ecoENERGY Evaluations
At Sears Canada, we're committed to helping our customers reduce their energy bills. We want to make it easy for homeowners to implement the most energy efficient solutions.
The ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes initiative was developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to help and encourage Canadians to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
On June 6th, 2011, the Government of Canada renewed the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program until March 31, 2012. Under the program, homeowners can qualify for up to $5,000 in federal grants when replacing existing equipment with qualifying products. These products can include, but are not limited to, windows, water heaters, insulation and home heating and cooling equipment. Here’s an example of some of the products that qualify:
| Product |
Grants Up to ($) |
| Furnace |
$790 |
| Attic Insulation |
$750 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump |
$500 |
| Heat Recovery Ventilation |
$375 |
| Water Heater |
$375 |
| Central Air Conditioner |
$250 |
| Low-flush toilet (per unit) |
$65 |
| Window (per rough opening) |
$40 |
The complete grant table can be found on NRCan's website.
If you have not participated in the ecoENERGY program previously, you need to register on NRCan's website prior to booking an appointment for a pre-retrofit evaluation. Homeowners that have had their properties evaluated since April 1, 2007 can also register as long as they have not received the maximum grant of $5,000.
Easy Steps to Qualify for Grants
Sears Energy Advisors make it easy for you to reduce your energy bills by identifying energy-saving opportunities within your home.
We also provide the necessary documentation required for you to make the most of the grants currently available through the renewed Government of Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program.
1. Book your Pre-Retrofit Evaluation
• Register online with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and receive a registration number
• Call 1.800.961.8913 to book your pre-retrofit energy evaluation with one of our NRCan licensed Sears Energy Advisors
2. Pre-Retrofit Evaluation
• Learn about your home “as a system” from a certified Sears Energy Advisor who will use specialized tools such as a blower door, explain the findings and indicate areas for greater household efficiency
• Receive an official energy evaluation report that includes an EnerGuide rating from 0 to 100
3. Complete Upgrades
• Schedule grant-eligible retrofits
• Complete all energy efficient upgrades (make sure to keep your receipts)
4. Post-Retrofit Evaluation
• Arrange for your post-retrofit evaluation with your Sears Energy Advisor no later than March 31, 2012
• Your Advisor will process and submit your application for applicable federal and provincial grants
5. Receive Government Grants
• Receive your grant cheque(s) after the post-retrofit evaluation
• Benefit from reduced energy bills, increased comfort and enhanced home market value
