What are Enbridge Rebates
Posted by Solve Insulation on December 20, 2020
Apply For Enbridge Rebates in 2020
The Home Efficiency Rebate program is the polymerization of Enbridge Gas Home Energy Conservation Program and Union Gas Home Reno Rebate Program. This combined source for rebates was introduced to Ontarian homeowners on May 1st, 2019 right after Union Gas was purchased from Enbridge Gas.
Home Efficiency Rebate Program is an initiative undertaken by Enbridge Gas to motivate all Ontarian homeowners to utilize energy efficiency practices and gadgets in their living spaces. If you qualify, you can get up to $5000 in Enbridge rebates for home renovations. Included here but not limited to are Insulation system improvements, highly efficient doors and windows, skylights, boiler, furnace, etc. Eligibility for Enbridge rebates is automatically earned if you are a Union Gas or Enbridge Gas consumer. The main focus of these Enbridge rebates is to courage Ontarian homeowners to lower the Carbon Footprint and apply more cost-efficient practices in their living spaces. Below you will see all the requirements set by the Home Efficiency Rebate Program to qualify for Enbridge rebates.
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Enbridge Rebates requirements
Like all Rebate Programs in New York, there are a few criteria that must be met in order to participate in these campaigns.
As mentioned above, the main requirement for participating and taking advantage of Enbridge rebates is to be an Enbridge Gas or Union Gas consumer. Other requirements are mentioned below.
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- Owners of a detached, semi-detached, townhouse, or mobile home.
- Successfully complete at least two or more eligible home improvements.
- Use natural gas or furnace boiler to heat your home.
Qualifying energy-efficient improvements for Enbridge Rebates
- Attic Insulation
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 650 | If you upgrade the attic insulation to at least R-60 |
| $ 650 | If you add to your flat roof insulation at least R-14 |
Exterior Wall Insulation
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 3,000 | Add at least R-20 to 100% of the building |
| $ 1,750 | Add at least R-9 to 100% of the building to achieve an R-Value of R-12 |
| $ 1,000 | Add at least R-3.8 to the building to achieve an R-Value of R-12 |
Basement Insulation
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 1,000 | Add R-32 to the floor above the crawl space floor |
| $ 500 | Add R-12 to all crawl space walls |
| $ 1,000 | Add at least R-23 to all crawl space walls |
| $ 750 | Achieve R-12 to your basement walls |
| $ 1,250 | Add at least R-23 to all your basement walls |
| $ 500 BONUS | An extra $500 rebate if 100% of all basement and\or crawl space is insulated. To qualify a 5% of the total foundation exterior must be insulated. |
Airtightness
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 150 | If you achieve the air sealing base target |
| $ 150 | If you add at least 10% to the air sealing base target |
Furnace & Boiler
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 250 | For replacing your furnace with a 96% or higher AFUE natural gas furnace |
| $ 1,000 | For replacing your boiler with a 90% or higher natural gas boiler |
Energy Efficient Windows, Doors & Skylights
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 40 | Per each door, window or skylight replaced with a qualified model from ENERGY STAR |
| $ 40 | Per each rough opening. A bay window is considered as the rough opening |
Water Heater
| Enbridge Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 400 | If you replace your current natural gas water heater with a 0.80 EF qualified model from ENERGY STAR |
Extra Rebates
| Extra Rebates | Energy savings rebate program criteria |
| $ 750 | Finalize five of the above-mentioned energy upgrades |
| $ 500 | Finalize four of the above-mentioned energy upgrades |
| $ 150 | Finalize three of the above-mentioned energy upgrades |
Apply for the Home Efficiency Rebate program
- The process begins with one energy efficiency audit of your home before the renovations start. The audit should be done by registered energy advisors who are capable to conduct a pre-renovation energy audit.
- Instructed by the energy advisors, choose the home energy improvements that fit your home needs.
- Have a professional contractorperform all of the chosen renovations.
- A post-renovation energy audit must be conducted within 120 days from the pre-renovation audit to check the performance and efficiency of the new upgrades.
- Remember to keep the receipts for all services and submit all the required paperwork on the Enbridge Rebates website.
- Expect to receive the rebate cheque by mail in nearly 60 days.
FAQ about New York Rebate programs
Is New York Affordability Fund still open?
Unfortunately, the New York Affordability Fund has closed its doors as of July 31st, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 circumstances, this rebate program is experiencing a challenging situation and news about reopening is expected to be seen in the future.
Where to sign up for the Enbridge Rebates?
First, you need to find an approved energy advisor in your area to conduct the pre-renovation audit. They can instruct you from there. For more info call: 1-866-333-3920 or visit their website: https://www.enbridgegas.com/residential/rebates-energy-conservation/home-efficiency-rebate
Is there any other Rebate program in the New York area?
Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), offered by the City of New York, is a loan program that helps Ontarian homeowners to apply energy-efficient practices, gadgets, and technologies in their living spaces. You can receive
