Save on insulation costs with Efficiency Manitoba Insulation Upgrades & Rebates. To quote directly from Efficiency Manitoba: “Heating your home can account for almost 60% of your energy bill. Making sure your home is adequately insulated is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy bills.” Here at Above All, we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we want to help customers apply for any and all insulation upgrades, programs and rebates if needed. When you choose Above All to insulate your home, from your attic to basement , we will not only inform you about all of the rebates and programs available, we will help you through the application process step-by-step! Let’s dive into all of the insulation upgrades, programs and rebates that are available to us here in Manitoba, so every Winnipeg’er can save on energy bills year-round!
Homeowner Insulation Rebates
The main insulation rebate available to homeowners is called the Home Insulation Rebate. This rebate offer is through Efficiency Manitoba and provides rebates for attics, walls, and foundation walls. The first step is you have to find out if you quality. To help you figure out if your insulation project qualifies for this rebate, here is a list of qualifications, and a list of projects that aren’t eligible:
Do You Quality?
- You’re the homeowner with an active Manitoba Hydro account in your name.
- The home is your primary residence or the primary residence of your tenant and is occupied year-round.
- Your home is built before 1999.
- You haven’t started the insulation work yet, purchased materials, or removed any drywall, stucco, or insulation.
- Your home hasn’t previously received a rebate for the area you’re applying for.
- Your contractor or retailer is registered with Efficiency Manitoba.
Projects That Aren’t Eligible
- Garages, sunrooms, porches, or verandas
- Seasonal homes, cottages, or cottage conversions
- Homes that are under construction or renovation
- Projects that replace existing insulation
- Apartments, vacation rentals, or outbuildings
- Converting unheated spaces to heated spaces
- Projects that are in progress or are already complete
- Mobile home skirting
As you can see, one of the main qualifiers for this rebate is your home has to have been built before 1999. Of course, we can help you figure this all out. If you want to see the full list of qualifiers, and projects that are not eligible, see the bottom of the Home Insulation Rebate qualifying page.
Before we proceed with anything, we will confirm if you have been approved or not. A pre-verification inspection at your home might also be required. If approved, we can begin to insulate your home. After your insulation has been fully installed and paid for, we will help you complete and submit the final documents. Once these documents have been received by Efficiency Manitoba, they will finalize your rebate and send you a rebate cheque. A post-verification inspection may be required to finalize your rebate amount. It’s that easy when you choose Above All to insulate your home.
Financing Your Insulation Project
In addition to receiving a rebate from Efficiency Manitoba’s Home Insulation Rebate, there is financing available through Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan program. It is recommended that you apply for financing before we start installing insulation in your home. The Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan (HEEL) is a convenient and affordable financing option. How it works is, the monthly payment is added to your energy bill and no down payment is required. Currently there is an annual interest rate of 7.6% and only a minimum monthly payment of $15. For more information about the HEEL financing program through Manitoba Hydro, and to see how to apply, see their Home Efficiency Loan page.
Other Efficiency Rebates
Above we’ve covered the main insulation rebate for homeowners, but there are other important rebates worth mentioning. The rebates you don’t want to overlook are the First Nation Energy Efficiency Program and the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers because they offer insulation upgrades for Free for eligible homes and communities:
- Energy Efficiency Assistance Program: There are times when it can be hard to keep up with mortgage or rent payments, or buying groceries and still having enough money to pay your energy bills. This program helps lower your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable with their free or subsidized energy efficiency upgrades. The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program team of dedicated professionals take care of everything and manage the entire process. They identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors and take care of the payment, to help you save more.
- First Nation Energy Efficiency Program: When you qualify for this program, your insulation can be upgraded at no cost, so you can save on energy and reduce your monthly bills today! At first glance this program seemed like a general energy efficiency program that would upgrade showerheads, faucets and light bulbs. But if you play close attention, it also upgrades your insulation entirely for free! Efficiency Manitoba partners with your community to help everyone save money and energy. Upgrades that are free include: Free insulation upgrades, Free LED’s, FREE low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, FREE insulated pipe wrap, and FREE draft proofing. Their First Nation Energy Advisor works with you to create a plan that works for everyone. Then local community members are hired to execute it. See the First Nation Energy Efficiency Program for more details, and to get started. If you or your community is interested, send them an email and they’ll get back to you right away! They’ll help you make a plan and get the most out of this program. They cover the costs and even offer training if needed. Once the work is done, the entire community will benefit from lower bills and more energy efficient homes.
- Métis Energy Efficiency Offers: Lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable by getting free or subsidized upgrades. The Métis Energy Efficiency Offers program is partnering with the Manitoba Métis Federation to help raise awareness of these offers and help lower energy bills for income qualifying Manitobans. These offers include: Free Insulation, Free Home Energy Check-Up, Free Natural Gas Furnace Upgrade, Natural Gas Builder Upgrade and Free Energy Saving Devices. 3 Simple Steps: 1) You Apply, 2) They Plan, and 3) You Save. See the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers page for more details, or get in touch with them to start saving!
- Canada Greener Homes Grant: Homeowners may also be eligible for additional rebates and financing through the Canada Greener Homes Grant, on top of any of the other insulation rebates already mentioned. Weirdly, there’s not that much information on this grant, even on their website. But there are two grants available: 1) Grants from $125 to $5,000 – To get back a portion of your costs for eligible home retrofits, and 2) Up to $600 – As a maximum contribution toward the total costs of your pre- and post retrofit EnerGuide evaluations. To find more information, it seems they require you to start the application process. We encourage you to investigate more and apply, which you can do on the Government of Canada’s Canada Greener Homes Grant’s website. We’ve included this grant in our list because we want all Canadian’s to make their homes greener and more environmentally friendly so our future can be safely sustainable.
At Above All we want to make sure all Manitobans are protected year-round. That’s why we provide as much information as we can about the Efficiency Manitoba insulation rebates, programs and upgrades. We’ll even help you apply if needed, and give you any information we can for all other insulation and efficiency rebates and programs. When you choose Above All, you are choosing an efficient home that will save you money on energy bills year-round!
Contact us today to get your free insulation quote, and we’ll help you apply for any Efficiency Manitoba insulation rebates and upgrades if needed. Cash in on the benefits of efficient insulation, and start saving on utility bills now!