligibility, program participants are solely responsible for registering, researching program criteria, choosing eligible products, keeping receipts and meeting deadlines.Receipts and photos: For the federal ecoENERGY program, you must provide your energy advisor with receipts for ALL purchases and installations of eligible upgrades during your post-retrofit evaluation, and keep these receipts for at least 3 years. Provide photos of work that is hard to verify, such as insulation of walls or cathedral ceilings.Deadlines: The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses program will be in effect until October 31, 2013. All pre-retrofit evaluations must be booked and completed by June 30, 2013. A post-retrofit evaluation must be completed within 18 months from the date of your pre-retrofit evaluation report or by October 31, 2013, whichever comes first. The Federal ecoENERGY Program will be in effect until March 31, 2012. All post-retrofit evaluations must be booked and completed by this date. As the program’s financial authority ends on that date, exceptions or extensions are not possible.
Other Program Information
1. All upgrades or renovations must meet local codes and by-laws. Before undertaking upgrades or renovations, find out about the appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality will not be compromised. 2. In replacing ANY of the equipment listed in this document, the new equipment must have a higher efficiency rating than that of the original equipment. New installations are not eligible in cases where improvements listed state “replace.” 3. Your energy advisor is required to document and take pictures of your home and specific equipment during both the pre-retrofit evaluation and the post-retrofit evaluation. You need to retain all of your receipts for retrofits completed and they must be available at the post-retrofit evaluation. 4. Low-rise residential properties defined as dwellings under Parts 2 and 9 of the National Building Code of Canada are eligible to participate in the program. These include single detached and attached homes (i.e. row houses, duplexes and triplexes), small multiunit residential buildings (MURBs) including small apartment buildings of three storeys or less built on a maximum footprint of less than 600 square metres, mobile homes on a permanent foundation, and recreational homes that are fully-serviced four season properties. 5. Small mixed–use commercial/residential buildings are also eligible. These buildings must be no more than three storeys above grade, have a building footprint of 600 square metres or less and use at least 50% of the floor space for permanent residential purposes. Mixed-use buildings that contain commercial or industrial equipment or systems that are not usually found in a dwelling are excluded. 6. Maximum Grants: When taking part in both programs, the maximum homeowner grant is $10,000 Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses- The maximum grant you can receive is $5,000. In the case of MURBs, the maximum grant receivable is $5,000 per dwelling unit. The maximum grant for property owners with multiple properties is $500,000. Incentives are calculated using the grant amounts and eligibility requirements that are in effect at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation, and are subject to available funding. The Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program- The maximum federal grant is $5,000 for applications since April 2007. If you are unsure if you have had a previous energy evaluation, visit oee.nrcan.gc.ca/retrofit/questions#eligible or call 1-800 O CANADA. Owners of multiple dwellings and MURBS could receive up to $1,000,000. You can only receive one grant per eligible upgrade unless otherwise specified. 7. For more information on ENERGY STAR® qualified products, visit energystar.gc.ca. The ENERGY STAR® name and the ENERGY STAR® symbol are registered trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are used with permission. Information on ENERGY STAR is available at energystar.nrcan.gc.ca. 8. The Province of Saskatchewan and Natural Resources Canada reserve the right to update information, including revising grant amounts, as required. Contact Sun Ridge Group for the most up-to-date program information. 9. Payment of grants is subject to the availability of funds. 10. The Province of Saskatchewan and Natural Resources Canada do not endorse the services of any contractor or any specific product and accept no liability in the selection of materials, products, contractors, performance or workmanship. 11. Renovations that are part of an addition made to a property following a pre-retrofit evaluation are not eligible for a grant and may reduce the grant amount for the improvement done on the existing portion. 12. In order for your home to be eligible to have a pre-retrofit or post-retrofit evaluation it must be “habitable”. This includes functional heating systems, electrical and plumbing. Walls and windows must be intact and the home should be in such a state that the energy advisor can depressurize the building. The energy advisor will need access to every room in the house, including the attic and any crawl spaces. Be sure to clear these areas before the energy advisor arrives. In addition, please make sure not to use any woodburning appliances, such as fireplaces or wood stoves, at least 24 hours in advance and clean them prior to the evaluation. |
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