Solar Hot Water FAQ's
Are rebates available for multi-residential properties?
Yes, eligible properties include single detached and
attached homes (e.g., row housing, duplexes and triplexes),
small multi-unit residential buildings, including some
small apartment buildings of three stories or less.
Visit: www.homeenergyontario.ca
Are new homes eligible for ecoENERGY rebates?
No. The program does not apply to new construction
because new homes are already quite effi cient. A house
is considered new for up to six months after construction.
A Retail Sales Tax (RST) Rebate is the only incentive currently
available to new buildings or developments, unless they
are classifi ed as commercial buildings.
If I own one or more homes and rent these
properties, am I eligible for these rebates?
If you own multiple residential properties, you will be eligible
for multiple ecoENERGY home assessment audit rebates;
however, you can only qualify for an ecoENERGY rebate for
retrofi ts on a primary residence. Therefore, cottages and
secondary properties are not eligible for the $2,500 solar
water heater rebate.
What incentives are available for farmers in Ontario?
Farmers may qualify for commercial rebates such as
the Ontario Solar Thermal Heating Incentive program
or Federal Renewable Heat program, offering up to 50%
back on the overall cost of a commercial solar thermal
system.
Visit: www.mei.gov.on.ca/english/energy/conservation/?page=osthi