Possible Energy Savings for Windsor Homeowners
The City of Windsor is meeting with Enbridge Gas, our region’s natural gas distribution company, to review the important energy and money saving programs they offer.
The City says it is committed to creating the conditions for expanded home energy efficiency upgrades and is assessing multiple program options to put before City Council for consideration. The City feels leveraging from the success of the Enbridge Gas Home Energy Retrofit Program is a key element of the City’s ongoing program development.
The Home Efficiency Rebate program offers qualifying homeowners a rebate of up to $5,000 for renovations that can lower energy bills by more than 20 percent. Participating homeowners can upgrade their insulation, heating systems, windows and doors to reduce heat loss and, subsequently, their monthly natural gas bill. An energy assessment is required both before and after the renovations are complete to help verify the energy savings and support the homeowner’s decision in making the most appropriate upgrades based on each home.
“The programs offered by Enbridge Gas can help residents create a more comfortable living space, improve the value of your home and save Windsor families money on their energy bills. That’s a win-win-win.” –Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor
According to the City, since 2017, approximately 1,500 homes a year in the city of Windsor have participated in Enbridge Gas energy efficiency programs.
In the city of Windsor, almost $160 million per year are spent on residential energy. Individual actions are needed to reduce this amount and help reduce our region’s carbon emissions, in return saving Windsor families money through lower monthly natural gas bills.
Mr. Nick Bibic, a Windsor resident, saw the potential in the Enbridge Gas program and was able to make the maximum investments in his home on Pillette Avenue, which resulted in 58 percent energy savings and cost savings of approximately $1,150 per year.
Windsor’s building stock is one of the oldest and least energy efficient in the province and is estimated to use 35 percent more energy than the Ontario average. Local upgrades and small investments in buildings will therefore yield larger savings.
