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Guides for homeowners navigating rebate programs
Straightforward writing about how upgrades, assessments, and incentive programs actually fit together — no sales pitch, no eligibility funnels.
How we source our numbers: every rebate figure on this site is sourced directly from official program documentation and dated, so you can check it against the program before you apply.
The Upgrade Order That Actually Saves You Money
Most homeowners choose upgrades in the order that feels urgent, not the order that saves the most money. Here is the sequence that protects your budget and your rebates.
· 7 min read
Getting StartedThe EnerGuide Home Energy Assessment: What Actually Happens During Your Visit
Nearly every rebate and municipal loan on this site requires a 'pre-retrofit assessment' — but almost nobody explains what that actually involves. Here is the EnerGuide visit, step by step.
· 7 min read
Solar & BatteryNet Metering in Ontario Explained: How Your Solar Panels Actually Pay You Back
A plain-English breakdown of how Ontario's net metering program credits exported solar power, how the annual true-up math works for a typical home, and why system sizing — not panel count — determines your real payback.
· 9 min read
Solar & BatteryOne Year in a Net-Zero Ontario Home: A Month-by-Month Look at Life After the Retrofit
A representative first year after a solar-plus-heat-pump retrofit in Ontario — month by month through heating peaks, cold snaps, and peak solar production. Illustrative, not one customer's private bills.
· 9 min read
Getting StartedOntario Home Renovation Savings: Every Rebate Amount Explained
The Home Renovation Savings™ program pays $600 for an energy assessment and up to $12,000 for a ground source heat pump. Here is the full list, and how the pieces fit together.
· 7 min read
Heat PumpsHeat Pump Rebates in Ontario: Up to $7,500 Air Source, $12,000 Ground Source
Cold climate air source heat pumps qualify for up to $7,500 and ground source systems for up to $12,000, with the amount varying by the size installed. Here is what drives the number.
· 6 min read
InsulationInsulation Rebates: $1,250 for Attics and Up to $7,700 Overall
Attic insulation now earns $1,250 back (up from $1,000), air sealing adds up to $250, and total insulation rebates reach $7,700. It is still the best first move in most homes.
· 5 min read
Solar & BatterySolar and Battery Storage: Up to $10,000 Back, and Realistic Expectations
The program offers up to $10,000 for solar panels and battery storage. Payback still depends on roof orientation, billing rules, and how much of your own generation you use.
· 8 min read
Windows & DoorsWindows and Doors: $100 Back Per Rough Opening
ENERGY STAR certified windows and doors earn $100 back per rough opening. That helps with the upgrade cost, but it rarely justifies a replacement on energy savings alone.
· 5 min read
Consumer ProtectionSpotting Rebate Scams Now That Real Amounts Are Public
Figures like $7,500 for a heat pump and $10,000 for solar are genuine — which is exactly why high-pressure sales pitches quote them. A few habits protect you.
· 4 min read