Home Insulation Rebate
QUALIFY. INSULATE. GET A REBATE.
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
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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 out our online supplier directory to find a registered contractor or retailer in your area.
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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.
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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
- 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 tax) needed to meet the program’s final R-value requirements.
| INSULATION AREA | ORIGINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT | FINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT | REBATE AMOUNT |
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| Attic (open) | R-34 or less | R-50 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Cathedral, sloped, or flat roof | R-30 or less | R-28 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Attic kneewall | R-12 or less | R-24 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall cavities (between studs) | R-12 or less | R-12 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall exterior (when re-siding) | R-0 | R-3.75 to R-15 | $0.15 x R-value added x square feet |
| Foundation walls | R-12 or less | R-22 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
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 currently 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.
See our frequently asked questions for more information.
RESOURCES
Looking for more information? Check out these resources to learn more about home insulation.
- Insulation 101: Learn about the different types of insulation
- Square footage measuring guide
- Should you upgrade your home’s insulation? Knowing your R-value is key
- R-values per inch chart
- Home Insulation Rebate Terms & Conditions
- Learn more about the principles of building science and for guidance on home insulation and air sealing projects
EVEN MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE
If you’re a renter or a homeowner on a limited income, you may be eligible for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program or Métis Energy Efficiency Offers. These programs offer additional free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades for qualifying households.
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.
ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER?
Incentives on insulation upgrades are available through our Building Envelope Program and our Small Business Program.
