Understanding the Canada Greener Homes Loan for Window Upgrades

May 12, 2025Financing & Rebates

How to Take Advantage of Low-Interest Financing

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your windows but hesitating due to cost, the **Canada Greener Homes Loan** might be the opportunity you need. It offers low-interest financing to help you make energy-efficient improvements — and windows are one of the top upgrades eligible under the program.

What Is the Canada Greener Homes Loan?

The program offers interest-free loans of up to \$40,000 to homeowners completing energy-saving retrofits. It’s part of the federal government’s push to reduce energy use and emissions in Canadian homes.

💰 Up to \$40,000 loan amount
🕐 10-year repayment term
🌱 No interest charged
🔧 Must be used for eligible retrofits (including ENERGY STAR windows)

Are My Window Upgrades Eligible?

To qualify, your upgrades must meet specific criteria:

✅ ENERGY STAR® certified windows or sliding glass doors
✅ Replacing existing windows (not new builds or additions)
✅ Products listed in the program’s eligible product database
✅ Upgrades must be recommended in an approved energy evaluation

Steps to Apply

1. 📝 Register online through the Greener Homes portal
2. 🏡 Book a pre-retrofit energy evaluation
3. 💡 Complete recommended window upgrades
4. 📋 Submit receipts and final evaluation to receive the loan

Combine With Other Rebates

In many cases, you can **combine the Greener Homes Loan** with local utility rebates or provincial programs, giving you more savings and less out-of-pocket expense.

Get a free quote and learn if your window upgrade qualifies

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