Benefits of the Canada Greener Homes Loan
Living a greener lifestyle is not just great for the planet but good for your pocket too. Energy efficient windows and doors keep nasty drafts out of your home and help save by lowering your utility bills. As a homeowner in Calgary, you can upgrade your existing windows and doors with the Canada Greener Homes Loan which gives you interest-free financing to make your energy efficient renovations easier than ever before.
At Go Green Windows, we help you tap into this program, so you can enjoy high-performance, eco-friendly windows without the financial strain of paying upfront.
What Is The Canada Greener Homes Loan?
The Green Homes Loan is part of the federal Canada Greener Homes Initiative. It was designed make Canadian homes more energy efficient to fight climate change. In order to do so, it allows homeowners to borrow $5,000 to $40,000 to cover the cost of these improvements. The best part is that the Greener Homes Loan is completely interest free! One of the eligible upgrades under the Greener Homes scheme is upgrading old windows and doors to new, energy-efficient models.
What this means for you, as a Calgary resident, is that you can upgrade the energy efficiency of your home and start saving money immediately without burning a hole in your pocket.
Why Choose the Green Homes Loan?
Interest-Free Financing from the Federal Green Home Grant Program
Unlike traditional loans, the Federal Green Home Loan program offers 0% interest, making it one of the most affordable ways to upgrade your home. You can get the benefits now and spread the cost out over several years without paying more.
Year-Round Energy Savings
Calgary’s winters can be bitterly cold and summers warm. Energy-efficient windows installed help regulate your home’s temperature, reduce drafts, and ease the load on your furnace and AC which in turn reduces your utility bills.
Reduced Noise
Properly sealed, modern windows improve indoor comfort and block much of Calgary’s traffic noise.
Extended, Positive Environmental Impact
The positive impact of replacing your home’s windows and doors goes beyond your comfort and utility bills. When you consume less energy, you’re also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and hence contributing towards fight against climate change.
Boosted Property Value
Energy efficiency is a strong selling point in Calgary’s real estate market. Upgrades through the green homes grant not only save you money now but can also increase your home’s resale value.
Who Qualifies For The Green Homes Loan?
To apply for the green homes loan, you must:
- Own and live in your home as a primary residence.
- Complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
- Undertake eligible renovations recommended in your report.
- Meet credit and application requirements.
Our team at Go Green Windows can help you determine eligibility and guide you through the application process.
How The Greener Homes Loan Process Works
Book A Pre-Retrofit Evaluation
An EnerGuide advisor assesses your home’s current efficiency and recommends upgrades.
Obtain A Quote
Go Green Windows provides you with a full quote for your window and door replacement.
Apply for the Green Homes Loan
Submit your application through the official government portal, indicating the upgrades you plan to make. Once approved, you can can get a 10-20% advance on the payment for a deposit.
Install Your Upgrades
Our Calgary-based installers replace your old windows with high-performance models that meet green housing grant standards.
Follow Up Energy Evaluation
Get your follow up Energy Evaluation and the remainder of your loan is given in less than a month.
If you don’t have cash on hand for the transitional period between your window replacement and the release of your loan funds, we offer an easy financing option via our partners Financeit.
Why Calgary Homeowners Choose Go Green Windows
As a Canadian dealership, offering Energy Star rated windows and doors, we meet the eligibility criteria necessary for the Greener Homes Loan. We stand by our products and offer one of the best warranties in the business.
As a sustainable company, we believe in saving our planet, which is why our team is on hand to guide you through selecting the right windows, completing the paperwork, and meeting program requirements. We can even help you find an EnerGuide advisor.
Upgrade Now With The Greener Homes Loan
Ready to transform your Calgary home? Contact Go Green Windows today to learn how the greener homes loan can work for you.