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The Canada Greener Homes Grant is Now Effective!

A perfect opportunity to upgrade the windows and doors in your home! Homeowners can claim up to $5,000 in federal grants.

Find eligible products: Kohltech products that meet eligibility

 

The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help homeowners make their existing homes more energy-efficient with financial assistance for home improvements.  They have allotted 100,000 grants of up to $5,000 each year over the next 7 years. We’ve outlined the important information below and which Kohltech windows and doors meet the requirements to claim the reimbursement.*

Reimbursement Amounts

  • Up to $5,000 total for the implementation of eligible retrofits and up to $600 for the cost of pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.
  • All $5,000 can be claimed on energy-efficient window & door retrofit/renovations if desired.
  • This grant is stackable with any other provincial, municipal, or privately-run program.

 

Important Dates

  • April 1st, 2020 – EnerGuide pre-evaluations must have been conducted after this date to be admissible. No testing reimbursement available though.
  • December 1st, 2020 – EnerGuide pre-evaluations conducted after this date are admissible and reimbursable.
  • The program runs until 2028 but can only be claimed once per household.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • EnerGuide evaluations before and after the retrofit/renovation.
    • Residents of Quebec and Nova Scotia need to apply directly through their provincial programs to book their EnerGuide evaluation and register:
    • Residents of New Brunswick are encouraged to apply through their provincial programs.

    • All other Provinces & Territories need to register here, then search for a certified service organization.
  • Complete one retrofit that is recommended and eligible in the EnerGuide evaluation report.
  • Keep the receipts for the evaluations and receipts & invoices for the product and installation.
  • All products must be purchased in Canada.
  • Maintain the ENERGY STAR labels on windows and doors until post-retrofit evaluation.

 

Window & Door Eligibility Criteria

Window/Door Option Rating Requirements Amount per Rough Opening
ENERGY STAR
Windows or Sliding
Patio Door
U-Factor of ≤1.22 W/m2K
OR
Energy Rating ≥ 34
$125
ENERGY STAR
Windows or Sliding
Patio Door
U-Factor of ≤1.05 W/m2K or less
OR
Energy Rating ≥ 40
$250
ENERGY STAR
Hinged Door
(Can have sidelites or transom)
U-Factor of ≤1.22 W/m2K
OR
Energy Rating ≥ 34
$125

 

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*Kohltech is not responsible for any issues that may arise when applying for the grant, including, but not limited to: eligibility requirements, cancellation of the program by the government, government funding exhausted, etc.

 

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