Upgrading Your Windows: An Incentive to Act Quickly.
It’s only natural to want to cut down on your expenses as a homeowner. Energy rebates in Ontario are a popular way that homeowners can save money and with a new motion in place, homeowners who are looking to do environmentally friendly renovations might be able to qualify for a new provincial rebate. In this blog, we will discuss about the ontario energy rebate incentive.
Adding energy efficient windows or doors to your home are two of the qualifying renovations that can be applicable for the rebate.
But before you go ahead and choose which products you want to have installed inside your home, here is more information about the new rebate in Ontario:
– Applicable home renovations must be environmentally friendly changes that impact the inside or outside of your home. Elements include: furnaces, windows, attic insulation, thermostats, weather proofing, faucets and shower heads.
– Before your rebate is approved, you must have a home energy audit conducted inside your home. The cost of this audit must be paid at the owner’s expense.
– Once the audit is completed, you will be notified what you can qualify for and the amount that you will receiving back.
– In order to receive the rebate, you must show proof of receipts. Rebates are eligible for up to $5,000 from Union Gas and $2100 from Enbridge.
Here at Ecotech, we can assist you in the selection and installation of your new windows and doors. Not sure which factors to consider when you’re choosing either of these materials for your home?
Here are three important elements that you should keep in mind:
Warranty
Ensure your windows and doors come with a manufacturer warranty. New windows and doors are a big investment – and you want to make sure that you have peace-of-mind knowing that if something goes wrong, the problem can be fixed. In saying this, the longer warranty – the better. At Ecotech, every single one of our products will come with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
Choose Right Company
Hire the right company. Do as much research as possible and before you hire a company you aren’t familiar with, research their experience online. Do they have a Better Business Bureau rating? What about online testimonials on site such as Homestars? Both of these speak volumes about how the company operates and what type of results they are capable of offering you.
Energy Star
Look for the Energy Star seal of approval. Ask your company if their products are Energy Star certified, which will ensure your new windows and doors have maximum efficiency and protection against the outside elements. Other important factors include: low e-missive coating, and vinyl frames.
Owning a home can be costly; between annual maintenance and sometimes unpredictable utility bills, the stress of home ownership can quickly and easily become daunting.
Rebate programs can make your eco-friendly investments pay back even faster. Act quickly and take advantage of these opportunities by contacting us today!
