About the Energy Affordability Program

The Energy Affordability Program provides free energy-saving upgrades or energy saving kits to income-eligible Ontarians. There are two types of support available through the EAP: Comprehensive Support and Energy Saving Kits.

Comprehensive Support

Depending on eligibility and the existing equipment in your home, you may receive:

  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-efficient refrigerators
  • Energy-efficient freezers
  • Energy-efficient dehumidifiers
  • Energy-efficient window air conditioning
  • Drying rack for clothes
  • Smart power strip
  • High-efficiency showerheads (standard and handheld)
  • Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathrooms)
  • Additional attic or basement insulation
  • Weatherstripping around doors and windows
  • Smart thermostats
  • Cold climate air source heat pump

Energy Saving Kits

Depending on eligibility and the existing equipment in your home, each kit may include:

  • LED light bulbs
  • Weather-stripping
  • High-efficiency handheld showerhead
  • Faucet aerators (kitchen and bathrooms)
  • Retractable clothesline
  • LED night light
  • Block heater timer

Who can participate?

Eligibility for Comprehensive Support

To qualify, you must be:

A resident of an eligible Social Housing property, OR An individual who owns, rents or leases a residence, is listed as the primary or secondary utility account holder, AND meets ONE of the following criteria:

  • A. Have an annual household income for the previous year that does not exceed the limits based on the number of people in the home found on: saveonenergy.ca/eap.
  • B. Received assistance from one of the following programs in the past 12 months:
  • Allowance for Seniors
  • Allowance for the Survivor
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • Healthy Smiles Ontario Child Dental Program
  • Home Winterproofing Program
  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
  • Ontario Works
  • C. Any on-reserve community member.

Eligibility for Energy Saving Kits

To qualify, you must:

  • Be an individual who owns, rents or leases a residence in Ontario and is listed as the primary or secondary utility account holder.
  • Have an annual household income for the previous year that does not exceed the limits based on the number of people in the home found on: saveonenergy.ca/eap.

Benefits of EAP

  • Receive free upgrades and appliances.
  • Save energy year round.
  • Increased home comfort.
  • Income-eligible Enbridge Gas customers apply automatically to the Home Winterproofing Program for more energy-saving upgrades.

How to Participate:

1. Check if your household income level qualifies at saveonenergy.ca/eap.

2. Apply online or by phone at 1-844-770-3148 to schedule a home visit with an authorized delivery agent.

3. If eligible, based on your home audit, receive free energy-efficiency upgrades professionally installed by qualified contractors.

4. Alternatively, your energy saving kit will be shipped by mail within two weeks. There are no fees or shipping costs.

Visit saveonenergy.ca/eap to apply.

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