Note: As of June 19, 2018, incoming Premier Doug Ford has cancelled this program.
If you want to save money for your home heating and cooling costs, you can now get a free smart thermostat installed in your home courtesy of the Ontario government.
Ontario has launched the Green Ontario Fund, a new not-for-profit provincial agency that will deliver programs and rebates to help reduce energy costs in homes and businesses.
The agency is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by $377 million in proceeds from the province’s cap on pollution and carbon market.
“Taking strong action on climate change means making it as easy as possible for people and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home and work, while also saving money,” says Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
“That’s why our government created the Green Ontario Fund, which will give homeowners and small and medium-sized businesses improved access to low-carbon technologies and services.”
This includes the new GreenON Installations program, which opened early registration today (August 30). Interested and eligible households can register now to have a Green Ontario Fund-trained technician visit and install a smart thermostat at no cost.
The technician will also provide advice and tips as well as personalized suggestions for additional energy-saving upgrades.
The offer is open to both owners and renters of detached, semi-detached, town and row homes (renters must have their landlords’ permission to register).
More GreenON programs for residents, businesses and industry will be announced in the coming months.
For more information about the Green Ontario Fund, visit www.greenon.ca.
