Home Energy Retrofits

Save money	Improve home comfort	Protect the planet
Lower your electricity and gas bills by investing in energy upgrades	Cool and heat spaces efficiently by using the right insulation	Reduce your carbon footprint by consuming less energy

What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?

Energy Efficiency For Homes

Homes and buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Markham today, accounting for 49% of total emissions. Within the residential sector, emissions are mainly a direct result of fuel consumption for space and water heating.

Deep energy retrofits create more sustainable homes through improvements to the building shell and energy system. These upgrades can lower your heating and energy bills, improve home comfort and reduce emissions.

How it Works

The first step is to conduct a home energy audit or evaluation. Energy advisor examines window

The EnerGuide home evaluation uses a nationally recognized rating system to assess the energy performance of your home.

A certified energy advisor will examine your home's insulation, heating and cooling systems and overall energy use to identify sources of heat loss and other energy savings. After your audit, you will receive a set of recommended changes that have the best energy retrofit impact.

A number of grants and financing options are available to help cover the costs of upgrades.

For more information on rebates and incentives, please see our FAQs.

Get Started Today!

On this page, you will find a variety of resources to help you complete a deep energy retrofit.

We invite you to share your ideas, stories and questions with the community in the space below.

Save money	Improve home comfort	Protect the planet
Lower your electricity and gas bills by investing in energy upgrades	Cool and heat spaces efficiently by using the right insulation	Reduce your carbon footprint by consuming less energy