National Network To Deliver Energy Retrofit Incentives

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(NC)—A new federal incentive that offers Canadians extra motivation for improving the energy efficiency of their homes will be delivered with the assistance of a well-established network of energy advisors from coast to coast.

Announced in August 2003, the incentive is part of the EnerGuide for Houses Program, which was launched by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency and helps Canadians improve the energy efficiency of their homes to save money, increase comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change.

With the EnerGuide for Houses service, an independent energy advisor visits the home, performs an evaluation, calculates an energy efficiency rating and recommends measures to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a healthy living environment. After the homeowner has completed some or all of the recommended upgrades, the advisor performs a follow-up evaluation and establishes a new energy efficiency rating.

These unbiased energy advisors, who have been delivering the EnerGuide for Houses service since it was introduced by ...
... Natural Resources Canada in 1998, will play a key role in the new incentive program. In addition to providing advice on your home's incentive potential, the advisor will submit an application on your behalf, complete with supporting documentation. Incentive cheques will then be sent directly to the homeowner.

Only homes that have pre- and post-retrofit evaluations from a licensed EnerGuide for Houses advisor are eligible for incentives.

For more information about the incentive or to locate an EnerGuide for Houses delivery agent in your area, visit energuideforhouses.gc.ca or call 1 800 387-2000 (toll-free) or 995-2943 in the National Capital Region.

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