Ontario, Canada is launching a $150 million program to help homeowners become more energy efficient and save money.
The program offers:
– up to $5000 for home energy retrofits – Energy Star furnaces, solar water systems and insulation
– sales tax exemption for Energy Star light bulbs, decorative lights, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, freezers, dehumidifiers and room air conditioners, purchased, rented or leased after July 19, 2007 and before July 20, 2008
– Sets a target of 100,000 solar systems in Ontario and extends the sales tax rebate on qualifying solar, wind, micro hydro-electric and geothermal equipment to January 1, 2010
– Partnership with Ontario organizations to establish a one-stop-shop on solar installation information for households and businesses.
– a partnership with Ontario green energy retailers to helps people buy 100% green power, and a pilot program which would offer zero-interest loans for homeowners to install renewable energy systems.
The program adds to yesterday’s announcement that the Ontario government is creating a C$650 million (US$611 million) incentive fund to help develop greener cars and related technologies.
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