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Community Retrofit Program

Active Transportation Plan - 29Community Adaptation / Resilience Plan - 23Community Climate Change Action / Environment Funds - 20Community Emissions Reduction/ Mitigation Plan - 27Community Emissions Reductions Progress Report - 18Community EV Strategy - 17Community GHG Reduction Targets - 30Community Retrofit Program - 26Complete Streets Policy - 21Corporate Adaptation / Resilience Plan - 20EV Ready Requirements in GDS / Parking By-law - 12Green Development Policies (GDS)- Community - 16Green Roof Requirements in GDS / By-law - 12Municipal Fleet Electrification Plan - 25Net Zero Municipal Facilities Commitment/Standard - 22Urban Agriculture Plans - 17Urban Forest Plans - 24

Brampton

1) The City of Brampton, together with the City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon, are designing a home energy retrofit program through the Peel Residential Energy Program (PREP). 2) Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) - The program aligns municipal sustainability priorities with ​community n​eeds, identifies integrated retrofit solutions, and fosters partnerships between public agencies, community organizations, businesses, and residents; currently there are 3 completed projects.

Burlington

Better Homes Burlington is a pilot program to help homeowners navigate home upgrades from start to finish. The program provides details about the types of upgrades, incentives and rebates available to undertake residential energy retrofits. Starting September 2023, the City will offer zero percent loans up to $10,000 for up to 20 homeowners in Burlington.

Caledon

The Town of Caledon, together with the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, are designing a home energy retrofit program through the Peel Residential Energy Program (PREP). Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel are working closely with neighbourhood residents and businesses to implement the West Bolton SNAP project: an on-the-ground demonstration of the town’s Community Climate Change Action Plan.

Dufferin County

The County completed a feasibility study for a community deep energy retrofit financing program in 2021.

Guelph

In support of Race To Zero, the City plans to offer a zero-interest loan to residential property owners in Guelph to help cover the costs of residential energy efficiency upgrades. The City is developing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in Guelph to be launched in 2023.

Halton Hills

Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program (10 homes) is in the implementation stage. Program Deployment is expected in 2024.

Hamilton

The Better Homes Hamilton (BHH) program is meant to provide a low barrier access to property owners with upfront capital in order to retrofit their buildings to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, and to live more comfortably. The program is scheduled to launch before the end of 2023 with the objective to provide up to $1 million in loans to homeowners

King

The Township is committed to implement PACE pilot program. It is one of the identified goal in the Climate Action Plan.

Kingston

City of Kingston community retrofitting program – Better Homes Kingston – is a local improvement charge (LIC) financing program to encourage homeowners to undertake deep-energy retrofits. Homeowners who participate in the program will qualify for up to $40,000 loans at 0 percent interest, with the option for an initial 30 percent upfront to pre-pay contractors for your services. This project is carried out with assistance from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, an endowment created by the Government of Canada. There are currently over 400 applications to Better Homes Kingston.

London

Greener Homes London works to provide residents with the guidance, tools and resources to assist them with reducing their environmental impact at home. The initiative provides up-to-date information & consultation on available rebates, loans, and incentive programs that provide financial assistance for implementing green modifications, our ultimate goal is to create more sustainable homes to create a more sustainable London for everyone to enjoy.

Markham

The City plans to apply for funding to complete a feasibility study through the Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) Initiative from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Oakville

The Town is currently working on a Business Case for a community retrofit program.

    Toronto

    1) Energy Retrofit Loans For Buildings - Through its Energy Retrofit Loan program, the City of Toronto provides low-interest financing for building retrofits that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. 2) Home Energy Loan Program, also known as BetterHomesTo is a residential program. The City of Toronto offers financing of up to $75,000 to cover the cost of home energy efficiency improvements through its Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). 3) SolarTO - Through this portal, the City provides information and resources to help Toronto residents and businesses assess the rooftop solar potential of their properties and proceed through the steps to installation.

    Vaughan

    The City completed a Home Energy Retrofit Program – 2020 Business Case and a pilot project is currently on hold.