News Release
For Immediate Release
Liberal Government Launches Canada Greener Homes Grant
MAY 27, 2021 LABRADOR, NL
Climate action starts at home. By helping Canadians make their homes more energy-efficient and more comfortable, the Government of Canada is making it easier for them to lower their energy bills and their home’s carbon footprint. This will reduce energy waste and lower emissions, support a low-carbon economy and create a cleaner, more prosperous future for all Canadians.
Today, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, announced that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and our Liberal government launched the new Canada Greener Homes Grant. It helps Canadian homeowners across the country improve the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.
Up to 700,000 Canadian homeowners, including those living in Indigenous, northern, rural and remote communities, are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes and up to $600 for pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide home energy evaluations. Eligible home upgrades include replacing windows and doors, adding insulation, sealing air leaks, improving heating and cooling systems (e.g., heat pumps), installing smart thermostats and installing solar panels.
We need more energy advisors to conduct these EnerGuide evaluations from coast to coast to coast. Last week, we announced our commitment to recruit and train up to 2,000 new energy advisors. This recruitment is focused on advancing diversity and inclusion and will create new jobs and drive economic growth that benefits everyone.
Today’s announcement is just one of the many steps your Liberal government is taking to fight climate change, lower emissions and protect the environment. Through Canada’s strengthened climate plan, A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy, we are making life more affordable for Canadians, creating good middle-class jobs, and building a stronger and cleaner economy.
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“Canadians are looking for ways to save money on their energy bills and do their part to fight climate change. We are driving economic activity and creating jobs by improving energy efficiency and helping Canadians lower their carbon footprint. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is good for your wallet, good for the economy and good for the planet.”
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr.
Minister of Natural Resources
“When it comes to energy in Canada, our action starts at home. Enabling Canadian homeowners to undertake energy-efficient retrofits is a win-win as they improve comfort, lower utility bills and create jobs.”
Yvonne Jones
Member of Parliament - Labrador
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