HOME ENERGY RETROFITS
Upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems
Home energy retrofits is a process to upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems. It may involve improving light fixtures, sealing windows and doors, adding insulation, and more. Residents who invest in home energy upgrades can lower their energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect against energy price increases and improve the comfort in their homes.
Looking for more information on how to get started? Check out the home energy programs below or visit Your Voice Markham for details about the entire retrofit process.
Rebates, Incentives and Support Programs
These are the rebates and incentives available to Markham residents
Program Available upgrades and support Is a home energy assessment required? This program offers single or bundled upgrades for greater savings.
- Heat pump water heaters
- Windows and doors
- Insulation (attic, wall, foundation, exposed floor)
- Air sealing
- Heat pumps
- Solar panels and battery storage
- Smart thermostats
Yes, a pre- and post-retrofit assessment is required for the following upgrades:
- Heat pump water heaters
- Windows and doors
- Air sealing
- Attic insulation
- Foundation insulation
- Exposed floor insulation
- Exterior wall insulation
This program offers interest-free loans up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years.
- Insulation
- Air sealing
- Windows and doors
- Thermostat
- Space and water heating
- Renewable energy
- Resiliency measures
- Low rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
Yes, a pre- and post-retrofit assessment is required for all upgrades. Learn more about support programs or flexible payment programs for individuals or families who need help paying their electricity bills.
Payment support programs include:
- Flexible Payment Arrangements
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Equal Payment Plan
No This program offers free energy upgrades for insulation, draft proofing, and smart thermostats to income qualifying homes.
- Free home energy assessment
- Free energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat
- Free installation by qualified contractors
An EnerGuide home evaluation is not required. However, a program assessment is needed to check specific measures in your home. This program offers support to income-eligible electricity consumers on their monthly electricity costs
Comprehensive support includes:
- LED light bulbs
- Energy-efficient refrigerators
- Energy-efficient freezers
- Energy-efficient dehumidifiers
- Energy-efficient window air conditioner
- Drying rack for clothes
- Smart power strip
- High-efficiency showerheads (standard and handheld)
- Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathroom)
- Additional attic or basement insulation
- Weatherstripping around doors and windows
- Smart thermostat(s)
- Cold climate air source heat pump
Energy saving kits include:
- LED light bulbs
- Weather-stripping
- High-efficiency handheld showerhead
- Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathroom)
- Retractable clothesline
- LED night light
- Block heater timer
An EnerGuide home evaluation is not required. However, a program assessment is needed to check specific measures in your home. If you notice information that is out of date, please notify us
Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO)
Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Take part in a Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshop.
MyHEAT
Air leaks in your home, especially around windows and doors, force your air conditioner and heater to work harder throughout the year. This can lead to higher energy bills and uncomfortable rooms.
