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A worker installs natural non toxic insulation batt made from grass
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Canadian Government Cancels Green Home Retrofit Loan Program

Tax breaks, low interest loans and green home grants help homeowners improve the efficiency of their homes. What green building incentive will replace the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program. Ottawa shutting down green home loan program - what program will replace it? The Canadian government just announced it will be…

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Victoria boosts clean energy with bonus rebate for Australian-made heat pumps

Unlock up to $1,400 in Victorian government incentives for Melbourne homeowners. This guide explains the new bonus for choosing Australian-made heat pumps and how to navigate the available funding. Victoria's Solar Homes Program offers new $400 rebate for Australian-made heat pumps The Victorian government is…

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Canada and Manitoba add grants for heat pumps to transition Homes from oil heating

Government funding aims to help Manitobans lower heating costs and reduce carbon emissions with energy-efficient heat pumps. New grants for heat pumps in Manitoba Homeowners in Manitoba have a new opportunity to upgrade their heating systems while saving on energy costs, thanks to a joint investment from the federal…

Canada OHPA Grant up to $5,000 to upgrade from an oil furnace to a heat pump
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New grant for heat pumps announced in Canada - the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Grant 2023

A new grant scheme for heat pumps for 2023 of up to $5000 has been announced in Canada to help low and middle-income Canadian households switch from oil fired heating to electricity. This $5000 can be added to existing home improvement grants. The federal Government of Canada recently announced details of a new…

Canada Greener Homes Grants Program 2021 Launches for Home Efficiency
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Canada Greener Homes Grants retrofit program is launched

The Canada Greener Homes Grant 2021 is to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, grow domestic green supply chains, and help fight climate change. Canada launches $2.6B of home improvement grants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Natural Resources…

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Vancouver tests Passive House efficiency with the Ice Box Challenge

The Ice Box Challenge compares Passive House construction to standard code-built construction by measuring the volume of melted ice after weeks in the sun. A Passive House uses very little energy to stay warm and comfortable, regardless of the season and regardless of weather conditions. The requirements for Passive…