Providing independent advice for Halton Hills residents

Greener Homes Halton Hills offers free home retrofit consultations, over phone or video conference, to Halton Hills residents considering or already engaged in completing retrofits for a greener home.

Our Coaches offer independent advice and address any questions you may have about the complexities of your home’s energy upgrades. They are not affiliated with any product manufacturer or installation service provider.

All Greener Homes Coaches have one or more of the following professional designations:

• Natural Resources Canada Registered Energy Advisor (REA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

All our Greener Homes Coaches have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Natural Resources Canada EnerGuide Rating System.
• Knowledge and understanding of EnerGuide Energy-efficiency Home Evaluations.
• Knowledge and understanding of home energy-efficiency retrofits including upgrades to the building-envelope, heating and cooling systems, electrical systems, and renewable energy options.
• Knowledge and understanding of home retrofits for flood protection, heat protection, and wind resilience.
• Knowledge and understanding of all the financial incentives available, including rebates, grants, free programs, and interest-free loans.
• Knowledge and understanding how to best combine (stack) the various incentives and retrofits for your particular situation.

What to expect when you talk to a Greener Homes Coach:

In the initial consultation (up to one hour) your coach will present the results of an, AI powered, virtual home energy assessment — based on your home’s archetype and the information provided by you prior to, or during, the call.

The virtual assessment will provide a sound starting point for a productive conversation about your home’s energy-efficiency and all-weather upgrade potential.

Additional topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Discuss and facilitate next steps, including how to schedule an EnerGuide Energy-efficiency Evaluation with a Registered Energy Advisor.
• Provide information about programs and services available to help Halton Hills residents maintain a greener home that is energy-efficient and ready for all kinds of weather.
• Discuss what is required to qualify for the various financial incentives available (including rebates, grants, free-programs and interest-free loans).

A Greener Homes coaching consultation could also focus on a range of project management issues, including:

• Reviewing the results of an EnerGuide report.
• Suggesting an initial prioritized scope of work for a home retrofit project.
• Providing service provider selection assistance, including but not limited to a link to contractor directories.
• Providing support in reviewing service provider quotes.
• Providing assistance with completing rebate and other financial incentive applications to ensure your eligibility and that all forms are filled out correctly.