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They are offered at either the municipal, provincial or federal level.
Various types of funding are available for both business and homeowners.
Questions regarding this subject are asked and answered on this page.
The questions are from visitors to this site.
To ask a question, click on the heading at the bottom of this page.
Visitor: Cathy
Edmundston, New Brunswick
December 2008.
Question:
Are there any incentives from the province of New Brunswick for installing a pellet stove?
Answer:
Visit the Efficiency NB website at: www.efficiencynb.ca
There are some incentives available for installing an EPA rated wood burning appliance.
The homeowner may have to be part of the Home Upgrades Program to qualify.
Check out the website or call Efficiency NB at their toll free number (1-866-643-8833) for specific information.
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Visitor: Pius
Richmond Hill, Ontario
September 2008.
Question:
I just installed a pool with solar panels on the roof to heat the pool, is any funding available and how do I go about it?
Answer:
The Ontario government is currently offering a refund of the provincial retail sales tax on the purchase of residential solar systems as well as some other alternative energy systems.
It states that this is for the purchase of residential solar, or any expansion or upgrade to existing systems installed in a residential premises until January 1, 2010.
For more information, to determine if your system is eligible, contact the nearest Ontario Ministry of Finance Tax Office. It is listed in the blue pages of your phone book under Taxes – Provincial Retail Sales Tax.
Or call Tax Fax Service at 1-877-482-9329. You can also visit the Ministry of Revenue Website at:
www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/refund/windgeo/
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Visitor: Justin
Kenora, Ontario
May 2008.
Question:
Where can I find a book on grants and rebates for homeowners buying a first home in Kenora Ontario and rebates for fixing up the home i.e.: energy efficient windows etc. Thanks.
Answer:
Contact your City Hall for brochures on refunds or grants offered to residents of Kenora.
The phone number is: 807-467-2000.
Suppliers of ‘energy star windows’ can also provide information on available refund programs.
A list of other sources is listed on the
Resources page.
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