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Obtain a low interest loan to improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort.
Program Overview
Looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency and save on energy bills? Better Homes Lanark offers low-interest loans for single-family homeowners within Lanark County to complete deep home-energy retrofits.
You can access funding for home retrofit measures such as:
- Building envelope upgrades (e.g., insulation, air sealing, and weather stripping)
- Mechanical system upgrades (e.g., heat pumps for heating, cooling and ventilation, water heating)
- Windows, doors, and skylight improvements
- Upgrades to a home’s electrical panel if necessary
- Solar panels for renewable energy, batteries for energy storage, and electric vehicle chargers
- Climate adaptation measures (e.g., sump pumps, basement waterproofing, back-up generators)
- Water efficiency improvements (e.g., low-flow toilets, hot water circulation pump and system)
Retrofit Coach
We know home energy upgrades can be complex, which is why Better Homes Lanark offers a free Retrofit Coach service to all applicants. The Retrofit Coach will guide you through the entire process, ensuring you’re well informed and making the best decisions for your specific situation.
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Participating in the program is your choice. Here’s what makes you eligible:
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| Available Funding |
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As a Better Homes Lanark participant, you may be eligible for: Funding via Lanark County
*Funding through combined grants and loans cannot exceed $40,000. You can stack existing funding programs onto Better Homes Lanark, allowing you to achieve even greater home energy efficiency and cost savings. The Retrofit Coach can help you identify other funding programs you may be eligible for. Funding via Tay Valley Township We also know the cost of an Energy Audit (around $600) may be an obstacle. The Township is offering an up-front loan for the energy audit where needed. |
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Funding via Lanark County Step 1: Submit the Application Form to Lanark County to confirm your eligibility Step 2: Receive your notice of eligibility Step 3: Complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide assessment (energy audit) through a certified NRCan Energy Advisor Step 4: Meet with the Retrofit Coach to review your EnerGuide assessment and decide on the most effective home improvements Step 5: Collect your quotes from contractors and submit a Funding Request Form Step 6: Enter a Property Owner Agreement with your municipality and receive your initial disbursement Step 7: Retrofit your home! Step 8: Complete a post-retrofit EnerGuide assessment once the retrofits are complete Step 9: Submit a Project Completion Report Step 10: Receive your final disbursement Step 11: Begin your repayment through your property tax bill Funding via Tay Valley Township Step 1: Submit the Application Form for an up-front loan to complete Step 3 above, to Tay Valley Township to confirm your eligibility Step 2: Receive your notice of eligibility Step 3: Have energy auditor submit invoice directly to Tay Valley Township |
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For more information, visit Better Homes Lanark, email or call 613-267-4200, extension 3105. |