Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate

SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, is offering the Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate (HERR) to eligible Saskatchewan homeowners to improve the building envelope of their homes with high performance windows, doors, insulation and air sealing retrofits. These retrofits can lower energy usage and costs while increasing the homes' overall comfort. To be eligible for the rebate, homeowners must first apply to Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan), Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGHG). 

The Program offers a maximum rebate of up to $1,800. An additional $200 is available to subsidize the cost of the pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide evaluations. 

Program Details:

  • Must meet eligibility criteria and apply through the CGHG 
  • Must be the homeowner's primary residence 
  • Retrofits can only be made to an existing residential property (new homes are not eligible)
  • A pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide evaluation must be conducted by a qualified Energy Advisor from a registered Service Organization
  • Property must be located in Saskatchewan
  • Renters/rental properties are not eligible
  • Read more about the Program Terms and Conditions

Eligible Retrofits and Rebate Amounts

Pre- and Post-Retrofit Evaluation
 HERR AmountCGHG Rebate AmountCombined Rebate Amount
Pre- and Post-Retrofit Evaluation$200$600$800

The cost of your pre- and post-evaluations can vary based on the size of your home. On average, a pre-retrofit evaluation can cost $400-$550 and a post-retrofit evaluation can cost $300-400. Mileage and other fees may apply.

Air Sealing**
Eligible Retrofit TargetsHERR Amount*CGHG Rebate AmountCombined Rebate Amount
Reach base target in your renovation upgrade report$200$550$750
Reach 10% or more of base target in your renovation upgrade report$250$810$1,060
Reach 20% or more of base target in your renovation upgrade report$300$1,000$1,300
Insulation***
Eligible RetrofitsTargetHERR Amount*CGHG Rebate AmountCombined Rebate Amount
AtticFrom insulation of less than or equal to R-12, reach R-50$750$1,800$2,550
 From insulation of greater than R-12 up to R-25, reach R-50 $275$600$875
 From insulation of greater than R-25 up to R-35, reach R-50$100$250$350
Basement WallAdd between R-10 and R-22 covering 20% of the wall area$100$210$310
 Add between R-10 and R-22 covering 100% of the wall area$500$1,050$1,550
 Add more than R-22 covering 20% of the wall area$160$300$460
 Add more than R-22 covering 100% of the wall area$800$1,500$2,300
Basement HeaderSeal and insulate at least 80% of entire basement header area to a minimum insulation value of R-20$125$240$365
Basement SlabSeal and insulate at least 50% of your entire basement slab to a minimum insulation value of R-3.5$175$400$575
Cathedral Ceiling and Flat RoofsFrom no insulation, reach R-20$500$600$1,100
 From insulation of less than or equal to R-12, reach R-28$600$600$1,200
 From insulation of greater than R-12 and up to R-25, reach R-28$250$250$500
Crawl SpaceAdd between R-10 and R-22 to 100% of the crawl space’s exterior wall area and header area$400$1,040$1,440
 Add more than R-22 to 100% of the crawl space’s exterior wall area and header area$500$1,300$1,800
 Insulate 100% of the crawl space’s ceiling to R-24$250$800$1,050
Exposed FloorAchieve minimum additional insulation of R-20$175$350$525
Exterior WallAdd between R-7.5 and R-12 covering 20% of the wall area$240$660$900
 Add between R-7.5 and R-12 covering 100% of the wall area$1,200$3,300$4,500
 Add more than R-12 up to  R-20 covering 20% of the wall area$250$760$1,010
 Add more than R-12 up to R-20 covering 100% of the wall area$1,250$3,800$5,050
 Add more than R-20 covering 20% of the wall area$300$1,000$1,300
 Add more than R-20 covering 100% of the wall area$1,500$5,000$6,500
Windows and Doors****
Eligible RetrofitsTargetHERR Amount*CGHG Rebate AmountCombined Rebate Amount
WindowsENERGY STAR® most efficient models with U-factor of 1.05 W/m2K or less or Energy Rating of 40 or more$75$250$325
 ENERGY STAR® certified models with U-factor of 1.22 W/m2K or less or Energy Rating of 34 or more$30$125$155
DoorsENERGY STAR® certified models with U-factor of 1.22 W/m2K or less or Energy Rating of 34 or more$50$125$175

*Rebate amounts listed are up to the maximum amount a customer can receive per measure through the Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate.      
**In some instances, performing air sealing may result in inadequate ventilation, which may be detrimental to the house and its occupants. Seek additional information from your Energy Advisor and a qualified ventilation contractor.       
***The HERR insulation rebate amounts indicated in the table will be prorated based on the percentage of area covered by the additional insulation added.      
****Rebate amounts are calculated per rough opening.

 

How to Participate

1

Apply for the Canada Greener Homes Grant

Check your eligibility and register for the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

2

Schedule your pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation

3

Retrofit your home

Determine which retrofits you will make from the eligible upgrade list in your renovation upgrade report and retrofit your home.

4

Schedule your post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation

Once your renovation is complete, schedule your post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation. It takes at least four weeks for your evaluation reports to be uploaded to your CGHG portal by your service organization. 

5

Upload your documents, request and confirm your grant 

Submit your pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipts, and all other renovation receipts through the CGHG portal and request your grant. It may take 6-8 weeks for your CGHG documents to be reviewed. 

6

Receive your Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate

Once your CGHG application is processed by NRCan, SaskEnergy will be sent your application details. SaskEnergy will review and determine your additional rebate amount based on the eligible measures. If you meet all of the Program requirements and are approved, you will receive your rebate cheque in the mail within 6-8 weeks.