PROGRAMS

What does Efficiency NB provide?

The Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program provides New Brunswick homeowners with a grant or an interest-free loan to help make their houses more energy efficient.

Efficiency NB will subsidize the cost of Natural Resources Canada’s residential energy assessment service by $400. The cost to you depends on the size of your home, starting at $50 for a house of 2000 ft2 (including basement).

Once recommended upgrades have been completed and you have received your final home rating, Efficiency NB offers either;
-A Grant: 20% of eligible upgrade costs (including HST) to a maximum of $2000; OR
-A Loan: interest-free loan of up to $10,000 repayable over a maximum 6-year term.

How does it work?

Book an energy assessment with a company licensed to provide the residential energy assessment service.

After the assessment, the energy advisor will provide you with a detailed written pre-upgrade report which includes:
- An analysis of your home’s present energy loss;
- Customized recommendations for cost effective upgrades;
- The current energy efficiency rating of your home; and
- Your home’s potential rating based on recommended upgrades.

Complete some or all of the upgrades in the pre-upgrade report as recommended by your energy advisor within 18 months from the date on your report and schedule a post-upgrade assessment (no additional cost to you).

The energy advisor will return to conduct the post-upgrade assessment and provide a new energy efficiency rating.

Submit the completed application form along with the following documents:
- Copies of both the initial and final reports;
- The checklist provided by the energy advisor which confirms the energy upgrades; AND
- Receipts for upgrade work (materials and labour).

Qualifying applicants will receive either a grant OR a loan, as selected in their application:
- Grant cheques will be mailed;
- Loan amounts will be electronically transferred to your bank account. (To homeowners qualifying for the Home Heating System Upgrade Bonus, a $500 cheque will also be issued).