City programs
Calgary:
City of Calgary: Residential Toilet Replacement Program
Residents who replace their existing toilet with an eligible low flow toilet may receive a $50 rebate. This offer is for residential metered customers only and the toilet must have been purchased after September 1, 2003 in order to qualify. Please visit the website for more details. Call the City Information Line: 311 (within Calgary) or visit www.calgary.ca
Edmonton:
CO2RE (Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton) and High Efficiency Furnace Rebate Program
Homeowners in the City of Edmonton who upgrade their furnace with an eligible Energy Star qualified furnace through the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program offered federally may receive a $500 high efficiency furnace rebate from CO2RE. There is no need to apply for this program, as CO2RE will be automatically informed by Natural Resources Canada of those who are approved, and those who qualify will be mailed a cheque with the rebate. Call 780-944-CORE (2673) or visit www.co2re.ca
CO2RE (Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton)
Low Income Household High Efficiency Furnace Rebate Program
In association with the federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), CO2RE will cover the approximately $2,000 cost of installing an approved Energy Star qualified furnace. If you are eligible for a rebate, you do not need to apply, as your City of Edmonton RRAP Officer will provide CO2RE with the required documentation. For more information on RRAP, please contact the City of Edmonton Housing RRAP Coordinator at 780-496-6030. Any other details can be found from the same information above.
CO2RE (Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton)
New Home Builders' Rebate
The City of Edmonton is offering various rebates to new home builders who achieve R-2000 or Built Green certification. Visit the website for details about the varying rebates available, based on single detached and multi-family houses. Same contact information as above.
Town of Bouctouche (New Brunswick)
Residents in the Town of Bouctouche who follow the steps of the NB Energy Efficient New Homes Program (see Provincial Programs for more details), may be eligible for a refund of their home's building permit costs. For more information, please call to speak with Denny Richard or Daniel Allain: 506-743-7260
Various cities in Ontario (areas within the cities)
TAPS
This program is run by QTAPS and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Homeowners residing in various cities throughout Ontario who heat their homes with natural gas may receive free delivery and set up of low-flow showerheads (maximum of 2 per customer), aerators for kitchen and bathroom taps, and water pipe insulation material. Send an email to taps@qtaps.com or leave a message at the number outlined below to see if the program is offered in your area, or to have your area included for delivery in the future. Call 416-467-8288 or visit www.qtaps.com
Toronto
City of Toronto: Residential Washer Rebate
Residents of Toronto, who either own or rent a residence and who buy an approved new high-efficiency front-loading washer, may be eligible to receive a $60 rebate. Please call or visit the website to find out appliances that are eligible and for more details: 416-392-7000 or visit www.toronto.ca/watereff/washer/
City of Toronto: Residential Toilet Replacement Program
Residents of Toronto who either rent or own and replace their existing toilet (with a flush volume of at least 13 litres) with an eligible water-saving toilet may receive a $60 to $75 rebate. Please contact or visit the website for more details and for an application: 416-392-7000 www.toronto.ca/watereff/flush/index.htm
Peel Region
Residential Toilet Replacement Program
The Region of Peel is offering rebates of $60 to residents who replace inefficient toilets with new models approved by Peel Region and rebates of $100 for the installation of high efficiency toilets that flush with 4.8 litres or less. A finite number of toilets rebates are available. Please see the website for more details regarding eligibility: www.watersmartpeel.ca
Sunshine Coast Regional District (In British Columbia)
SCRD Bathroom Fixture Replacement Program
SCRD water customers can email lowflow@scrd.ca to apply for a free bathroom fixture replacement. The program is available for up to two bathrooms per household and includes replacement of old toilets with efficient models, 2 high efficiency showerheads and a faucet aerator, all installed for free. See website for more details; for product information, please call sustainable Solutions at 1-800-460-7019. Visit www.scrd.ca or call 604-885-6800.
SCRD
Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program
SCRD water customers who replace their old 13+ litre flush toilet with an eligible CSA approved 6 litre toilet may receive a $200 rebate. There is a maximum of two rebates per household. Please see website for more details. Same contact information as above.
Capital Regional District (Southern tip of Vancouver Island)
Those in the Capital Regional District who qualify can apply for a rebate for CSA approved automatic rain shut-off devices or rain sensors ($25 rebate) or approved irrigation controllers ($50 rebate). For an application and for further details, please contact or visit the website. Capital Regional District Water Services: 250-474-9684 and www.crd.bc.ca
Capital Regional District: SmartWash Rebate Program
Homeowners who install an approved high-efficiency clothes washing machine are eligible for a $125 rebate. Same contact information as above.
Capital Regional District: Fixture Rebate Program
For homes built before January 1, 2005, CRD Water Services is offering a $75 rebate per bathroom to those who put in eligible water efficient toilets and showerheads. Same contact information as above.
FortisBC (communities in South Central BC)
Home Improvement Program
Customers of FortisBC or one of the following municipal utilities: Grand Forks, Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro, who heat their homes electrically may be eligible for a free energy efficiency audit. Through this program, you can qualify for rebates on heating and cooling energy-efficiency items, including Energy Star windows and insulation. To request an audit, please visit the website: www.fortisbc.com
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