Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Income Qualifying Households
There are times when it can be hard to keep up with mortgage or rent payments and buying groceries and still having enough money to pay your energy bills.
You can lower your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable with our free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades.
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 upfront payment, helping you save even more.
are a homeowner with a limited income and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades;
are a home renter with a limited income; or
are a landlord and are interested in improving the comfort of your rental property and reducing you tenant’s energy consumption.
are First Nation living off-reserve or own your home on reserve.
If you’re a Red River Métis Citizen and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades, learn more about our Métis Energy Efficiency Offers.
If you rent an apartment suite or own or manage an apartment building and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades, our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program can help.
You live in a single-detached or semi-detached home.
You live in the home year-round.
You have a total household income (before deductions) that meets or falls below the limits in the table below, or you’re a First Nation band member with status.
Number of people
Total income
1 person
$45,333
2 people
$56,437
3 people
$69,384
4 people
$84,239
5 people
$95,543
6 people
$107,757
7 or more people
$119,972
Income limits based on the number of people living in the home. Total income is based on total household income before deductions.
You’ll need to provide us with income verification documentation for all household residents 18 years of age or older. Learn how to submit these documents.
First Nation band members will need to provide us with a copy of their status card or a letter from your community.
We may look at other factors while reviewing your program eligibility, including property value and assets.
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.
Natural gas furnace upgrade
Upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace from a standard-efficiency furnace for only $9.50 per month for five years or from a mid-efficiency furnace for $25 per month for five years.
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 a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying 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 free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
WINDOWS AND DOORS REBATE
Get a $300 rebate on each eligible ENERGY STAR® window and door you install in your home.
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.
Free Home Energy Assessment
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.
Natural gas furnace upgrade
Upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace from a standard-efficiency furnace for only $9.50 per month for five years or from a mid-efficiency furnace for $25 per month for five years.
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 a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying 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 free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
WINDOWS AND DOORS REBATE
Get a $300 rebate on each eligible ENERGY STAR® window and door you install in your home.
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.
Landlords who are applying to the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program will also need their tenants to complete a Tenant Consent Form, and include the form with their income verification documents.
GET YOUR FREE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT
Get a free home energy assessment by one of our expert energy advisors. Start saving immediately with free installation of energy saving devices and get your home heating system and insulation levels assessed for potential upgrades.
CHOOSE A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR
If your home qualifies for a heating system upgrade or an insulation upgrade, we connect you to our registered program contractors. You choose a registered contractor from our list who will guide you through the next steps.
GET YOUR ELIGIBLE UPGRADE DONE
The contractor you selected will come to your home and coordinate the energy efficiency upgrade to maximize your energy savings. They will let you know once your project is approved and schedule the installation as soon as possible, so that you can start saving.
SIGN OFF & ENJOY THE SAVINGS
All registered contractors are set up to invoice us directly, so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs. Efficiency Manitoba takes care of the rest to help you save more.
Design and construct a new, energy efficient commercial, multi-unit residential, or industrial building and receive up to $3.50 per square foot plus another $12,000 toward energy modelling.
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive
up to$12,000
Incentives for energy modelling during project design
Compare your design against building code requirements demonstrating it’s at least 5% more efficient
Optimize for energy efficiency with software modelling
Have your energy model report reviewed before construction
Get incentives for new commercial construction projects (including additions) that adhere to the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020 Tier 1 and provincial amendments
Use integrated design best practices
Incorporate building commissioning deliverables
Receive an energy efficiency certification for your building from Efficiency Manitoba
Get an optional systems manual bonus (an additional 10% on top of the eligible Performance Path incentive amount, up to $12,000)
See our program guide for a complete list of requirements.
Designing and constructing a new commercial building? Learn how energy modelling can help you optimize your savings.
BONUS INCENTIVES FOR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP UPGRADES
For a limited time, we’re doubling incentives by offering a 100% bonus on the performance incentive for multi-unit residential buildings that install a ground source heat pump as the primary heating system. The bonus applies to projects enrolled by March 31, 2026. See our program guide for further details.
We may be able to provide financial support through our Innovation Fund toward a feasibility study to investigate if a ground source heat pump is suitable for your project.
Once accepted, we’ll send you a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
SUBMIT YOUR REPORT
Submit your design energy modelling report and invoice.
Before the project’s tender date and before being issued a building permit, you must submit both your design energy modelling report and invoice. The invoice must only be for the relevant energy modelling services.
GET YOUR INCENTIVE
Once we receive all your documents, we’ll review the modelling report and provide incentives for approved projects.
Once accepted, we’ll send a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
SUBMIT YOUR DELIVERABLES
Submit program deliverables throughout the design and construction of your new building.
We have templates available for most deliverables. For full program requirements and details, refer to the program guide. Once we have all your deliverables, we’ll provide feedback and follow up with questions or comments if applicable.
WE REVIEW ALL SUBMITTED DELIVERABLES
Once we have all your deliverables, we’ll provide feedback and follow up questions/comments if applicable.
GET YOUR INCENTIVE
Once approved, we’ll pay your incentives and complete your application.
We’ve published our 2024/25 Annual Report, highlighting results from our fifth year of operations. The report highlights accomplishments, financial results, and independently verified energy savings for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
If you’re looking to make your industrial, commercial, or agricultural facility more energy efficient, we’re here to help. Our Custom Energy Solutions Program provides performance-based incentives when you make upgrades to your facility that save electricity and/or natural gas. We can help you optimize your energy needs, lower your operating costs, improve your productivity, and reduce your environmental impact.
New, higher incentives for electric projects
As of April 1, 2025, the incentive for new projects that save electricity will be increasing from $0.15 to $0.25/kWh*.
INCENTIVES*
Electricity $0.25/kWh
Natural gas $0.30/m³
*Performance-based financial incentives are calculated based on annual energy saved.
We have the expertise to help you investigate and identify energy-saving opportunities as well as financial incentives to help you implement your project. This program is ideal for processing facilities that rely on end-use technologies such as:
Compressed air
Pumps, fans, and blowers
Refrigeration
Variable speed drives
Steam and water boiler systems
Ventilation
Waste heat recovery
Other process equipment
Performance-based incentives
We offer financial incentives and technical support through our Custom Energy Solutions Program. We take a systems approach to optimizing your energy needs.
Performance-based financial incentives of $0.25/kWh* and $0.30 m3 of annual energy saved are available. The more energy you save, the higher the incentive.
Financial incentives are available up to 50% of the incremental cost or the amount required to achieve a one-year payback.
All projects that save energy or natural gas will be considered. Projects must focus on end-use systems such as compressed air, pumps and fans, industrial refrigeration, process heating, and plant-wide energy management.
Energy efficiency projects must result in lower energy consumption and improved system performance.
Energy efficiency projects for renovations, new facilities, and expansions are eligible to participate.
*The increased $0.25/kWh incentive is applicable to new project applications submitted to us for pre-approval on or after April 1, 2025.
Get in touch with us and describe the energy-saving project you have in mind. We’ll review it and our technical staff will give you feedback on your eligibility. If you aren’t sure where to start, we have services that can help you identify potential energy-saving projects.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We’ll work with you to complete an incentive application through our Custom Energy Solutions Program which includes estimated energy savings and incentive amounts.
GET STARTED
Once your application has been approved, the work can begin! Proceed with the purchase and implementation of your project.The project must be completed within 12 months from the time we approve your application.
SUBMIT YOUR PAPERWORK FOR PAYMENT
Let us know when your project is complete, and we’ll work with you to verify your energy savings.Once your savings have been verified, we’ll send you your incentive along with yourProject Verification Report.
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 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
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). Reports by other third-party agencies (e.g. ULC) must be approved by Efficiency Manitoba for a product to be determined as eligible. All insulation materials which include blowing agents (e.g. extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate) must be evaluated based on Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) values that are tested in accordance with CAN/ULC-S770 “Standard Test Method For Determination of Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Thermal Insulating Foams” to be eligible. Rebates will be calculated using the applicable thermal resistance or LTTR values as published in the CCMC reports. Declared, derived, assumed, or marketing material from manufacturers will not be accepted as verified values.
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.
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 YOUR 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.
While the Fall Parade of Homes is over, you can still visit a Certified Energy Efficient show home. Check out the list or map below to plan your visit and be sure to check the home builder’s website for show home hours.
AVANTI CUSTOM HOMES
3 Fieldstone Crescent — Oak Bluff West
98 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
10 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
BROADVIEW HOMES
273 Rangeview Way — Bison Run
168 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
320 Desrosiers Drive — Canterbury Crossing
6 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
46 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
17 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
77 Zimmerman Drive — Ridgewood West
3 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
19 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
146 Yellow Moon Crescent — Sage Creek
FOXRIDGE HOMES
35 Oasis Bend — Bison Run
1 Fieldstone Crescent — Oak Bluff West
106 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
6 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
HILTON HOMES
22 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
15 Skylark Lane — Highland Pointe
176 Duck Creek Drive — Highland Pointe
473 Ken Oblik Drive — Prairie Pointe
19 Bass Bay — Prairie Pointe
301 Granite Grove — Prairie Pointe
115 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
296 Masters Avenue — River Springs Grove
Kensington Homes
172 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
281 Rangeview Way — Bison Run
328 Desrosiers Drive — Canterbury Crossing
2 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
50 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
29 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
188 Zimmerman Drive — Ridgewood West
7 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
15 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
7 Fireweed Lane — Sage Creek
334 Emberwell Street — Summerlea
MANAK HOMES LTD.
31 Skylark Lane — Highland Pointe
PARADIGM CUSTOM HOMES
4 Bryce Boulevard — Oak Bluff West
RANDALL HOMES
176 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
109 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
38 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
33 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
285 Granite Grove Road — Prairie Pointe
73 Zimmerman Drive — Ridgewood West
11 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
SIGNATURE HOMES
42 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
3 Maple Drive — Mountain Ridge Park
293 Granite Grove Road — Prairie Pointe
105 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
19 Skylark Lane — Highland Pointe
STERLING HOMES
15 Oasis Bend — Bison Run
6 Bryce Boulevard — Oak Bluff West
110 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
59 Jontz Cove — Sage Creek
2 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
Steps To Participate
COMPLETE ENERGY MODELLING
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:
