Replace an existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR® high-efficiency unit.

Improve your air conditioning system by replacing air filters, cleaning coils, optimizing refrigerant levels and blower components, and calibrating sensors.

Receive an initial assessment to identify air leaks, followed by standard weatherization improvements, such as weather stripping and caulking of doors and windows.

Reinforce existing insulation with blow-in or batt insulation that is up to current building standards.

Using air pressure to distribute a waterborne sealant, the Aerobarrier system can seal any leaks, big or small, in your home. This upgrade is best for homeowners planning renovations or moving into a new home. Contact us for more details and to arrange an assessment and on-site visit.

* Limited spots available.

The Save on Energy HomeSealSaver Program offers incentives to residents in the Belle River area for approved energy-efficiency upgrades that will be incentivized directly at the point of sale. These upgrades include air sealing, insulation, and air conditioning tune-ups and replacements.

A participant in the program must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Reside in an area with one of the following postal codes:
  • N0R 0A2
  • N0R 0A4
  • N0R 0A8
  • N0R 1A0
  • N0R 1C0
  • N0R 1A7
  • N0R 1N0
  • N0R 1S0
• Own the residence where the eligible measures will be installed.
• Enter into a Participant Agreement with the IESO, and sign a work order no later than December 31, 2024.

The residence must:

• Be a detached, semi-detached or townhouse single-family home located in the program zone.
• Be at least 10 years old.
• Not have undertaken any major upgrades or building envelope improvements (window replacements, insulation upgrades, air barrier replacement, exterior siding/insulation and/or air conditioning equipment) in the last 5 years.

AC Tune-Up – Free up to $150 

This measure is for conducting appropriate maintenance and re-tuning of the central air conditioning unit to improve its operating efficiency. This involves:

• Inspecting and cleaning coils and filters.
• Verifying and calibrating sensors where appropriate.
• Verifying refrigeration levels.
• Conducting an overall system check and performance.

Replace existing central AC with ENERGY STAR® high-efficiency unit – Up to $460 

This measure involves replacing an old AC with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 12 [or Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 10 or lower] with a new one with SEER of 20 (EER 14.4) or higher. The contractor will also investigate the opportunity to resize the equipment if air sealing and attic insulation are also completed.

Guided Air Sealing – Free up to $600 

This measure covers methods of sealing air leakage paths to decrease the natural air infiltration rate within an eligible facility. A blower door test is completed and used to guide the application of various products and fixes to the building envelope, which may include caulking, gasketing, and weather stripping, among other methods.

Aerobarrier Air Sealing* – Free (a value of up to $3,000)

Aerobarrier employs an innovative air sealing technology, involving an aerosol product that is sprayed inside the house. It effectively seals the residential envelope, reducing air leakage and improving energy efficiency.

Attic Insulation Upgrade – Up to $300 

This measure involves the assessment of the current insulation level, its R-value, and adding more insulation to increase the R-value to a minimum of R-50.

The application is to be submitted by December 31, 2024, and installation is to be completed by February 13, 2025. The installed measures must not replace existing equipment that was previously incented by the IESO or the Government of Ontario.

The purpose of the preliminary home assessment, which includes a site visit, is to assess your house and identify potential energy-saving opportunities that will lead to HomeSealSaver measures being installed in your home. The assessor will make a list of the eligible measures that are recommended to be installed.

The assessor will examine the following:

• review your HVAC equipment, as well as building envelope upgrades such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, roofing, etc.
• your air conditioning equipment
• your attic to measure existing insulation levels
• other areas of the house for a visible inspection of potential air leaks.

The assessor will then make recommendations to the homeowner on what eligible measures from the HomeSealSaver program should be installed to increase your home’s energy efficiency, along with a roster of program-approved contractors. Participants can contact these contractors to obtain quotes for the recommended measures.

The contactors will invoice you for their services, adding the discount equivalent to the incentive amount right on your bill.