Residential customers

The latest Save on
Energy programs

To support the growing energy demands within Ontario, we’re partnering with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to offer various programs for residential customers looking to invest in energy-efficient home improvements.

Whether it’s a major renovation or equipment upgrades, these incentives can help you conserve energy and save more.

For questions about the programs, email us at Conservation@HydroOne.com

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Home Renovation Savings Program

Get rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades including insulation, smart thermostats, heat pumps, electric appliances, windows and solar panels.

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Eligible upgrade examples:

  • Up to $7,700 in insulation savings
  • Up to $10,000 in solar panel and battery storage savings
  • Up to $12,000 in heat pump savings

Eligible customers:

  • Ontario homeowners with a detached, semi-detached, rowhouse, townhouse or mobile home on a permanent foundation 
  • Are connected to Enrbidge Gas’ natural gas distribution system or the Ontario electricity grid 
  • Homes with primary propane, oil and/or wood heating may also qualify for rebates 

Whether you rent or own, you may qualify for one or more of the following offers:

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Comprehensive support

Eligible households can have an energy-efficient expert visit their home to conduct a free energy needs assessment to identify upgrade and eligible replacement opportunities.

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Heat pump incentives

For a limited time, eligible households with oil‑fuelled heating systems can receive up to $25,000 in funding to fully cover equipment and installation costs when transitioning from oil heating to an electric heat pump.

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Energy saving kits

Eligible households can receive a free kit with easy‑to‑install products to help you better manage energy costs while improving comfort.

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Remote First Nations Energy‑Efficiency Program

This program provides funding support to remote First Nations communities to implement energy-efficiency projects that will help them manage energy use more effectively to save on energy costs and increase the comfort of their homes and businesses.

Eligible residential customers

Eligible residential customers can receive funding for standard energy-efficient upgrades (LED bulbs, smart power bars, water-saving measures), appliance replacements (Refrigerators, chest freezers, window air conditioners, dehumidifiers) or insulation and draft-proofing (attic insulation, calking around windows and weather stripping, smart thermostats, bathroom automatic exhaust fan).

Eligible business customers

Eligible business customers can receive funding for equipment upgrades including commercial LED lighting retrofits, lighting control sensors and smart thermostats.

Applications

Program representatives will reach out to the chief and council of each eligible community to confirm their community’s interest in participating in the program. After the chief and council confirm their community’s participation in the program, eligible households or businesses who wish to participate will be asked to sign up.

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Energy Affordability Program

Available to Métis and on- and off-reserve First Nations customers, this program offers energy-saving upgrades tailored to the specific needs of your home, all at no cost. A more energy-efficient home means more comfort and more money in your wallet.

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First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program

On-reserve First Nations communities in Ontario are eligible to receive up to $330,000 in funding and technical support to undertake projects to improve the energy efficiency of band-owned commercial and institutional facilities, manage their electricity use more effectively, and save on energy costs.

Program offers

Program offers include:

  • Up to $330,000 in funding for the installation of energy-efficiency upgrades in on-reserve band-owned and operated commercial and institutional facilities
  • On-site energy assessments and an audit report identifying energy-efficiency projects in up to 15 facilities chosen by the participant
  • A community benchmark report to compare the energy use of these facilities with other similar facilities with the goal of prioritizing them for further assessment
  • Project support from Save on Energy’s program delivery partner with identifying, engaging and coordinating installation contractors

Eligible customers

Eligible customers:

  • All on-reserve First Nations communities in Ontario connected to the provincial electricity grid are eligible to participate
  • Commercial and institutional facilities must be located on band-owned land and operated for the use and benefit of the community
  • An executed Band Council Resolution is required
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Energy savings 101

Explore low-cost and no-cost tips and tricks to improve your home’s energy efficiency all year long. 

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Fight phantom power

Discover how much energy your electronics really use when on stand-by and get tips on how to save more. 

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Boost appliance efficiency

Use our calculator to compare major appliance energy usage, plus see how simple changes add up to big savings.

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Savings that make a splash

Keep your water hot and costs cool with our hot water heating guide to save money without sacrificing comfort.

Additional support and services

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Financial support

With the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, eligible customers can receive up to $780 of the amount owing on their bill.

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Take control of your bill

With budget billing, your energy costs are spread evenly throughout the year, so you’ll know exactly what to expect each month.  

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Monthly bill credits

The Ontario Electricity Support Program provides on-bill credits up to $113 to support low-income customers. 

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