Newfoundland Rebates/Incentives
Overall total provincial grant will not exceed $1,500
| Eligible Improvements / Retrofits When replacing ANY of the equipment listed in this brochure, the new equipment must have an efficiency rating equal to or higher than that of the original equipment. |
Grant Amounts
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| HEATING SYSTEM Replace your heating equipment with: |
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| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has a 94.0 per cent AFUE or higher and a brushless DC motor; |
$650
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| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has a 94.0 per cent AFUE or higher and a brushless DC motor (when installing a condensing furnace for the first time); |
$790
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| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil boiler that has an 85.0 per cent AFUE or higher; |
$750
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| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 85.0 per cent AFUE or higher; |
$375
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| Or |
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| an ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace that has an 85.0 per cent AFUE or higher and a brushless DC motor. |
$625
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| Install an earth-energy system (ground or water source) that is compliant with CAN/CSA-C448 and certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (www.geo-exchange.ca). (applies to a new system or a complete replacement). |
$1500
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| Replace a heat pump unit of an existing earth-energy system (ground or water source). The system must be compliant with CAN/CSA-C448 and certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (www.geo-exchange.ca). (per equipment replaced) |
$1500
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| Replace your existing space and domestic water heating equipment with an integrated mechanical system (IMS) that has an overall thermal per formance factor of 0.90 or higher. The system must be compliant with the CSA P.10-07 standard and meet or exceed the standard’s premium per formance requirements. (per equipment replaced) |
$1500
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| Replace your wood-burning appliance with a model that meets either CSA-B415.1-M92 or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (40 CFR Part 60) wood-burning appliance standard; or a masonry heater. (per equipment replaced) |
$375 *
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| Replace your solid fuel-fired outdoor boiler with a model that meets CAN/CSA-B415.1 or the U.S. EPA Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heater (OWHH Method 28) Program, Phase 1. The capacity of the new boiler must be equal to or smaller than the capacity of the boiler being replaced. |
$375
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| Install a minimum of five electronic thermostats for electric baseboard heaters. Electric baseboard heating must be the primary space heating system. (for each set of five electronic thermostats) |
$40/5
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| Install an ENERGY STAR qualified air-source heat pump for both heating and cooling that has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 14.5 or higher and a minimum heating capacity of 12 000 Btu/hour. (per equipment installed). |
$500
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* The Provincial Government also offers a separate wood pellet appliance rebate program www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr
Important Information about Air-Source Heat Pumps and Central Air Conditioners
In the case of air-source heat pumps and central air conditioners, a manufacturer’s new ENERGY STAR qualified matched condenser coil (outdoor unit comprising a condenser coil, compressor and cooling fan) and indoor evaporator coil (typically located with the furnace/air handler) must have a SEER of 14.5 or higher. Under no circumstances will the replacement of only one of these coils entitle the homeowner to a grant, just as components that are not certified by the manufacturer as being matched (i.e. tested together) will not be accepted. Currently, some manufacturers match their low SEER air conditioner/air-source heat pump coil packages with one of their brushless DC motor-equipped furnances (i.e. blowers) as a method to reduce the power consumption requirement for ENERGY STAR compliance and labeling. This arrangement is acceptable under the EnerGuide for Houses Program.
To be ENERGY STAR qualified in Canada, in addition to the minimum requirements of SEER 14.5, air-source heat pumps must also have a minimum heating seasonal per formance factor (HSPF) of 7.1 for Region V, which is more reflective of the Canadian climate.
If the heat pump is only rated for Region IV, which is used in the United States, it must have a minimum HSPF of 8.2.
Mini-split (ductless) air-source heat pumps must have at least one head per floor, excluding the basement, to qualify for a grant.
In the case of mini-split (ductless) air conditioners that do not have at least one head per floor, excluding the basement, each head will be considered a room air conditioner and the grant amount will be reflected as such.
When having your new central air conditioner or air-source heat pump installed, ask the contractor to indicate on your invoice the manufacturer’s name (not the model name) of the condenser coil and the model numbers of both the new condenser and evaporator coils. The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) reference number should also be referenced on the invoice. The energy advisor will request to see this information when per forming the post-retrofit evaluation of your home.
COOLING SYSTEM (Replacement only)
| Replace your central air-conditioning system with an ENERGY STAR qualified system that has a SEER of 14.5 or higher (complete system replacement, including indoor coil and outdoor components). See “Important Information about Air-Source Heat Pumps and Central Air Conditioners.” |
$250
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| Replace your window air conditioner(s) with an ENERGY STAR qualified unit(s). See “Important Information about Air-Source Heat Pumps and Central Air Conditioners.” |
$25
per unit replaced; maximum of 5 units) |
VENTILATION SYSTEM (New installation or replacement)
| Install a ventilation system that is certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) as a heat- or energy-recovery ventilator. The HVI Product Directory is available at www.hvi.org. Click “Consumers” and “Certified Products Directory.” (per equipment installed) |
$375
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DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM
| Install a solar domestic hot water system with solar collectors that meets the CAN/CSA F378.87 standard and provides a minimum energy contribution of 6000 megajoules per year. For a list of eligible solar collectors, see the “Glazed Water Heating Solar Collectors Flat Plate Collectors” and “Glazed Water Heating Solar Collectors–Evacuated Tube and Concentrating Collectors” sections of the “List of Accepted Solar Collectors” found at www.ecoaction.gc.ca/heat (per equipment replaced) |
$1,250
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| Install a drain-water heat recovery (DWHR) system. Grants are based on the efficiency of the system, determined by an independent testing facility. For a list of eligible systems and their efficiency, go to www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes and refer to Questions and Answers. (per equipment installed) |
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| efficiency between 30.0 and 41.9 per cent |
$95
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| efficiency of 42.0 per cent or higher |
$165
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BUILDING ENVELOPE
When adding insulation to the building envelope, pay special attention to the type and the placement of vapour barriers per local building codes.
CEILING INSULATION
A minimum of 20 per cent of the total ceiling area must be insulated to qualify. When the roof has more than one type (i.e. attic, cathedral ceiling, flat roof), all applicable grants are pro-rated based on the ceiling area that is insulated. The maximum grant for any combination of attic, cathedral ceiling and flat roof is $750. Grants listed reflect 100 per cent of the ceiling area being of one roof type.
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STARTING POINT
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| Increase the insulation value of: |
R-12 and less
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Greater than R-12 & up to R-25
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Greater than R-25 & up to R-35
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| your attic to achieve a total minimum insulation value of R-40 |
$500
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$250
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N/A
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| your attic to achieve a total minimum insulation value of R-50 |
$750
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$375
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$125
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| your flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling to achieve a total minimum insulation value of R-28 |
$750
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$250
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N/A
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Add a minimum insulation value of R-10 to your uninsulated flat roof and/or cathedral ceiling and qualify for a grant of $500.
EXTERIOR WALL INSULATION
A minimum of 20 per cent of the total exterior wall area must be insulated to qualify. The grant is based on the percentage of wall area that is insulated and does not include walls between individual units. See “Important Note about
Semi-Detached and Row Houses”.
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MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
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| Percent Area |
R-3.8 to R-9
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> R-9
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| 20% |
$225
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$375
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| 40% |
$450
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$750
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| 60% |
$675
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$1,125
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| 80% |
$900
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$1,500
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| 100% |
$1,125
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$1,500
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EXPOSED FLOOR INSULATION
(overhangs and floors above an unheated space, excluding crawl spaces)
| Insulate your entire exposed floor and increase its insulation value by a minimum of R-20. A minimum floor area of 14 square metres (150 square feet) must be insulated to qualify. |
$190
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FOUNDATION INSULATION
When both a basement and crawl space are present, all applicable grants are pro-rated to a maximum of $1,250 based on the total wall area that is insulated.
BASEMENT INSULATION
A minimum of 20 per cent of the foundation’s wall area (including basement and crawl space walls, where applicable) must be insulated to qualify. The grant is based on the percentage of wall area that is insulated and does not include walls between individual units. See “Important Note about Semi-Detached and Row Houses”.
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MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
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| Percent Area |
R-10 to R-23
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> R-23
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| 20% |
$125
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$250
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| 40% |
$250
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$500
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| 60% |
$375
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$750
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| 80% |
$500
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$1,000
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| 100% |
$625
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$1,250
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BASEMENT HEADER INSULATION
Seal and insulate your entire basement header area, increasing its insulation value by a minimum of R-20
| MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION | |
| R-20 |
$125
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CRAWLSPACE INSULATION
Insulate 100 per cent of the crawl space’s total exterior wall area,including the header area. See “Important Note about Semi-Detached and Row Houses.”
| MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION | |
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R-10 to R-23
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> R-23
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$500
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$1,000
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Or
Insulate 100 per cent of the floor above the crawl space to increase its insulation value by a minimum of R-24.
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MINIMUM ADDITIONAL INSULATION
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R-10 to R-23
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> R-23
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N/A
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$250
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SEMI-DETACHED AND ROW HOUSES:
In the case of a semi-detached or row house that is an end unit, the grant amount for the insulation of exterior walls, basement or crawl space walls is 75 per cent of the amounts shown. In the case of a row house that is a middle unit, the grant amount is 50 per cent of the amounts shown.
AIR SEALING
| Perform air sealing to improve the air tightness of your home to achieve the air change rate indicated in your evaluation report. |
$190
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| BONUS: If you reach 10 or 20 per cent better than the target included in your report, you can obtain an additional grant. |
10%
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$120
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20%
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$240
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DOORS/WINDOWS/SKYLIGHTS (heated space only)
| Replace windows and skylights with models that are ENERGY STAR qualified for your climate zone. (per unit replaced) | $40 per unit replaced |
Grants for windows and skylights are based on the number of rough openings (RO) in which windows or skylights were replaced between the pre- and post-retrofit evaluations. Each RO is counted as one window or skylight. An RO is defined as the structurally stable opening created by the builder for the installation of the window unit (i.e. framing and glazing) or skylight. (Note that a bay window, which may be made up of several windows, is regarded as one RO).
| Replace your exterior door(s) with an ENERGY STAR qualified model(s) for you climate zone. (per unit replaced) | $40 per unit replaced |
To be eligible for a grant, proof of ENERGY STAR qualification of windows, doors and skylights is required, such as the presence of an ENERGY STAR label on all of the replacement windows, doors or skylights indicating they are ENERGY STAR qualified for the house’s climate zone. If the labels are removed by the installer, you should request them as proof, or request a copy of an invoice indicating:
- the brand/product name
- the NRCan model reference number or the manufacturer’s model code
- the climate zone for which the windows, doors or skylights are qualified
WATER CONSERVATION
| Replace your toilet with a low-flush or dual-flush toilet rated at six litres per flush or less that meets the Los Angeles Supplementary Purchase Specification (SPS) and has a flush per formance of 350 grams or more. (per unit replaced) A product list is available on the Veritec Consulting Inc. web site at www.veritec.ca. | $65 maximum of 4 units per home |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Items covered under the EnerGuide for Houses Program have been determined by Natural Resources Canada as meeting or exceeding minimum energy efficiency standards. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador reserves the right to update the information contained in this document, including the grant amounts and the eligibility requirements, without notice, as required.
- All upgrades or renovations must meet local codes and by-laws. Before undertaking upgrades or renovations, find out about the appropriate products and installation techniques to ensure that your home’s building envelope and indoor air quality will not be compromised.
- Read carefully the recommendations found in your evaluation report.
- Renovations that are part of an addition made to a property following the pre-retrofit evaluation are not eligible for a retrofit grant and may reduce the grant amount for the improvement done on the existing portion of the house. Consult your energy advisor.
- For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified products, visit www.energystar.gc.ca. The ENERGY STAR name and the ENERGY STAR symbol are registered trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are used with permission.
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