Energy Savings for Homes and Businesses
Whitby is committed to supporting residents and local businesses in accessing energy-saving opportunities. This page highlights the new home energy tool kit available at the Whitby Public Library, the Durham Greener Homes program, residential and business incentives and rebates, and additional tips and resources for homeowners.
Home Energy Tool Kit
Are you curious about how much energy your home uses? Borrow a Home Energy Tool Kit from the Whitby Public Library. Each kit includes easy-to-use tools, fun activities, and a step-by-step guide to help you measure and improve your household energy efficiency.
Durham Greener Homes
Durham Greener Homes makes energy retrofits simple and helps you prepare for climate hazards. Their trained Greener Homes Coaches will provide expert advice and address any questions regarding your energy-efficiency and weather-ready upgrades. Through this program, you can:
- Gain practical do-it-yourself tips
- Enjoy a free consultation with a Greener Homes Coach
- Receive a free Weather-ready Home Assessment
- Access the Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool
- Explore financial incentives for home retrofits – up to $5,000 through Durham Greener Homes, plus additional incentives and rebates from other programs
Start your journey to an energy-efficient, climate-ready home, and save money along the way. Learn more.
Residential Incentive and Rebate Programs:
Whether you’re upgrading insulation, installing energy-efficient equipment, or making larger sustainability improvements, these programs can help reduce upfront costs and support long-term savings. Explore the options below to find programs that match your needs and goals.
| Program Name | Deliver Agent | Target Audience | Description | Incentive/Rebate Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Greener Homes - Deep Retrofit Rebate | Windfall Ecology Centre | Homeowners | Through the Durham Greener Homes program Durham residents may receive up to $5,000 back on deep retrofits, such as insulation and windows, to improve the energy efficiency of their home. |
This rebate is now fully subscribed and no longer available to new applicants. |
| Durham Greener Homes - Deep Retrofit Rebate - Whitby | Windfall Ecology Centre | Homeowners | Town of Whitby residents can receive up to $5,000 in additional incentives by completing deep energy retrofits. | Up to $5,000 |
| Durham Greener Homes - Heat Pump Rebate | Windfall Ecology Centre | Homeowners | Durham Region income-eligible households can get up to $2,000 back on heat pumps creating a more energy efficient heating and cooling system. |
This rebate is now fully subscribed and no longer available to new applicants. |
| Energy Affordability Program | Save on Energy | Homeowners and Tenants |
Supports income-eligible electricity consumers by helping them better manage their monthly electricity costs.
Two types of support are available:
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Free energy-saving upgrades |
| Home Winterproofing Program | Enbridge Gas | Homeowners and Tenants | Designed to help low-income households reduce energy costs by keeping their home warm and insulated. Eligible households can receive free wall, attic or basement insulation, and draft proofing. | Free energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation, and draft proofing. |
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program | Natural Resources Canada | Homeowners | Canadian homeowners who are eligible may receive up to $10,000 toward the costs associated with switching from oil heating to an eligible heat pump system. | Up to $10,000 |
| Peak Perks | Save on Energy | Homeowners | Residents can receive a $75 virtual prepaid Mastercard® when they enroll their home in Peak Perks TM. Also receive a $20 virtual prepaid Mastercard ® each additional year you stay enrolled in the program. | $75 for enrolling in the program and $20 each additional year your stay enrolled. |
| Rooftop Solar Panels and Battery Storage | Home Renovation Savings | Homeowners | New installations only; replacement solar is not eligible for rebates. Solar panels must be sized for load displacement only. Net metering is not permitted. |
Solar panels: up to $5,000 back $1,000/kW, up to 50% of total costs
Battery Energy Storage: up to $5,000 back $300/kWh, up to 50% of total costs |
| Smart Thermostat | Home Renovations Savings | Homeowners | Available to Enbridge Gas customers who purchase an eligible smart thermostat to assist in managing energy consumption. |
$100 |
Business Incentive and Rebate Programs:
Whether you’re upgrading insulation, installing energy-efficient equipment, or making larger sustainability improvements, these programs can help reduce upfront costs and support long-term savings. Explore the options below to find programs that match your needs and goals.
| Program Name | Deliver Agent | Target Audience | Description | Incentive/Rebate Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Performance Program | Save on Energy | Businesses | Rewards customers who can make behavioural and operational changes that support capital investment projects, enabling them to grow their energy savings year over year. |
$0.15/kWh for energy consumed on weekdays between June 1 and September 30 (inclusive), during the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. (EDT). $0.04/kWh for savings during non-summer peak hours. |
| Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Program | Save on Energy | Businesses (Commercial, Institutional Building Owners) | Designed to help owners, operations and managers of commercial and institutional buildings in Ontario improve their energy management. |
Investigation Phase: receive up to $0.06 per square foot of the building area, subject to a maximum of $50,000 per facility and/or 75% of the costs paid by the participant to the commissioning provider.
Implementation Phase: receive incentive of $0.03 per kWh of confirmed energy savings, subject to a maximum of 30% of the facility’s annual electricity consumption (kWh) calculated using the baseline model or $50,000, whichever is lower.
Persistence Phase: receive incentive of $0.03 per kWh of persisting energy savings, subject to a maximum 30% of the facility’s annual electricity consumption (kWh) calculated using the baseline model or $50,000, whichever is lower. Savings are calculated and verified after the 12-month period. |
| Expanded Energy Management Program | Save on Energy | Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Facilities | A tailored energy management offering based on the unique business needs of your organizations. | Industrial, commercial and institutional:
Industrial facilities only:
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| Instant Discounts Program | Save on Energy | Existing Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and Facilities |
Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products that will help to lower your business’s energy consumption, improve your bottom line and transform your space. |
Discounts vary by lighting product |
| Peak Perks | Save on Energy | Small Businesses |
Small businesses can receive a $75 virtual prepaid Mastercard® when they enroll their small business in Peak Perks TM. Also receive a $20 virtual prepaid Mastercard ® each additional year you stay enrolled in the program. |
$75 for enrolling in the program and $20 each additional year you stay enrolled. |
| Retrofit Program | Save on Energy | Businesses |
Get financial incentives to upgrade equipment that will lower energy costs, improve productivity and support your business’s sustainability goals. Examples of eligible projects include: solar photovoltaic systems, computer room air conditioners, HVAC redesign, network lighting controls, and more. |
Up to 50% of your eligible costs covered for energy efficiency upgrades. |
| Small Business Program | Save on Energy | Small businesses |
Designed to help small businesses across Ontario make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption, at no cost to their business. This program offers direct-install incentives on an expanded range of equipment – both lighting and non-lighting. |
Up to $3,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment. |
Additional Tips and Resources for Homeowners:
It can be difficult to find a reliable professional contractor to complete your home retrofits. The Canadian Home Builder’s Association has compiled a list of helpful tips and tools to find a renovator that’s right for you. A few tips include:
- Ask for recommendations from friends, family, coworkers and neighbours who have had positive renovation experiences.
- Ask them if the contractor lived up to their expectations and delivered what was agreed to.
- If issues occurred, find out how these were resolved and, if they would hire the same contractor again.
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Whitby, ON L1N 2M8
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