HOME ENERGY RETROFITS
Upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems
Home energy retrofits is a process to upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems. It may involve improving light fixtures, sealing windows and doors, adding insulation, and more. Residents who invest in home energy upgrades can lower their energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect against energy price increases and improve the comfort in their homes.
Looking for more information on how to get started? Check out the home energy programs below or visit Your Voice Markham for details about the entire retrofit process.
- Rebates, Incentives and Support Programs
These are the rebates and incentives available to Markham residents
Program Available upgrades and support Is a home energy assessment required? This program offers single or bundled upgrades for greater savings.
- Heat pump water heaters
- Windows and doors
- Insulation (attic, wall, foundation, exposed floor)
- Air sealing
- Heat pumps
- Solar panels and battery storage
- Smart thermostats
Yes, a pre- and post-retrofit assessment is required for the following upgrades:
- Heat pump water heaters
- Windows and doors
- Air sealing
- Attic insulation
- Foundation insulation
- Exposed floor insulation
- Exterior wall insulation
This program offers interest-free loans up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years.
- Insulation
- Air sealing
- Windows and doors
- Thermostat
- Space and water heating
- Renewable energy
- Resiliency measures
- Low rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
Yes, a pre- and post-retrofit assessment is required for all upgrades. Learn more about support programs or flexible payment programs for individuals or families who need help paying their electricity bills.
Payment support programs include:
- Flexible Payment Arrangements
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Equal Payment Plan
No This program offers free energy upgrades for insulation, draft proofing, and smart thermostats to income qualifying homes.
- Free home energy assessment
- Free energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat
- Free installation by qualified contractors
An EnerGuide home evaluation is not required. However, a program assessment is needed to check specific measures in your home. This program offers support to income-eligible electricity consumers on their monthly electricity costs
Comprehensive support includes:
- LED light bulbs
- Energy-efficient refrigerators
- Energy-efficient freezers
- Energy-efficient dehumidifiers
- Energy-efficient window air conditioner
- Drying rack for clothes
- Smart power strip
- High-efficiency showerheads (standard and handheld)
- Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathroom)
- Additional attic or basement insulation
- Weatherstripping around doors and windows
- Smart thermostat(s)
- Cold climate air source heat pump
Energy saving kits include:
- LED light bulbs
- Weather-stripping
- High-efficiency handheld showerhead
- Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathroom)
- Retractable clothesline
- LED night light
- Block heater timer
An EnerGuide home evaluation is not required. However, a program assessment is needed to check specific measures in your home. If you notice information that is out of date, please notify us
- Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO)
Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
The City of Markham, in partnership with the City of Vaughan, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, is offering virtual HERO workshop for homeowners. The workshop is focused on engaging homeowners to understand and incorporate available energy retrofits, recognize the benefits of energy-efficient retrofits and learn about rebates and incentives.
This online workshop is facilitated by Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with over ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.
Upcoming Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) virtual workshop:
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Register to attendWatch the Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshop highlights from the year 2023
- MyHEAT
Air leaks in your home, especially around windows and doors, force your air conditioner and heater to work harder throughout the year. This can lead to higher energy bills and uncomfortable rooms.
The MyHEAT program, in partnership with Enbridge Gas, is here to help!
Markham residents can view a free, personalized heat loss map of their home. See where your home could benefit from more insulation, air sealing or other energy efficiency upgrades. No home visits or assessments required. This includes:
• An aerial heat loss map to pinpoint areas where air may be escaping from your home
• A heat loss rating to help you better understand how much heat is escaping
• Actionable steps to improve your home's energy efficiency
• Information on available rebates and incentivesFor your free home heat map, visit the MyHEAT website and enter your home address.