We believe the Liberals could expand and invest more in this program so that more families benefit, to create jobs and further reduce our emissions," he said in a media statement. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses.
Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. Businesses that are, or were, required to shut down or significantly restrict services due to provincial public health measures can apply for rebates for their energy costs, including electricity and natural gas or where natural gas is not available, propane and heating oil , provided in the form of grants, to help with their fixed costs.
Funding will take the form of a rebate and will cover the entire length of time that regionally targeted public health restrictions are in place.
Eligible businesses in regions that are or were subject to Control restrictions or previously modified Stage 2 restrictions include:. In addition, eligible businesses in regions subject to Lockdown measures in the previous COVID response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open, include:. In addition, eligible businesses in regions subject to the Provincewide Shutdown measures, include:.
Applicants will be able to complete a single form to apply for any — or all — of these programs: PPE support, property tax rebates, energy cost rebates or the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. Applicants must provide the following:. Sault Ste.
District of Timiskaming. Simcoe County. District of Muskoka. Thunder Bay. District of Parry Sound. Essex County. United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry. Eligibility requirements vary by district. Therefore, if you qualify and you have repairs that do need to be done for the sake of health and safety—or accessibility—then you can take advantage of this program to cover all your bases: health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Below is a short list of areas to get you started:.
This program, funded by the Ontario Energy Board and administered through your local utility company, can help you pay your electricity bill. But if you use additional electricity for medical reasons such as running a kidney dialysis machine, you could receive a larger credit, so be sure to let your utility company know if this is the case for you. If you qualify, you will have to reapply every 2 years though, unless you are over 65 or receiving CPP disability benefits, in which case you only have to reapply every 5 years.
To apply, just download the application form. Then print and sign the consent form and send it to the address on the form. If you prefer, you can contact an OESP Centre 1 [] and they will mail you an application form. Make sure you have your electricity bill account number, service address, and account holder details; the birthdates and names of all residents in your home; and social insurance numbers or temporary tax numbers for tax-filing household members.
Did you know there are special rules that utility companies in Ontario have to follow when it comes to low-income households? This program, funded by the Ontario Energy Board and administered by all local utility companies ensures those rules are followed and everyone has reasonable access to electricity.
If you think this program could help you, contact your local electricity company or the United Way:. Some other energy-efficient items you could get include everything from lightbulbs to bigger items such as programmable thermostats or window air conditioners. The only catch is this program includes a detailed in-home energy assessment, which is actually a great thing because you get free advice on steps that you can take to save even more energy.
Saving energy means saving money! Every electricity company has their own version of this program, so call the IESO at or your local electricity company to learn more and apply. A couple of these versions are listed below. Call the IESO at for more information or to apply. If the building is eligible, all the tenants will qualify. Every penny counts for most of us, but most especially for those families with a low income.
But you also need to be a Hydro One customer living in a home less than 3 stories high and less than m2 to qualify with Hydro One. And remember, if you rent, you will need the consent of your landlord.
No one should have to choose between food and heat or light , so the Region of Waterloo has a one-time emergency fund that could help you out and maybe even take away a little of that stress. If you receive Ontario Works, just contact your caseworker. Monday to Friday, and select Option 1. When you call, try and have some of the following information ready to make the process easier:.
And we all know how cold Ontario winters can be, so Enbridge wants to ensure everyone is cozy through the winter. You even get free draft proofing and additional insulation! All you have to do to enjoy these benefits is complete the online application form or download it and mail it with your proof of income, your last tax assessment or benefit statement, and your gas bill account number to one of the Enbridge service centres.
Or, call one of their service centres , but have all your information handy. Just like the Enbridge program, this one from Union Gas will help you stay warm and healthier through the cold winter months.
And a side benefit? Even though the improvements they make through this program are aimed at keeping you warmer in the winter, the same improvements will keep your home cooler in the summer.
What do you get? After you apply online , Union Gas will call you to arrange an appointment and send you a hard copy application to fill out and send back via mail or email. Make sure you include your supporting documents, which will include a Notice of Assessment from every adult living in the home or another form of income verification. This fund helps to reconnect, prevent disconnection, or assist in paying energy arrears for hydro, gas, or oil services, regardless of immigration status.
Just call This was introduced in January , and the rebate is automatically applied to your bill. Every hydro company in Ontario delivers the energy-efficiency programs offered under the Save On Energy umbrella.
Some descriptions of this program administered by the larger hydro companies are listed later in this article. Heating your home is the biggest money sucker on your utility bill. Why not take advantage of this program to not only save money on the purchase of new, energy-efficient heating products but also to save money every single month after that for the life of the product? Add that up over the expected year life span of your new furnace!
What could be easier? Jump on this opportunity today because it disappears on December this year. But you still have until February this year, to submit your application form. To apply, all you have to do is hire a certified contractor to buy and install your new furnace. Enter your postal code here to find out. This program is meant to help with individual purchases rather than whole renovation or retrofit programs.
The Whole Home Program is an energy- and money-saving program created to allow all Ontario homeowners to benefit from a wide range of rebates.
Truly, why not receive thousands of dollars in incentives to make upgrades throughout your entire house, use less energy, and save money? Get money back for saving the planet and your bank account? Yes please! The first step is to get an energy assessment done on your home.
It only takes about 2 hours. While it is a requirement of the program, it also helps you learn the best ways to reduce your energy use, such as replacing your furnace, replacing windows, or installing new or more insulation.
The second step is to finish the recommended upgrades, whether you hire someone for all of them or just for the ones that need a certified contractor. But, since the more you upgrade with this program, the more you save, so why not upgrade a few more items that could save you money? The final step is to have your post-assessment done.
This one will only take about an hour. As hot and humid as it can get during a typical Ontario summer, many homes rely on their family pool to keep them cool, as expensive as they can be to run and maintain. This program could save you a bundle this summer though. All you have to do to jump on this program is hire a certified vendor. This program, offered and administered by Enbridge, is designed to help you make your entire home work to save you money.
Like the Save On Energy Whole Home program, a home assessment is a required component so you can reap the benefits of all the upgrades and rebates included in this program.
All you have to do is book an appointment with a certified energy advisor to get started. Once your advisor has examined your home, they will recommend the best energy-efficient measure s for you. For example, perhaps you need more or better insulation. Or maybe you could benefit from a new furnace. And there are additional incentives available as well, such as rebates for installing smart thermostats see below.
Have you been thinking of tackling an energy-efficient renovation project before another cold winter comes blowing in? If having a home energy assessment sounds like just an extra, nuisance step, think again.
0コメント