Manitoba Residential Financial Incentives for Insulation
Manitoba Hydro Home Insulation Program
To qualify for a rebate, projects must be a minimum of 100 square feet per area and meet the original and final R-value requirements. Rebates are calculated based on the formulas outlined in the following table. However, rebates for each insulated area won’t exceed the insulation material cost (including tax) needed to meet the program’s final R-value requirements.
| INSULATION AREA |
ORIGINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT |
FINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT |
REBATE AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic (open) | R-34 or less | R-50 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Cathedral, sloped, or flat roof | R-30 or less | R-28 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Attic kneewall | R-12 or less | R-24 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall cavities (between studs) | R-12 or less | R-12 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall exterior (when re-siding) |
R-0 | R-3.75 to R-15 | $0.15 x R-value added x square feet |
| Foundation walls | R-12 or less | R-22 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
Rebates won’t apply to insulation added above the final R-value requirement.
Insulation materials must be new, purchased in Canada, and have thermal properties (verified R-value) in accordance with current recognized Canadian standards prepared by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). Rebates are calculated based on the R-values from the CCMC reports. Reports by other third-party agencies must be approved by Efficiency Manitoba for a product to be determined as eligible. All insulation materials which include blowing agents must be evaluated based on Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) to be eligible.
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Income Qualifying Households
There are times when it can be hard to keep up with mortgage or rent payments, or buying groceries and still having enough money to pay your energy bills.
Now you can lower your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable with our free or subsidized energy efficiency upgrades.
Efficiency Manitoba makes it easy. Our team of dedicated professionals take care of everything and manage the entire process. We identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors and take care of the payment, to help you save more.
You could qualify for a free home energy check up, free insulation, free energy saving devices, and more.
First Nation & Metis Energy Efficiency Program
Energy Efficient Upgrades For First Nation Communities
We partner with your community on energy efficiency goals to reduce energy consumption and address bill affordability. Upgrades are free and our First Nation Energy Advisor works with you to create a plan and identify a labour solution that works for the community.
Energy Efficient Upgrades & Direct Installation
FREE insulation upgrades
FREE LEDs
FREE smart thermostats
Enhanced rebates on high-performance windows and doors
FREE low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators
FREE insulated pipe wrap
FREE advanced power strips
Home Energy Efficiency Loan (HEEL)
- 4.8% (O.A.C.) interest rate for the first 5 years
You can finance up to $7,500 per residence for all upgrades, with the exception of those outlined below.
| Eligible measures | Maximum financing per residence | Maximum terms |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible measures (windows, doors, insulation, etc.) | $7,500 | 5 years |
| Level 2 electric vehicle chargers | $3,0001 | 5 years |
| High efficiency natural gas furnaces and boilers | $5,5001 – natural gas furnace $7,500 – natural gas boiler |
15 years |
| Geothermal heat pumps/Solar photovoltaic systems | $20,0002 | 15 years |
| Cold climate air source heat pump | $10,0003 | 15 years |
| 1 This amount is included in the $7,500 per residence. 2 Total value of all accumulated HEELs per residence with this technology cannot exceed $20,000. 3 Total value of all accumulated HEELs per residence with this technology cannot exceed $10,000. |
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