ERA- Energy Retrofit Assistance program
It’s FREE to Income-Qualified Households in the Peel Region
This pilot program is designed to assist energy-burdened and income-qualified households.
Let’s remove the cost barrier. CCET will provide you with retrofits that immediately provide greater comfort, energy and cost-savings.
For Peel Region Residents
Your Energy Savings Begins Here
FAQs
CCET’s program is designed to complement the utility offerings for qualifying income-eligible and energy-burdened households
How Do I Get Started
Sign up here(Google Form link) online, or email us at info@energytransform.ca, or give CCET a call 1-289-998-0923
Can Anyone Participate
This is an income-qualified program for residents of Peel only. We will verify your income once you have completed the application process. The income is based on the following:
- A resident of an eligible Social Housing property, OR
- An individual who owns a residence, is listed as the primary or secondary utility account holder, AND meets ONE of the following criteria:
- Received assistance from one of the following programs in the past 12 months:
- Any on-reserve community member.
- Has an annual household income for the previous year that does not exceed the following limits:
Number in Household Income 1 $47,090 2 $66,595 3 $81,561 4 $94,179 5 $105,295 6 $115,345 7+ $124,586
What does the program include?
- Free upgrades that may include an air source heat pump or hybrid water heater
- An EnerGuide Audit (site visit and assessment) from a certified Natural Resource Canada Energy Advisor
- A comprehensive EnerGuide report with recommended energy efficiency upgrades
- Upgrades that may or may not include:
- Air Source Heat Pump installation
- Heat pump water heater
- LED bulbs
- Programmable thermostat
- Weather stripping
- Carbon monoxide monitor
What is a home energy assessment and what is involved?
The Energy Advisor will collect data often starting on the exterior with photos and perhaps a thermal imaging camera, then moving to the inside. The data is entered into energy performance software to calculate your home EnerGuide rating.
Data that is collected may include:
- Air tightness, insulation levels and types of windows and doors.
- Heating system sizes and ratings, water heaters, ventilation if any, and air conditioning.
- Confirmation and locations of all heating and cooling locations.
- All wood-fired and fuel-fired heating must be turned off prior to the evaluation. It will be returned to its pre-test settings when the site visit is complete.
Is the program available only to owner-households, or can renters also participate?
Initially, we will only be working with homeowners, but the pilot is designed to eventually expand to renters.
Is there a dollar cap on the retrofits provided in the CCET ERA program?
The retrofits will be based on the most beneficial installations. We have targeted an average amount of upgrades at $11,500 per household. Some homes will require more installs and others less.
What do I need to do to prepare for a site visit?
- Please have any equipment and mechanical systems information available. Age of mechanical systems and model numbers are helpful but not required.
- Make sure the access to mechanical systems is accessible and as easy to access as possible.
- Your liability and consent forms have been signed and submitted to CCET.
Is the work warrantied?
Yes. We are working with licensed contractors who warranty their work.
Do I have a choice of the contractor for the installations?
No. CCET has carefully chosen and vetted the contractors for this program and working closely with the experts at Mits Air Conditioning.
Who do I call if I have questions or concerns?
CCET energy coaches will answer any program questions and help you with the retrofit decisions, information about equipment and scheduling for audits and installations. Email here or call 1-289-998-0923
If I meet the requirements, will I be guaranteed to receive the free retrofits?
CCET and the energy advisors will determine the households most in need of the retrofits. You may not qualify in all these categories. We base the households receiving retrofits on four criteria:
- Income and energy burdene percentage
- Age of house
- Age of mechanical systems
- Gas disconnection cost savings
What if I don’t want some of the recommended retrofits?
You may decide if you don’t want any of the recommended installations.
Are the upgrades CCET provides really free?
Yes! There is no cost to the homeowner!
Why the Energy Retrofit Assistance Program Matters
Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s important you feel comfortable- warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The ERA program will address the most beneficial ways based on energy audits that will support your lifestyle and provide greater comfort.
Cost and Energy Savings
Energy efficiency equals cost savings.CCET is committed to providing energy efficiency retrofits to everyone- not just those households that have higher incomes and are able to afford the upfront costs of retrofits.
Community Support
Supporting vulnerable and underserved households is essential to the work that CCET provides in the region of Peel. This program will serve those families who would benefit the most from energy efficiency upgrades.
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Thank you to these generous program sponsors
