BIG PROJECTS, BIG SAVINGS

Whether you want to vastly reduce your energy usage, lower your monthly bills, help fight climate change, or all of the above, a deep energy retrofit can help you get there — and we offer rebates for your energy efficiency upgrades.

A deep energy retrofit is an extensive renovation of an existing home with a focus on reducing energy usage. These types of projects typically involve making energy-saving upgrades to several areas of your home at once. They differ from individual renovations due to their scale, cost, and complexity.

There are many benefits to undertaking a whole‑home energy retrofit: į Significantly reduced energy bills and long-term cost savings į Improved comfort and indoor air quality į Reduced maintenance costs, carbon footprint, and environmental impact į Increased resilience to climate change į Increased resale and property value

We’re here to make planning and carrying out your renovation project easier. Through our Home Energy Retrofits offer, you’ll receive guidance and a list of recommended upgrades from an energy advisor as part of your EnerGuide evaluation, and rebates from Efficiency Manitoba to help with your project costs.

We provide $75 per gigajoule (GJ) saved up to the typical new home GJ rating and $150 per GJ saved beyond the typical new home GJ rating. The more energy you save, the more money you’ll receive! We also offer a $250 stacking bonus to applicants who participate in both our Home Energy Retrofits offer and the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

Are you ready to get started on your energy efficiency project?

Visit our website at efficiencyMB.ca/retrofits to learn more about our Home Energy Retrofits offer. Once you have your retrofit project planned out, be sure to apply and get approval from us before you start any work.

Other Ways To Save

If you’re not doing a major renovation, there are many other ways to save energy and money with energy efficiency upgrades around your home.

Solar Pv Systems

Manitobans are increasingly interested in using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes and businesses — and it’s no wonder why! When it comes to renewable energy sources, the sun is high on the list. Harnessing the sun’s rays through solar PV creates clean energy that reduces the need for traditional energy sources.

If you decide to install a solar PV system, we can help. We offer rebates of up to $5,000 for homes connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid. Learn more at efficiencyMB.ca/solar

Air Source Heat Pumps

Looking for an energy-efficient heating and cooling system? We offer rebates on select ductless and centrally ducted air source heat pumps! Learn more and see if you qualify by going to efficiencyMB.ca/heatpump. Be sure to check the list of eligible heat pumps and send us your application for approval before purchasing your heat pump or starting any work.

For a full list of our rebates and programs to improve the energy efficiency of your home, visit efficiencyMB.ca.

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Quartz is a durable surface. Stain-resistant, heat-resistant and since it's an engineered product, it is more consistent and less likely to chip. There is no sealing required and that is also a big selling point. However, it is not a product without its faults.

Extreme and sustained heat or cold can lead to warping, cracking, and discolouration. Quartz should also not be installed near large windows where it is exposed to sunlight for hours on end a s t he sun can impact Quartz's overall appearance. It is not to be used as fireplace surrounds and for any outdoor use. Those functions are best reserved for natural stone like granite which is unaffected by hi g h temperatures or prolonged sun exposure.