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Grants and incentives

The Ontario MicroFIT program

...and ensure you apply for the right one. Some of the more notable restrictions and requirements include: Non-rooftop solar and wind projects cannot be built on residential properties but can be built on commercial properties and farmland not deemed residential. 60% of the manufacturing and/or production process for so...

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0% loans & Grants for Green Home Renovations & Construction - A Boost for Canadians in 2020

...grants and incentives. Read more about sustainable and resilient home building in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and on these pages below: Launch of the Net Zero Energy pilot Green home renovation tax credits and financial incentives Learn here about different green home rating systems Find out what electric ...

Grants and incentives

Green building tax credits and grants for 2025

...and incentives. Find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here on these pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages Find out about electric vehicle tax incentives and rebates Heating homes with electricity - a smart and affordable option How to get free energy audits in C...

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Canada Greener Homes Grant 2022 - the "how to apply" guide - step by step

...and training of EnerGuide energy advisors to meet the increased demand; this will create new jobs across Canada, and help training establishments too! So homeowners are eligible for up to $5,600 total under the initiative and the government is committed to ensuring the concept and reality of Greener Homes reaches dive...

Commuting

Tax breaks in Canada for Electric vehicles

...grants and incentives for green home upgrades in the Ecohome Building Guide and in these pages : The best electric car - discover which EV is best for you Choosing a home EV charger Find out how to get a free home energy audits in Canada 2025 green home grants and incentives - see which green building tax cr...

Grants and incentives

Ontario announces ambitious climate change action plan to reduce emissions

...AND LAND Oversee the development of communities that are more geared towards walking, cycling and public transportation Protect natural areas and agricultural lands from urban sprawl Provide financial incentives to replace old wood stoves (northern Ontario in particular) BUSINESS AND TRADE Provide funding and create...

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Greener Homes interest-free loan scheme 2021 Canada - the ultimate guide

...and builds on the energy audits and grants already available - so sign up here for a free Ecohome membership, and we will let you know as soon as the application and eligibility requirements are announced and the application process is open. What are the best green home upgrades to do with grants and tax credits? To ...

Grants and incentives

Free home energy audits in Canada

...and eligibility requirements An energy audit is a home inspection that calculates the total energy consumption of your house, including all electricity and fossil fuels for lighting, appliances, heating and cooling, and apparently Canadians are going to soon be eligible for free home energy audits, net zero home grant...

Grants and incentives

Ontario's Home Energy Rating and Disclosure plan (HERD) is great news for home buyers

...and buyers, is that before a house can be put on the market it will require an energy audit and rating, which will be paid for by the government. “Ontarians deserve to know how a home operates when comparing properties to better understand their monthly future payments,” said Jay Nordenstrom, Executive Director of NAIM...

Lifestyle, location and commuting

The best electric car - find the EV that is right for you

...and how does it fare in terms of range and efficiency? CT - I started with a lightweight kit car designed for a Subaru powertrain, and built it with used parts from wrecked cars. So it has 2 Tesla motors (front and back) and 2 Chevy Volt batteries. It’s only about 2,700 lbs, which is about half the weight of my Tesla, ...

Lifestyle and environment

Resources and getting started

...and makes it easier to rent when you leave. These are affordable solutions that will help to reduce your bills and the ecological footprint of your home. Renovation tax credits and financial incentives: First speak with your bank and find out what funds you have available. Many banks offer incentives for including sust...