Want to enjoy a more comfortable
and climate-friendly home?
You’ve come to the right place!
BetterHomesOttawa is a one-stop for Ottawa residents to help them make their homes more energy-efficient and climate-friendly.
Plan your retrofit
All the information and support you need to start your home energy retrofit journey.
Find the right incentive
Whether you own or rent, there’s money-saving support to make your home more energy efficient.
Apply for a Better Homes loan
Upgrade your home’s energy efficiency with the City of Ottawa’s Better Homes Ottawa – Loan Program.
Savings Estimator
How much energy will you save?
Smart upgrades can significantly reduce your home’s energy use and costs. Here’s just a sample of the energy savings you can realize with a few key upgrades.
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Smart Thermostat
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Upgrade attic insulation
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Energy-efficient windows
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LED lightbulbs
Model home energy cost savings are based on the following assumptions:
- 1700 square foot, 4 bedroom home
- Stick construction, batt wall insulation
- Single pane windows upgrade to Energy Star
- No attic insulation upgrade to R-50 insulation and air sealing
- Non programmable thermostat upgrade to smart thermostat
Partners
Meet the organizations working together to make homes more comfortable and climate-friendly.
EnviroCentre
City of Ottawa
Ottawa Climate Action Fund
Green Municipal Fund
Hydro Ottawa