Energy efficiency programs – Efficient equipment for businesses
Grant for a smart thermostat for your home
A smart thermostat is designed to maximize your comfort and peace of mind. It’s an effective way to better regulate your energy consumption.
Advantages of a smart thermostat
The main advantage of a smart thermostat is that it’s connected to a wireless Internet network, allowing you to control your home’s heating or cooling system remotely. The mobile app used to control your thermostat lets you, for instance, set the temperature in your home, even when you’re away.
The mobile app also makes programming your thermostat a breeze. You can set your desired temperatures based on when your home is occupied. The app will provide personalized recommendations to help improve your energy efficiency.
Grant
Get $100 toward the purchase of a smart thermostat
The smart thermostat must be ENERGY STAR certified and on the list of eligible models.
The financial assistance1 covers a maximum of 75% of the cost of the device.
This program is available to current or future Énergir residential customers.
If your family is considered a low-income, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance. Please review the eligibility criteria for the Low-Income Household Support Program.
Note: Are you a business client?
Check out the business grant program.
- Verify that the smart thermostat is on the list of ENERGY STAR eligible models recognized by Énergir;
- Purchase a smart thermostat on the list of eligible models and install it yourself, or with the help of an Énergir partner;
- Submit your grant application through the Customer Space, down below, within 30 days of the purchase date on your smart thermostat invoice :
We offer an additional grant to low-income households, in addition to the grant usually offered under the smart thermostat program. Homeowners and renters can receive additional assistance to purchase a smart thermostat for their home.
Low-income owners
We are offering an additional $220.
Owner with low-income tenants
The supplementary amount is based on the energy efficiency program that you participate in. It also takes into account the percentage of low-income households living in the building. For example, if two low-income households live in a three-unit building, the basic financial assistance would be increased by 66%. This supplement is then divided between the owner of the building (40% of the supplement) and the low-income households living in the building (60% of the supplement).
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.
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
- 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.
- Then submit your application to participate under Énergir’s Supplement – Low-income households (Form I) component before installing the thermostat at [email protected].
- Énergir will send you instructions on how to qualify for the Supplement – Low-income households component.
- Mail a copy of the documents confirming your income to the Énergir agent.
- Upon receipt of the documents, Énergir verifies your eligibility.
- Énergir calculates the additional financial assistance you may receive once the work is completed.
- Complete the project and submit any documents required for the energy efficiency component.
- 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
- 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.
- Then submit your application to participate under Énergir’s Supplement – Low-income households (Form I) component before installing the thermostat at [email protected].
- Énergir will send you instructions on how to qualify for the Supplement – Low-income households component.
- Mail a copy of the documents confirming your income to the Énergir agent.
- Upon receipt of the documents, Énergir verifies your eligibility.
- Énergir calculates the additional financial assistance you may receive once the work is completed.
- Complete the project and submit any documents required for the energy efficiency component.
- 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.
Practical tips
Before buying a smart thermostat, make sure it:
- Can connect to a local wireless data network (Wi-Fi) for remote control of your heating and cooling system
- Will be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure safety and maintain your warranty
Once your thermostat is installed, set your desired temperatures based on when your home is occupied.
Tips to reduce your heating costs:
- Lower the temperature by 1 degree.
- Lower the temperature at night.
- Lower the temperature by 3 to 5 degrees when you’re away from home.
1The grant is available for occupants of single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes or residential buildings with a central natural gas heating system. Future Énergir customers connecting their homes to the Énergir natural gas grid are also eligible.
Limit of one thermostat per heating system. Other conditions may apply.
Program terms and conditions and the amounts of financial assistance are subject to change without notice. In all cases, the grant will be paid to the holder of the Énergir account number.
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