The Home Winterproofing Program can help you lower your natural gas bill and make your home more comfortable. If your home and household income levels qualify, you’ll get free insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat to reduce energy costs up to 30%.
Built nearly fifty years ago, Rosemary’s Brampton, Ontario home was drafty and cold especially around the electrical outlets in the wall and windows. Rosemary signed up for the Home Winterproofing Program and received a home energy assessment and energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat. Now her home is much warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Best of all? She didn’t pay a thing.
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Questions about the Home Winterproofing Program?
A free home energy assessment by a trusted delivery agent.
Free energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat.
Quick, professional installation by our qualified contractors.
Wall, attic or basement insulation
Proper insulation can eliminate drafts, control moisture and minimize outside noise.
Draft proofing
We’ll seal air leaks, so the air you’re paying to heat doesn’t escape through the cracks.
Smart thermostat
A smart thermostat adjusts automatically to keep you comfortable without wasting energy.
You have an Enbridge Gas account in your name.
Your home is heated with a natural gas furnace or boiler.
You meet ONE of the following criteria:
| Number of people in the home | Before-tax household income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $42,437 |
| 2 | $60,014 |
| 3 | $73,501 |
| 4 | $84,872 |
| 5 | $94,890 |
| 6 | $103,947 |
| 7+ | $112,275 |
Home qualification for insulation and draft proofing increases for homes built before 1980.
If your home does not qualify for insulation and draft proofing, it may still qualify for a smart thermostat.
Apply online or by phone at 1-844-770-3148. We work with authorized delivery agents across Ontario who will contact you with a few follow-up questions.
They'll ask for proof of income, such as a benefit statement or other supporting documents pertaining to your last tax assessment. This will be kept confidential.
An authorized delivery agent will visit your home to check whether it’s properly insulated, or if air is escaping through windows and doors. This home energy assessment usually takes about two hours.
If we find that your home is eligible for free upgrades, our qualified contractors will install them at your convenience. It’s quick and clean, and there’s no cost to you.
The same delivery agent will visit you again to make sure everything’s working properly and to answer any follow-up questions.
By helping Ontarians reduce energy use, we’re not only doing our part in the fight against climate change, but helping to keep natural gas affordable for all by avoiding expensive repairs on our infrastructure.
Apply over the phone
Contact a delivery agent near you. See the complete list of authorized delivery agents.
Why is this program free?
We offer a range of conservation programs that help Ontarians save energy and money. By helping income-qualified households reduce energy use, we’re not only doing our part in the fight against climate change, but helping to keep natural gas affordable for all with less wear-and-tear on our infrastructure.
What makes my home eligible for upgrades?
Only homes that need energy-saving upgrades will receive them. Older homes tend to have insufficient insulation and more potential to save energy. If your home energy assessment uncovers that your home is well-insulated, it won’t be eligible for free upgrades.
If I rent my home, can I still qualify for upgrades?
Yes, if you qualify, you will also need written permission from your landlord before we can install the upgrades.
What documents do I need to provide as proof of income?
We’ll need the most recent Notice of Assessment for all household members over the age of 18 (please black out your social insurance number before sending). If you participate in a government assistance program, you can send your Benefit Statement instead.
Are your delivery agents and contractors authorized?
We work with delivery agents across Ontario to offer this program. They are authorized to work with you every step of the way and are available to answer any questions throughout the process.
Agents authorized to deliver this program:
Postal codes starting with K – EnviroCentre
Postal codes starting with M or P – Ecofitt
Postal codes starting with L or N – CLEAResult, The Home Inspectors Group
How many visits can I expect?
We’ll need to schedule at least three visits: the first, to assess whether your home needs energy-saving upgrades; the second, to install the upgrades; and a final follow-up visit.
If my home is heated with a gas fireplace, can I still qualify?
Yes, you may qualify if your natural gas fireplace is the primary heat source for your home.
I don’t meet the income criteria—can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we limit participants to those who fit within the stated income criteria. Please check back as the income criteria changes from year to year. You may also qualify for other rebates and programs.
Scam and Frauds
Enbridge Gas does not endorse door-to-door sales. Only authorized delivery agents can deliver our programs and will never show up unannounced.
Home Efficiency Rebate
We offer rebates to help offset the cost of insulation, air sealing, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, new windows and doors.
