Energy Audit Process

In order to qualify for an ecoENERGY Retrofit grant from the Government of Ontario you need to have a home energy audit completed by a Certified Energy Advisor before replacing, installing or completing upgrade renovations that are recommended.

Step 1

Call 866-479-8518 to speak with one of our eco-specialists.

Step 2

First Audit – An ecoENERGY audit takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The advisor will need access to the entire house including attic, crawl space, heating and cooling equipment or any other hard to reach areas. The first energy audit is $350.00. You will receive a $150.00 rebate from the Ontario government’s Home Energy Audit program.

Step 3

ecoENERGY Report - will be mailed to your home within approximately 2 weeks containing recommendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home. This is a comprehensive report including the detailed information on many of the upgrades.

Step 4

Energy Efficiency Upgrades - After reviewing your ecoENERGY report you may choose to complete all, some or none of the recommendations. You can do the upgrade work yourself or hire a contractor. You should document your renovations with receipts, photos and product literature to ensure you get full credit for all improvements.

Step 5

Second Audit – Please call 866-479-8518 to schedule your second audit within 18 months of your initial assessment and after having completed all of your planned upgrades. The cost of a second ecoENERGY audit is $150.00.

Step 6

Grant Cheques - The Government of Ontario will rebate up to $5,000.00 for your energy efficient upgrades. The more upgrades you make, the more money you’ll get back. You can expect to receive your grant cheque within 120 days of your second energy audit.