Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
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.
This Program Applies to You if you:
- 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.
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.
Don’t qualify for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program? You may be interested in our other energy efficiency offers for your home.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
- 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.
| 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.
We may look at other factors while reviewing your program eligibility, including property value and assets.
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 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.
Free Energy-Saving Devices
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
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APPLY & SEE IF YOU INCOME QUALIFY
Fill out an eligibility application, submit it online or by mail, and provide your income verification documents for all household residents 18 years of age or older. Learn how to submit these documents.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.