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NOVA SCOTIA

Solar Air Heating Rebate
Conserve Nova Scotia will give a 15% rebate (of up to $20,000) of the cost to install a solar air heating system. The system must be bought and installed after January 1, 2008 and before March 31, 2010 and be included in the list of acceptable systems from Natural Resource Canada. Please contact for eligibility requirements and for information for projects that exceed $20,000. Call 1-800-670-4636.

Solar Water Heating Rebate
Conserve Nova Scotia will provide a 15% rebate (of up to $20,000) for the cost to install a solar water heating system. The system must be bought and installed after January 1, 2008 and before March 31, 2010 and be included in the list of acceptable systems from Natural Resources Canada. Please contact for eligibility requirements and for information for projects that exceed $20,000. Same contact information as above.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
This program helps homeowners save on their energy expenditures by offering rebates to those who buy eligible energy efficient products. Visit the website listed below to find a chart outlining various categories and the rebates available for each. Call 1-877-755-5855 or visit www.aea.nt.ca

ONTARIO

Solar Energy Systems Rebate Program
The Retail Sales Tax will be returned to those who buy and install eligible solar energy systems in their homes before January 1, 2010. This program also applies to those who enlarge or improve a solar energy system that they already have in their home. Visit the Ministry of Revenue.

Home Energy Retrofit Program
This program provides an additional grant of a maximum of $5,000 to those eligible for the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program grant. In addition, the government of Ontario will give back 50% of the cost of the initial audit (up to $150). Call the Ministry of Energy’s INFO Hotline: 1-888-668-4636.

Ontario Power Authority Programs

Cool Savings Rebate Program
Ontario residents who already have a central heating and cooling system installed in their home and who make certain upgrades, including but not limited to the installation of a programmable thermostat or Energy Star qualified air conditioner, may be qualified for rebates totaling up to $550. In order to receive the rebate, the installation must occur between April 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Call the Ontario Power Authority: 1-877-797-9473 or visit Every Kilowatt Counts.

The Great Refrigerator Roundup
Residents of Ontario may book an appointment to have their energy guzzling second refrigerator picked up at no charge and safely disposed of. Residents who have a full-sized refrigerator or freezer that fits the specifications outlined online will also qualify to have any other appliances that appears on the “Secondary Appliance” list picked up. Same contact information as above.

peaksaver
Certain LDCs (local electricity distribution companies) in Ontario are offering the peaksaver program, which is available to those with central air conditioning. To become a participant in the program, agree to let your LDC install a device that will permit them to briefly reduce the central air conditioning electricity usage during peak demand times. Participants will receive a $25 incentive either as a credit on your bill or as a cheque received in the mail, depending on your LDC. Same contact information as above.

Enbridge: Programmable Thermostat $15 Rebate
A credit of $15 may be applied to the Enbridge Gas Distribution account for those who have natural gas heating systems and who purchase a programmable thermostat. To qualify, mail in the rebate coupon and a copy of the receipt to Enbridge on or before October 14, 2008.

Enbridge: $50 Water Heater Rebate Offer
Enbridge customers who replace their existing non-natural gas water heater with a natural gas water heater may be eligible for a $50 rebate. Please see the website for the rebate coupon, which must be received by Enbridge on or before October 14, 2008, and for more details. Same contact information as above.

Enbridge: Energy Star High-Efficiency Natural Gas Heating System $100 Rebate
Customers who upgrade their heating system to an Energy Star high-efficiency natural gas heating source may qualify for a $100 rebate applied to their Enbridge account. The rebate coupon must be received on or before October 14, 2008. Visit the website for more details. Same contact information as above.

YUKON

Yukon Housing Corporation Programs

Home Repair (HRP) and Home Repair Enhancement (HRE) Programs
Eligible homeowners who participate in the HRP and HRE programs who make improvements to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes may qualify for an interest free loan of up to $35,000. Call 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5759 or visit Yukon Housing Corporation.

Alternate Energy Systems
Those who put in alternate energy systems in their home may be eligible for a loan of a maximum of $30,000. Same contact information as above.

Home Energy Evaluations
Eligible homeowners who complete repairs and upgrades suggested in a home energy evaluation may qualify for a maximum grant of $400. Same contact information as above.

GreenHome Incentive
Those participating in the Home Repair Program will work with a Technical Officer from the Yukon Housing Corporation to certify their home to GreenHome standards. Once this certification is approved, the homeowner is eligible for a grant of up to 5% of the cost of each energy related upgrade (to a maximum of $1,750). Same contact information as above.

GreenHome Incentive for New Dwellings
Those building their home to GreenHome standards may be eligible for a $4,500 grant to cover construction costs, in addition to $750 for expenditures including design, inspections, building permits and certification. Same contact information as above.