Warmer buildings. Lower costs. Happier residents.
The Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program helps eligible housing providers make energy-efficiency upgrades with incentives1 and support from an Energy Solutions Advisor, from project planning through to incentive payment.
Who is eligible?
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Social and municipal housing providers
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Non-profit housing organizations
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Co-operative housing
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Shelters
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Eligible market-rate multi-residential housing providers2
Incentives
Incentives are available for energy assessments and high-efficiency equipment, plus free in-suite upgrades that lower energy use3 and improve resident comfort.
Energy assessments
An energy assessment can help you identify energy-saving opportunities and estimate their potential impact. Incentives are available for a variety of energy assessments, including HVAC audits, building control audits, benchmarking activities and equipment upgrade analyses. Work with your Energy Solutions Advisor to choose the right assessment for your building.
Get up to $8,000 per building, to a maximum of $40,000 per housing provider per year.
Prescriptive incentives4
Get per-unit incentives for eligible equipment upgrades for both retrofit and new construction projects. Work with your Energy Solutions Advisor to choose the right equipment for your building.
| Condensing make-up air (MUA) | Incentives |
|---|---|
| Constant speed | $0.60/CFM |
| Two speed or variable frequency drives (VFD) | $1.10/CFM |
| Maximum 1,500 CFM to maximum 14,000 CFM per unit |
| Energy recovery ventilator (ERV) | Incentives |
|---|---|
| No existing ERV or not required by code | |
| ≥ 55% to ≤ 64% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $2.75/CFM |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $3.30/CFM |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $3.75/CFM |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $4.00/CFM |
| Improved effectiveness | |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $1.00/CFM |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $1.25/CFM |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $1.50/CFM |
| Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) | Incentives |
|---|---|
| No existing HRV or not required by code | |
| ≥ 55% to ≤ 64% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $2.15/CFM |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $2.50/CFM |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $2.90/CFM |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $3.30/CFM |
| Improved effectiveness | |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $0.75/CFM |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $1.10/CFM |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $1.50/CFM |
| Condensing water heaters | Incentives |
|---|---|
| Storage water heaters ≥ 75 kBTU/hr | $0.80/annual m3 of natural gas saved |
| Instantaneous (tankless) water heaters ≥ 75 kBTU/hr | $1.00/annual m3 of natural gas saved |
| In-suite energy recovery ventilator (ERV) | Incentives |
|---|---|
| No existing ERV or not required by code | |
| ≥ 55% to ≤ 64% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $200/unit |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $200/unit |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $200/unit |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $200/unit |
| Improved effectiveness | |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $75/unit |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $125/unit |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $175/unit |
| In-suite heat recovery ventilator (HRV) | Incentives |
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| No existing HRV or not required by code | |
| ≥ 55% to ≤ 64% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $125/unit |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $125/unit |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $125/unit |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $125/unit |
| Improved effectiveness | |
| ≥ 65% to ≤ 74% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $40/unit |
| ≥ 75% to ≤ 84% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $90/unit |
| ≥ 85% sensible heat recovery effectiveness | $150/unit |
Custom incentives5
Custom incentives are available for unique, site-specific projects involving equipment not covered by our prescriptive incentives. They are ideal for complex projects, projects involving multiple pieces of equipment and a wide range of retrofit opportunities. Examples include heat recovery, boiler control improvements, ventilation upgrades and building automation systems (BAS).
Get up to $2.50/m3 of natural gas saved, up to 85% of eligible upgrade costs6.
Free in-suite upgrades
If your building was built in 1980 or earlier and is heated by hot water radiators or convectors, you may be losing significant heat through exterior walls. Heat reflector panels attach quickly to the wall behind radiators and convectors, reflecting heat back into the room.
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Eligible buildings can receive heat reflector panels installed at no charge, helping improve resident comfort.
“This program saves customers money and reduces emissions, but it’s also rewarding to know that the upgrades we make have a positive impact on residents. These are their homes, and we’re making them more comfortable.”
David Snyder
Project Manager, Novitherm
Download the 2026 Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program Brochure
Find program details, incentives, and steps to start your project.
Benefits of boosting building performance
Reduce energy consumption and costs.
Minimize your carbon footprint.
Boost reserve for other improvements.
Reduce capital costs with incentives.
Enhance the comfort and well-being of your residents.
See how CityHousing Hamilton is improving building performance
CityHousing Hamilton upgraded aging ventilation systems at 200 Jackson St. West with incentives from the Enbridge Gas Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program.
The result: improved energy efficiency, lower operating costs and improved indoor air quality.
How it works
Your Energy Solutions Advisor will work with you to identify opportunities, develop an energy efficiency plan and maximize available incentives.
