Home Renovation and Repair Assistance

Provides grants up to $10,000 to eligible homeowners to make their primary resident homes more energy-efficient. Additional $600 will be provided for mandatory pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations. At least one of upgrades listed in the evaluation report is to be completed to access to the grant. Interest free loan for upgrades are available up to $40,000.

Eligible upgrades include:

• Home insulation
• Air-sealing
• Windows and doors
• Thermostat
• Space and water heating

For the full list of eligible retrofits and grant amounts, visit website.

Note: Individuals can access both the Canada Greener Homes Grant and effiencyPEI rebates.

Rebate for homeowners who install Energy Star certified heating equipment including:

• Heat pumps
• Boilers and heaters
• Water saving devices
• Biomass heating devices
• Other eligible energy saving products

See website for details on rebate amounts, approved brands, and contractors to complete the installation.

Note: Applicants may be eligible for assistance with up-front costs for such equipment through Finance PEI's Energy Efficiency Loan Program.

Rebate program for homeowners who install energy efficient insulation, air sealing improvements and Energy Star rated windows and doors.

Visit the website for details on the required energy audit.

Note: Applicants may be eligible for assistance with up-front costs for materials and installation through Finance PEI's Energy Efficiency Loan Program.

Provides financial incentive to homeowners, businesses, and farms to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy bills.

Visit the website for details on rebate amounts.

Note: Applicants may be eligible for assistance with up-front costs for materials and installation through Finance PEI's Energy Efficiency Loan Program.

Program at capacity - on pause until April 2026.

Free services offered for eligible households to help insulate their homes from cold weather and help make houses more energy efficient. Includes:

• Air sealing
• Energy efficient light bulbs
• Low flow showerhead
• Programmable thermostat
• Voucher for a free furnace/boiler cleaning

Provides repayable loans up to $10,000 towards 100% of invoiced costs to help homeowners with upfront costs for equipment, materials, and installation for applicants approved under the following efficiencyPEI programs:

• Energy Efficient Equipment Rebate
• Home Insulation Rebate
• Energy Efficiency Loan Program for Solar Photovoltaic Equipment

Approved applicants can apply for one loan under this program. However, after the loan is paid off, they can apply for another loan.

Provides free insulation to eligible applicants. Access PEI connects homeowners with contractors who will install the insulation.

Application availability may vary. Please visit the website for the most current status.

Note: Households who have already applied for a free heat pump do not need to apply; staff will be in contact to help with updates to the application.

Provides individuals who own or rent property in Cornwall a rebate up to $50 for rental or purchase of equipment to facilitate natural lawn care maintenance such as an aerator or spreader for lime/fertilizer.

Note: Rebate is only applicable for receipts dated May 1st to October 1st. Applications must be received on or before November 30th of the same year of receipt.