Free one-on-one support for eligible low-income homeowners and renters. Helps residents identify available rebates, energy-efficiency programs, and home upgrades.
Learn more: https://www.wellington.ca/EnergyCoach
Grants, Incentives, and Resources
Wellington County offers several programs and services to help residents reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. These programs can help connect residents to rebates, home energy upgrades, financing options, and energy-saving resources.
Provides financial assistance to eligible low-income homeowners for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements, including some energy-efficiency measures.
Learn more: Wellington County Housing Services
Available through Wellington County Library branches. Includes tools and resources to help residents better understand and reduce household energy use.
Learn more: Home Energy Efficiency Transition | Climate Change | Planning
Home Energy Efficiency Transition (HEET) Program
A County-led initiative is being developed to help homeowners finance energy-efficiency upgrades, such as heat pumps, insulation, and building envelope improvements, through low-cost repayment options.
Learn more: Home Energy Efficiency Transition | Climate Change | Planning
Provincial and Federal Programs
Homeowners and renters in Ontario can also access a variety of provincial and federal programs to help reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and lower emissions. Incentives are available for home energy upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation, windows, solar panels, and smart thermostats, while additional supports may help with electricity bills and housing-related costs. Program funding and eligibility can change over time, so be sure to check program websites for the latest information.
Home Renovation Savings Program
Rebates for heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, solar panels, battery storage, smart thermostats, and other energy-saving upgrades. Website: Home Renovations Savings Program Website
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA)
Helps households currently heating with oil transition to efficient electric heat pumps. Website: Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program Website
Save on Energy Programs
Offers conservation programs, incentives, and tools to help reduce electricity consumption. Website: Save on Energy Programs Website
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
A tax-free benefit that helps eligible residents with energy, property tax, and sales tax costs. Website: Ontario Trillium Benefit Website
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Monthly on-bill electricity bill assistance for lower-income households. Website: Ontario Electricity Support Program Website
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Emergency financial assistance for households experiencing difficulty paying electricity or natural gas bills. Website: Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Website
Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives and Tax Measures
Information on available incentives, tax measures, and charging infrastructure programs. Website: Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives and Tax Measures Website