The table below shows the different income thresholds by household size. To be considered a low-income household, family income must be equal to or less than the amount shown in the table.

Current or future Énergir customers who meet one of the following conditions:

• Be a low-income owner of a single-family home or condo.
• Be the owner of a condo, single-family home, duplex or triplex occupied by one or more low-income tenants.

You must participate in the residential smart thermostat program.

Note for Business customers: Owners of buildings with four or more units occupied by low-income tenants, as well as non-profits and housing co-ops can also benefit from the LIH program. Go to the Business page for the program.

If you’re eligible for the LIH supplement, apply under the residential smart thermostat program, then submit an application for the low-income household supplement component before installing the thermostat.

Steps

1. Purchase a smart thermostat from the list of eligible models and submit your application to the Residential Smart Thermostat Program through the Customer Space within 30 days of the purchase date shown on your smart thermostat invoice.
2. Then submit your application to participate under Énergir’s Supplement – Low-income households (Form I) component  before installing the thermostat at [email protected].
3. Énergir will send you instructions on how to qualify for the Supplement – Low-income households component.
4. Mail a copy of the documents confirming your income to the Énergir agent.
5. Upon receipt of the documents, Énergir verifies your eligibility.
6. Énergir calculates the additional financial assistance you may receive once the work is completed.
7. Complete the project and submit any documents required for the energy efficiency component.
8. Énergir reviews the application and pays the financial assistance.

See the Participant’s Guide to learn about the eligibility criteria and any additional information related to the program.

If you’re eligible for the LIH supplement, apply under the residential smart thermostat program, then submit an application for the low-income household supplement component before installing the thermostat.

Steps

1. Purchase a smart thermostat from the list of eligible models and submit your application to the Residential Smart Thermostat Program through the Customer Space within 30 days of the purchase date shown on your smart thermostat invoice.
2. Then submit your application to participate under Énergir’s Supplement – Low-income households (Form I) component  before installing the thermostat at [email protected].
3. Énergir will send you instructions on how to qualify for the Supplement – Low-income households component.
4. Mail a copy of the documents confirming your income to the Énergir agent.
5. Upon receipt of the documents, Énergir verifies your eligibility.
6. Énergir calculates the additional financial assistance you may receive once the work is completed.
7. Complete the project and submit any documents required for the energy efficiency component.
8. Énergir reviews the application and pays the financial assistance.

See the Participant’s Guide to learn about the eligibility criteria and any additional information related to the program.

• Participant's Guide
• Form I