Canada Greener Homes Initiative – Everything you need to know to get started

The Canada Greener Homes Loan is an interest-free financing program offered by the government to help make Canadian’s homes more energy efficient and comfortable. 

Loan Details

The Loan minimum is $5,000 and the maximum is $40,000 and it’s repayment term is 10 years, interest free. This is an unsecured personal loan which is based on approved credit. The loan amount itself is calculated based on the retrofits that are chosen in the application and the quotes. If you are approved for the loan you can receive a portion up front to assist in paying any deposits for the contractor and the rest of the balance will be delivered after the changes have been verified through a post changes evaluation.

Important Considerations:

You cannot apply for the loan if the work if:

• The work has already begun or has been completed
• The changes were not recommended in your pre-change evaluation
• You decide to do any changes that were not included in your application
• The changes are not eligible for a grant
• You or another homeowner has already been given the grant

Steps in Applying

1. You begin with an evaluation from a service organization who will make recommendations on energy-efficiency and climate change resistance modifications.
2. After deciding what changes you’d like to make you may then get a quote from a contractor, such as INTOCHARGE. 
3. Then submit your loan application alongside your quote here
4. After approval you may begin completing your changes
5. After the changes are completed you must get a post-retrofit evaluation

What We Can Do With the Grant

At INTOCHARGE, we are committed to delivering innovative clean energy solutions. We specialize in sustainable solutions including solar panel installations, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and self-reliant systems.
Our comprehensive consultation and installation services cover everything required for a loan-compliant setup, ensuring a seamless and efficient project completion.