• Homeowners and Landlords are eligible. A maximum of two (2) properties per landlord or property owner will be eligible for the program. For Landlord applications, only properties that have tenants with an established rental history of the applied unit for 12 consecutive months prior to application, combined with the presence of a fixed-term rental agreement continuing for a minimum of six (6) months, will be deemed eligible. Rental history will be established based on how long the electricity account at the premise has been in the tenant’s name. Tenants living at the property must meet the program income eligibility requirements. Written consent from the tenants will be required.
• Your home must have an active electricity account with Newfoundland Power or Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and your home must be connected to the Island or Labrador’s interconnected electricity grid.
• The program is offered province-wide, with targeted programming for remote, isolated diesel communities. If you are in a Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Isolated Systems community you can still apply and Hydro staff will reach out to you to discover which upgrades you may qualify for.
• Only tenants with an established rental history of the applied unit for 12 consecutive months prior to application, combined with the presence of a fixed-term rental agreement continuing for a minimum of six (6) months, will be deemed eligible. Tenants living at the property must meet the program income eligibility requirements. Written consent from the landlord will be required.
• Your home must be on a permanent foundation, intended as a primary residence in Newfoundland and Labrador, and used year-round. New homes are not eligible.
• Must meet income eligibility requirements:

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* The number of persons living in the home is defined as the homeowner(s) (a maximum of two) and any other individuals living in the household year-round at the time of application.

** Defined as notice of tax assessment form line 23600 (net income) less line 43500 (tax payable)

What’s next?

Please review the home and project eligibility criteria. This will let you know what steps you’ll need to take and what information you will need to have on hand to apply.

The following projects may be eligible for an incentive, subject to project pre-approval from TakeCharge. Only projects completed after October 5^th, 2026 are eligible for the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.

Home Energy Assessments

• A pre and post home energy assessment must be completed by a participating Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Certified Energy Advisor to participate in the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.

Single Head Mini-Split Heat Pumps

• Heat pumps must be an air source heat pump (ASHP) that are approved and listed on Natural Resource Canada’s database for the zone in which they are being installed.
• Heat Pump must be installed in the main living area in a home to maximize energy savings. Heat Pump must be installed by a Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic who can undertake warranty work for heat pumps sold by the manufacturer brand they are installing.
• Heat Pumps must be installed by a participating installer for the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.
• Heat Pump installation must also be performed by a qualified electrician working under permit.
• Only one heat pump per property will be eligible. Households that already have a heat pump will not be eligible for a heat pump rebate.

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

• To qualify you must choose an eligible model. View full list.
• The HRV must be installed by an HRAI certified installer participating in the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.

Insulation

• All types of CSA-approved insulation with a verifiable R-Value are eligible. This includes batt, rigid board, loose fill blown-in and spray foam. Insulation must be installed by a participating installer for the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.
• After the insulation is installed, the R-Value MUST meet the minimum requirement and will be rebated only to the maximum R-Value requirement.

• Rebates will be paid for basement and crawl space wall upgrades, or basement and crawl space ceiling upgrades, but not both.
• You may add to existing insulation to reach the recommended R-Value, but rebates will not be provided for a full replacement of existing insulation.
• For attics without existing insulation, rebates will be calculated with a starting R-Value of R20. All insulation must be new, in good condition, and not previously installed in another home or building.
• Only eligible insulation products with a qualifying purchase receipt will be rebated.

Air Sealing Upgrades

• A pre and post-retrofit home energy assessment are required and must be completed by a registered energy advisor that is participating in the TakeCharge Greener Homes Program.
• Your home must have a heating and ventilation system.
• Your project meets a minimum 10% improvement in air leakage rate (air changes/hour).
• The rebate amount is based on the improvement in your air leakage rate. Materials and labour will not be reimbursed.
• Air sealing measures can be completed by you (do-it-yourself) or a contractor.
• You will not be eligible for a rebate if there is a change in the volume of your home after the initial assessment.

Other Information

If the installer you are interested in hiring does not appear on the participating installer list, the installer can contact greenerhomes@TakeChargeNL.ca. These lists are continuously updated, and installers are being added frequently. Installers must meet all eligibility requirements.

Your application will not be processed if you do not have all the required information and documents. Once you have obtained the following documents and information, you will be prepared to apply. You’ll need the following documentation and information to proceed with your application.

• Your electric utility.
• Your electricity account number.
• If you have a spouse, common law-partner or roommate (for homeowner/ landlord applying on behalf of tenants), you will also require their name, Notice of Assessment (NOA) for the most recent tax year and their declaration signature(s).
• Incomplete submissions may cause delays in processing your application.

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After You’ve Applied

• Please allow up to 6 to 8 weeks for processing from date of submission.
• If you are pre-approved, a rebate will be held in your name for 120 days from the initial pre-approval date. You will have 120 days from this pre-approval date to install the eligible product(s), and forward all final documents as required. No extensions will be given. TakeCharge will send you an email with your pre-approval code.
• After the project is complete, the incentive will be paid directly to the participating installer once they have submitted the required paperwork.
• Newfoundland Power and/or Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro may visit your home and confirm the installation at any time within 24 months from the date the incentive was processed.

* The credentials of participating contractors have been verified prior to listing. However, this information is provided on an “as is” basis without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (the “Utilities”) do not endorse any one specific individual or company and we make no guarantee or warranty regarding the completeness of this list. The Utilities make no representation or warranty, and assume no liability with respect to the quality, safety, or performance of work performed by installers or the equipment or appliances installed, and expressly disclaim any such representation, warranty or liability. The Utilities reserve the right to modify this list with no obligation to provide notice of such changes.