EcoEnergy
It really is time to action on this now! Given the current government stance on deficit reduction, this program is highly likely to disappear unless consumers make their voices heard. Please contact your Member of Parliament to register your approval for the continuation of this progeam. While the program has been reinstated, it is offering [...]
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It’s official, the ecoEnergy program has kicked in again. If you are a homeowner and want to save on energy efficient upgrades be sure to have an energy inspection done and then complete your upgrades.
Mississauga continues to demonstrate its ecoEnergy commitment. During this year’s Earth Hour, we achieved a further reduction in power consumption. In 2010 there was a drop of 6.9 percent and in 2011 that increased to 8 percent. According to George Carlson, who is a Mississauga city councilor and chairs the Environmental Advisory Committee, this is [...]
Programmes like the EcoENERGY Retrofit are good for the Canadian economy, as not only do they help to reduce our energy wastefulness, but they also create jobs and promote economic investment in an emerging energy sector.
This is meant to be a timely reminder for anyone that has not booked their ecoEnergy exit audit. While the Federal government is no longer offering funds for Energy Star upgrades, the Ontario Government will honor existing clients up until March 31, 2011. However, it is important to contact the service provider that did your [...]
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Ontario suspends Home Energy program
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The average grant is more than $1,200 and will yield an average 23 percent reduction in energy use and costs.
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Actually we will be saddened by the ending of the HRTC tax credit. The Conservative government has been hinting strongly that this type of incentive will not be extended. The downside to this relief is that while it was a benefit to those who had the funds available to spend, it didn’t offer any assistance [...]
More than 80 percent of Canadian homeowners admit they know little to nothing about the new Home Renovation Tax Credit that could result in tax savings up to a maximum of $1,350. The poll by Angus Reid Strategies also showed 98 percent of homeowners are unaware of the February 1, 2010 deadline for claiming their [...]
Everyone contemplating a renovation has to work within their budget in order to get the return on value that will leave them feeling satisfied with their accomplishments. Knowing what you can afford to do before you ask for estimates will open the process and allow for creative changes. In the case of replacing windows and [...]
