Lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable by getting free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades. This program is designed to help Red River Métis homeowners and renters save on their energy bills by providing affordable energy efficiency upgrades for their home. If you’re renting a home, we can work with your landlord to have energy efficiency upgrades completed in the house you’re living in.
Our team of dedicated professionals takes care of everything and manages the entire process. We identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors, and take care of the payment, helping you save even more.
You’re a homeowner or tenant in a single or semi-detached home.
You live in the home year-round.
You: • have been approved or participated in the Manitoba Métis Federation’s Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP); or • have been approved or participated in the Manitoba Métis Federation’s First Time Home Purchase Program (FTHPP); or • have a total household income before deductions that meets or falls within the income thresholds listed below.
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
Free Insulation
Free insulation retrofits and installation are available for eligible attics, walls, and basements identified during your home energy assessment.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
FREE NATURAL GAS FURNACE UPGRADE
Upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace from an existing standard- or mid-efficiency furnace for free.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Natural Gas Boiler Upgrade
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
ELECTRIC AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP RETROFIT
Get an air source heat pump for only $30 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Ground source heat pump upgrade
Get a ground source heat pump for only $50 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Free smart thermostat
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Free Energy-Saving Devices
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Get in touch with us or the MMF’s Energy Efficiency Advocate Keith Kowall at keith.kowall@mmf.mb.ca or 431-668-3454 to apply.You’re required to provide income verification documents unless you’veparticipated in HELP or the FTHPP. Once approved, we’ll set up a free home energy assessment to identify all the eligible upgrades in your home to help you save energy.
RECEIVE YOUR UPGRADES
Start saving immediately with free installation of energy-saving devices and get your home heating system and insulation levels assessed for potential upgrades. If your home qualifies for a heating system upgrade or an insulation upgrade, our team of professionals will help coordinate everything and connect you with our registered contractors to complete the recommended energy efficiency upgrades.
START SAVING
All registered contractors are set up to invoice us directly, so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs. The cost of our furnace and insulation upgrades are entirely covered through the offer and our partnership with MMF. Now it’s time to enjoy lower energy bills and a more comfortable home.
Offering energy efficiency programs to Manitobans is what we do best, and partnerships play a big role in our work to help Manitobans save energy. These partnerships help us reach all Manitobans for their energy-savings needs.
Your home may not have enough insulation, especially if it was built before 1999. Adding insulation to your home will help reduce your energy bills and improve the comfort of your living space. We provide rebates for qualifying attics, walls, and foundation walls.
Steps to Participate
QUALIFY
Find out if your home and project are eligible. Then, apply through a registered contractor or retailer who will start the application approval process for you. Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work including removing drywall, stucco, or original insulation. Your home may be selected for a pre-verification inspection to check original R-values and square footage measurements before your application is approved. Check outouronline supplier directory to find a registered contractor or retailer in your area.
INSULATE
Once your application is approved, purchase and install your insulation. Your materials must be purchased from the registered contractor or retailer listed on your application form. You have 12 months to install the insulation from the date your application was approved.
GET A REBATE
After your insulation is fully installed and paid for, your supplier will initiate the completion process, or you can contact us for next steps. We’ll calculate your rebate based on your verified R-values, square footage, and invoices. Be sure to keep a copy of your receipts and invoices. Your rebate cheque will be mailed out to the address you provide on your completion declaration.A post-verification inspection may be required to finalize your rebate.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
You’re the homeowner with an active Manitoba Hydro account.
The home is your primary residence or the primary residence of your tenant and is occupied year-round.
The home hasn’t previously received a rebate for the area you’re applying for.
The home is a detached, semi-detached, or a mobile/modular home on a permanent foundation with a permanent water supply.
PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE
Garages, three-season sunrooms, porches, or verandas
Seasonal homes or cottages
Apartments, vacation rentals, or outbuildings
Projects that are in progress, already complete, or those converting unheated spaces to heated spaces
Projects that are in progress or are already complete
Mobile home skirting or floor insulation
If your project involves replacing original insulation, only the R-value added above your original level of insulation will be eligible for a rebate.
INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a rebate, projects must be a minimum of 100 square feet per area and meet the original and final R-value requirements. Rebates are calculated based on the formulas outlined in the following table. However, rebates for each insulated area won’t exceed the insulation material cost (including taxes) needed to meet the program’s final R-value requirements.
Rebates won’t apply to insulation added above the final R-value requirement.
Insulation materials must be new, purchased in Canada, and have thermal properties (verified R-value) in accordance with current recognized Canadian standards prepared by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). Rebates are calculated based on the R-values from the CCMC reports. Reports by other third-party agencies must be approved by Efficiency Manitoba for a product to be determined as eligible. All insulation materials which include blowing agents must be evaluated based on Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) to be eligible.
SUPPLIER BONUS
We’re offering a $100 supplier bonus to registered suppliers for every* eligible Home Insulation Rebate application they complete on behalf of a customer.
*Only one supplier bonus will be paid per project address.
If you’re interested in financing your insulation project, you can apply for Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan in addition to receiving a rebate from Efficiency Manitoba. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products.
The Government of Canada offers interest-free loans from $5,000 to $40,000 to help homeowners make eligible home retrofits. To learn more, visit the Canada Greener Homes Initiative web page. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products.
Our New Homes Program has been designed to align with the published building code wherever possible. We use the same language, measurements, and classifications to ensure consistency between the building code and our program requirements, making it easier for builders to participate in our program and prepare for the future adoption of higher energy performance tiers.
Your rebate is based on two factors:
Whether the conditioned volume of the home is greater than or less than 300 m³;
Hire an energy advisor to estimate the efficiency of your project. Your home’s estimated energy improvement over the minimum energy code must be 25% or more in order to qualify for rebates. We pay a rebate toward the cost of energy modelling for each qualifying dwelling unit.
Apply online with the Estimated Performance Summary provided by your energy advisor.Get approval from us, then build your energy-efficient new home!
GET YOU EVALUATION & REBATE
When your home is complete, we’ll conduct a free in-home evaluation whichincludes airtightness testing. You’ll receive your rebate and official certification shortly after our visit.
Homes that are Certified Energy Efficient through the New Homes Program are automatically eligible for a 25% mortgage insurance premium refund from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Sagen and Canada Guaranty.
Select and hire an energy advisor from one of the approved EnerGuide Service Organizations to carry out energy modelling for your project. The energy advisor will produce an official Estimated Performance Summary document you’ll use to apply to the New Homes Program.
*To qualify for rebates, complete all energy modelling and apply to the New Homes Program before construction gets underway.
PREFERRED BUILDERS
Builders who commit to meeting minimum Certified Energy Efficient standards on all their new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Preferred Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Preferred Builders with our New Homes Program:
For more information on becoming a Preferred Builder, contact us.
Participating Builders
Builders who have successfully built at least three Certified Energy Efficient new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Participating Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Participating Builders with our New Homes Program:
You submit an application and receive approval before the equipment is ordered and work begins.
The installation is a retrofit project.
The equipment is intended for a commercial or agricultural HVAC application.
The variable flow pump and fan systems are:
100 HP or less;
installed permanently;
estimated to operate a minimum 1,600 hours annually;
used for ventilation and/or pumping projects; and
applied to variable flow projects.
How to Participate
APPLY THROUGH A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR
Your contractor will evaluate your facility and help you decide which variable flow pump and fan is best for your application. Apply through your contractor before the equipment is purchased or installed. Log in to myEM to apply.
INSTALL YOUR SYSTEM
Once you receive approval through your contractor, the project can begin!
RECEIVE YOUR REBATE
Once your equipment is installed in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code requirements and passes final inspections, submit your itemized invoices through myEM. We’ll review your application and send you your rebate.
Industrial, commercial and agricultural facility assessments that show you how to save energy (and money!)
An Energy Efficiency Assessment is the easiest business decision you’ll ever make. If your facility is heavily involved in processing and uses over 500,000 kWh of electric energy per year, you could benefit from this service that costs nothing and can save you a lot!
Understand & Improve Your Energy Usage
By completing an
assessment, together we’ll clearly outline how to improve your business’s
energy efficiency while reducing monthly bills. We will identify the programs
and incentives that are available to you and provide most value for your
business.
Analyze your current energy consumption
patterns
Walk-through your site and identify major
energy inefficiencies
Breakdown your current energy usage
Identify energy
savings and any relevant incentives that are available to you
Complete the online Energy Efficiency Assessment questionnaire so we can learn more about your facility.
PLAN SITE VISIT
We’ll review your questionnaire, and reach out to you with questions we have. If your facility qualifies, we’ll plan an in-person site visit and assessment.
REAP THE BENEFITS
After the site visit, we’ll guide you towards the programs and incentives we think are the best fits for your facility. We’ll give you all the information you need to start applying and saving!
If you’re managing the design and construction of your new home, you can apply to our New Homes Program. An energy advisor will work with you to estimate the energy performance of your project and provide recommendations to help you maximize your rebate.
how your rebate is calculated
The size of home you’re building in cubic metres;
Your home’s final energy rating, referred to as the “percent improvement” number. This is calculated by the energy advisor using the EnerGuide Rating System.
% IMPROVEMENT*
PERFORMANCE REBATE
ENERGY MODELLING REBATE**
Energy performance tier
>300 m³ conditioned space
≤300 m³ conditioned space
Tier 3
25%
15%
$2,000
Up to $350
30%
20%
$2,500
35%
25%
$3,000
Tier 4
40%
30%
$4,000
Up to $500
50%
40%
$5,000
60%
50%
$6,000
Tier 5
70%
60%
$8,000
Up to $750
80%
70%
$10,000
90%
80%
$12,000
NET ZERO ENERGY
100%
90%
$15,000
*Percent improvement according to National Building Code of Canada 2020 9.36.7.3.(7). **Energy modelling rebate not to exceed 100% of actual project modelling costs incurred.
Work with an energy advisor to estimate the efficiency of your project. Your home’s estimated energy improvement over the minimum energy code must be 25% or more in order to qualify for rebates. We pay a rebate toward the cost of energy modelling for each qualifying dwelling unit.
Apply online with the Estimated Performance Summary provided by your energy advisor. Get approval from us, then build your energy-efficient new home!
GET YOUR EVALUATION & REBATE
When your home is complete, we’ll conduct a free in-home evaluation which includes airtightness testing. You’ll receive your rebate and official certification shortly after our visit.
Homes that are Certified Energy Efficient through the New Homes Program are automatically eligible for a 25% mortgage insurance premium refund from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Sagen and Canada Guaranty.
Contact an organization from this list to select and hire an energy advisor for your project. The energy advisor will work with you to optimize your home’s energy performance and will produce an official Estimated Performance Summary document you’ll use to apply to the New Homes Program.
*To qualify for rebates, complete all energy modelling and apply to the New Homes Program before construction starts on your new home.
Preferred Builders
Builders who commit to meeting minimum Certified Energy Efficient standards on all their new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Preferred Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Preferred Builders with our New Homes Program:
Builders who have successfully built at least three Certified Energy Efficient new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Participating Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Participating Builders with our New Homes Program:
We offer financial incentives for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors who complete energy-efficient lighting upgrades in their buildings. You can receive incentives for eligible LED lamps, fixtures, backlit signs, and lighting controls. Check out our program guide to learn more.
If you’re interested in completing energy efficiency upgrades, use our savings calculator to estimate your energy savings and how much you’ll save on your energy bills annually.
Do you have a small business? You may qualify for enhanced incentives through our Small Business Program.
Customer & Supplier Bonuses
We recognize initiating and completing energy efficiency projects can be challenging. We want to help make these projects happen and are now offering a NEW 50% Customer Bonus. It’s our hope this increased bonus will make your project a reality.
CUSTOMER BONUS
We’re increasing our current incentives by 50% for applications completed by the customer before March 31, 2026.
SUPPLIER BONUS
We’re giving a $100 bonus for every* application completed on behalf of the customer before March 31, 2026.
*Only 1 Supplier Bonus will be paid per project.
LED Lamps
DLC LISTED OR ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED
SCREW-IN*
SPECIALTY
T-LED
*Offer ending March 31, 2025.Starting April 1, 2025, we’ll no longer be accepting applications for incentives for LED screw-in lamps replacing incandescent, halogen, or CFL lamps. Incentives are still available for applications submitted before the offer end date.
Determine your lighting requirements and log in to myEM to apply. Applications can be submitted by the building owner or by a contractor/vendor on behalf of the building owner. Need help with your application? Watch our how-to apply videos.
GET APPROVAL
We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. After getting approved, you have one year to purchase and install your new lighting. Don’t purchase any materials or start your project until we approve your application.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once your new lighting is installed, log into myEM to submit your completion documents.
RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE
We’ll review your completion documents and send you your incentive.
We offer two phases of free energy efficient upgrades specifically for First Nation and Métis small businesses so you have the option to pick what’s right for you.
FREE
Phase 1
A-line LED bulbs to help you save instantly on your energy bill.
Faucet aerators and pre-rinse spray valves to help you save instantly on your water and energy bills.
Same day assessment for even more energy efficiency upgrades.
FREE
Phase 2
Enhance your space and save even more on your energy bill by upgrading to
Must be a First Nation business, on reserve or off-reserve, where the band or a band member is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate.
Must be a Métis owned business, where the owner is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate. Pre-approval is required and the business must be registered with the Louis Riel Capital Corporation. We will work with the business owner and the Manitoba Metis Federation to determine eligibility.
Connect with us to receive your free energy efficient upgrades and Phase 2 assessment.
WE PLAN
We’ve partnered with Ecofitt to help plan your energy efficient upgrades. We work with you and Ecofitt to create a proposal and an outline that fits your needs. We also work with you to find local labour solutions to assist with your energy efficient upgrades.
YOU SAVE
Now it’s time to save. Efficiency Manitoba covers 100% of the total cost of your energy efficient upgrades, including materials and installations.
ENERGY-EFFICIENCY UPGRADES FOR YOUR REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
If your business relies on refrigeration, you’re no stranger to high monthly bills. We can help you change that. Our equipment upgrade incentives help you reduce energy usage and product spoilage, saving you money each month.
We have over 10 incentives available for energy efficiency upgrades for your display cases and walk-in boxes.
Energy Efficient Upgrades For First Nation Communities
We partner with your community on energy efficiency goals to reduce energy consumption and address bill affordability. Upgrades are free and our First Nation Energy Advisor works with you to create a plan and identify a labour solution that works for the community.
Energy Efficient Upgrades & Direct Installation
FREE insulation upgrades
FREE LEDs
FREE smart thermostats
Enhanced rebates on high-performance windows and doors
If you’re interested, send us an email. We’ll get back to you right away!
MAKE A PLAN
We’ll help you get the most out of this program with a plan that meets the needs and goals of your community. We will work together to plan a visit to your community with our Indigenous Programs Technical Advisor who will assess your homes.
UPGRADE CONVENIENTLY
We cover the costs for insulation, smart thermostats, and other energy-saving devices, ship the materials directly to your community, and provide rebates for your windows and doors. We’ll work with you to have everything installed by community members or the contractor of your choice. We even offer training if you need it! Upgrading all eligible homes can benefit the entire community with lower overall energy bills and more comfortable, energy efficient homes.
