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RetrofitHH Pilot Program Approves Financing for Nine Proposals
The launch of the Retrofit Halton Hills pilot program was very well received in the community, with 20 homeowners applying to participate. Funding was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and the Town was able to approve nine of these proposals within the allotted budget of the pilot program.
Examples of retrofit projects approved to date include:
Improving insulation in basements, attics, and main walls
Installing heat pumps
Replacing furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks
Upgrading of doors and windows
Installing solar panel arrays
Success to date:
Total estimated energy reduction of 807 gigajoules/year – equivalent energy use of 6.75 Halton Hills homes*
Total estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of 44 tonnes/year – equivalent GHG emissions of 9 Halton Hills homes*
These initiatives help support the Town’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Applications are now closed. Subscribe to our webpage at RetrofitHH.ca to receive updates about future program developments.
*On average, the participating homes reported initial energy usage (GJ/yr.) and GHG gas emissions (tonnes/yr.) that were, respectively, approximately 1.67 and 1.79 times the Halton Hills average.
Program Background:
In support of the Town’s climate emergency declaration and Council’s net-zero by 2030 target, the Climate Change & Asset Management division is working with Dunsky Energy Consulting to develop a home energy retrofit program, Retrofit Halton Hills.
This program targets deep energy retrofits in the residential sector [which is the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Town], through the use of Local Improvement Charges (LICs) as a financing mechanism to encourage homeowners to implement retrofits.
The LICs regulation is an existing tool available under the Municipal Act, 2001. This tool can be a financing mechanism to give homeowners access to the upfront capital cost to complete energy retrofits. The amount is paid back through the homeowner’s property tax payment, often for the same term as the lifespan of the work. However, the payment “runs with the land” and stays with the property. If the homeowner moves before the retrofit is completed, the new homeowner will take over the payment, along with the benefit of the retrofit.
Here's a summary of the 200 responses to our survey asking homeowners to share their experiences with home energy improvements:
The survey responses were used to help inform the pilot program design before the official launch.
If you would like to see full survey results or have any questions about the survey or the program, feel free to contact the Town staff with comments or questions via the "Ask the Town".
RetrofitHH Pilot Program Approves Financing for Nine Proposals
The launch of the Retrofit Halton Hills pilot program was very well received in the community, with 20 homeowners applying to participate. Funding was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and the Town was able to approve nine of these proposals within the allotted budget of the pilot program.
Examples of retrofit projects approved to date include:
Improving insulation in basements, attics, and main walls
Installing heat pumps
Replacing furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks
Upgrading of doors and windows
Installing solar panel arrays
Success to date:
Total estimated energy reduction of 807 gigajoules/year – equivalent energy use of 6.75 Halton Hills homes*
Total estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of 44 tonnes/year – equivalent GHG emissions of 9 Halton Hills homes*
These initiatives help support the Town’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Applications are now closed. Subscribe to our webpage at RetrofitHH.ca to receive updates about future program developments.
*On average, the participating homes reported initial energy usage (GJ/yr.) and GHG gas emissions (tonnes/yr.) that were, respectively, approximately 1.67 and 1.79 times the Halton Hills average.
Program Background:
In support of the Town’s climate emergency declaration and Council’s net-zero by 2030 target, the Climate Change & Asset Management division is working with Dunsky Energy Consulting to develop a home energy retrofit program, Retrofit Halton Hills.
This program targets deep energy retrofits in the residential sector [which is the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Town], through the use of Local Improvement Charges (LICs) as a financing mechanism to encourage homeowners to implement retrofits.
The LICs regulation is an existing tool available under the Municipal Act, 2001. This tool can be a financing mechanism to give homeowners access to the upfront capital cost to complete energy retrofits. The amount is paid back through the homeowner’s property tax payment, often for the same term as the lifespan of the work. However, the payment “runs with the land” and stays with the property. If the homeowner moves before the retrofit is completed, the new homeowner will take over the payment, along with the benefit of the retrofit.
Here's a summary of the 200 responses to our survey asking homeowners to share their experiences with home energy improvements:
The survey responses were used to help inform the pilot program design before the official launch.
If you would like to see full survey results or have any questions about the survey or the program, feel free to contact the Town staff with comments or questions via the "Ask the Town".
Memo BEC-2022-0001- Retrofit HH Pilot Program Update.pdf (230 KB) (pdf)
