ocial community
Energy efficient renovations
Renovate using energy efficient measures
and take advantage of substantial financial assistances
The Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) offers a financial assistance of $2 per cubic metre of natural gas saved following renovation work done on the building envelope.1.
What measures are eligible?
- Replacement of windows and sliding glass doors;
- Reconditioning of windows and sliding glass doors;
- Insulation of the attic;
- Insulation of walls;
- Insulation of basements;
- Complete caulking of the building.
You can also receive a financial assistance of $3 per cubic metre of natural gas saved for the purchase and installation of
solar air and/or water heating systems and drain water heat recovery units. Consult these programs for details.
Are you eligible for this program?
Housing cooperatives, non profit housing cooperations, and social community organizations servicing low income clients whose building is primarily heated by natural gas are eligible.
Steps to follow:
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Register
Complete the Participant’s Guide before starting the renovation work and submit a copy for each building to be renovated to the EEF.
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Wait for confirmation
The EEF will confirm the financial assistance potentially available based on the cubic metres of natural gas to be saved. |
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Carry out the work
You must carry out the work in accordance with the information submitted to the EEF in the Participant’s Guide.
You have up to 3 months following the completion of the renovation work to make a request for financial assistance. |
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Once the renovation work is completed, send us:
- Photos taken during and after the renovation work;
- A copy of the bills for the materials installed and labour;
- Your request for financial assistance in the form of a bill. Consult the explanations in the document
Example of Request for Financial Assistance (PDF | 546 ko).
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Receive!
Following the receipt of the various documents and confirmation that the work has been completed, the EEF will pay you the financial assistance. |