| A lot of attention is paid to new eco-friendly | | | | Changes can be as simple as adding insulation to |
| building practices, but what can you do if you | | | | your attic to replacing your air conditioning unit |
| have an older home? While you can't tear down | | | | with an Energy Star qualified unit. Other changes |
| your house and rebuild with sustainable materials, | | | | that are eligible are replacing your hot water |
| you can take steps to save energy. Natural | | | | heater with an instantaneous gas heater, |
| Resources Canada will provide you with a free | | | | improving the air tightness in the home, replacing |
| assessment to determine your energy usage. | | | | windows with Energy Star qualified models, |
| With this information, you can take steps to | | | | insulating the room and installing a low flow toilet. |
| improve the energy efficiency of your home. | | | | For more details on the program and rebates, |
| The NRCan program is eligible for owners of single | | | | visit the NRCan website. |
| family homes and low rise multi-unit residential | | | | This grant can be an additional way to realize |
| buildings (as long as they are under three stories). | | | | money for home improvements or energy |
| When you make changes in accordance with | | | | efficient changes to your home. If a remortgage |
| NRCan's guidelines, you can receive a grant of up | | | | or home loan is not something you can or want |
| to $5,000. Your grant will be based on how many | | | | to do, the NRCan grant may be the perfect thing |
| changes you make to your home or multi-unit | | | | for you, your family and the environment. |
| property. | | | | |