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Lower Income Energy Efficiency Program

Qualified lower income households are eligible for energy efficient retrofits that will:

• save energy;
• lower energy bills;
• improve home comfort.

Lower income households may qualify for:

1. An in-home energy evaluation and basic energy savings items

   An energy advisor¹ will identify opportunities to save energy in qualifying lower income households. In addition, these households will be provided with some basic energy efficient items, like compact fluorescent light bulbs, low flow showerheads and faucet aerators. These in-home energy efficiency services are provided at no cost to the lower income household.

2. Insulation upgrades

   Based on the energy evaluation, insulation can be added to the attic, basement, crawlspace and wall cavity (up to Power Smart levels). Most or all of the costs will be covered by a combination of Manitoba Hydro and ecoENERGY Retrofit Program funding.

3. High efficiency heating system upgrade

   A high efficiency natural gas furnace or boiler uses less energy, costs less to operate, helps conserve natural gas, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

   If you replace your standard natural gas furnace or boiler with a high efficiency natural gas furnace or boiler, Manitoba Hydro will provide:

   • an increased rebate of $2 500 for natural gas boilers;
   • installed furnaces at a cost of $19 per month for 5 years ($1 140)². Energy savings from the upgrade will more than cover the $19 monthly payment.

¹ Energy advisors are trained by Manitoba Hydro to meet the requirements of the Lower Income Energy Efficiency Program, as well as the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program (open new window).

² Funding provided by $500 ecoENERGY retrofit grant and Manitoba Hydro incentive.

Taken from the MB Hydro website.