WHAT IS “THE CANADA GREENER HOMES GRANT?”

Up to $5,000 is redeemable for all retrofits

No. The Canada Greener Homes Grants Program allocates an additional $600 for EnerGuide evaluation. This additional $600 is not included in the $5,000 home grant.

The government grant for windows and doors is broken down as follows:

$250 for each rough opening: For replacement of sliding glass doors or windows with Energy Star most efficient brands:
- A 1.05 W/m²K or less U-Factor or;
- Energy Rating of 40 or exceeding this;
- You must choose either replacement sliding glass doors or windows.

$125 for each rough opening: For replacement of window units or sliding glass door units with energy star certified brands:
- A 1.22 W/m²K or less U-Factor or;
- Energy Rating of 34 or in excess of this;
- You must choose either replacement window units or sliding glass door units.

$125 for each rough opening: For replacement of window units or sliding glass door units with energy star certified brands:
- A 1.22 W/m²K or less U-Factor or;
- Energy Rating of 34 or in excess of this;
- You must choose hinged doors, transoms, and sidelights.

Note: A rough opening is a roof's or wall's structural framing that separates a heated and unheated vacuum that forms the opening for the door, window, or skylight installation. For instance, a bow window with six units fitted into a single rough opening qualifies for just one grant.

Energy-Star certified implies the window brand meets or surpasses the required Energy-Star limits. If a window is approved, it will have a temporary sticker indicating that the window is Energy-Star approved.

Doors and window replacement grants are calculated taking into account the rough opening. As such, composite or multi-panel window units, replacement doors with transoms, and sidelights are treated as a single unit per rough opening. For instance, your bay window has three or even more units, but it is treated as a single unit because it is installed in a single rough opening.

No. Windows sash/glass only replacement, doors insert replacement, and replacement without a frame are not covered by the grant.

All products must be bought and made in Canada to be covered by the grant. All our products are 100% locally manufactured. Besides, all the products and their manufacturers must be registered on the NRCan database and ENERGY STAR certified.

Note that all Energy Star labels must be maintained on the doors and windows until after the final audit is completed. If you misplace your labels after installation, you can reach out to us for new labels.

No. Retrofits installed before December 2020 are not covered by the window rebates in Canada.

To be eligible for the grant, you should do energy audits before and after retrofitting the windows. If you have started the retrofit window replacement without pre-evaluation, this replacement is not eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

The energy advisor must recommend at least one of the done retrofits in their reports for your new windows and doors to be eligible for the grant. That means, if the energy consultant doesn't recommend a specific retrofit, you may not qualify for the grant. In a situation like this, you should reach out to NRCan, and they will decide your matter on a case-by-case basis:

By phone at 1-833-674-8282
By email at nrcan.canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes.nrcan@canada.ca

Most homeowners will need to register through the government, and they will be given a list of authorized evaluators. However, we are working directly with select NRCan authorized evaluators across Ottawa to make your experience smooth and fast. However, you can use your preferred evaluator but make sure they are approved and registered with NRCan.

You should securely keep all the receipts, including the documents from pre- and post-retrofit evaluations. Also, keep all the records for the installation work done.