Every home is unique — and so are the savings from insulating your home’s basement and/or attic. Our insulation savings calculator can help estimate how much your next insulation project will cost, and how much you can save — with rebates on insulation, and in annual energy savings!
A properly insulated home saves energy and money long-term. Insulating your basement could save you over $700† each year. By topping up your attic insulation, you could be looking at an additional $250† in annual savings!
Check out some example insulation projects below: When you factor in takeCHARGE insulation rebates, the material cost for your home’s next project is likely lower than you think!
ATTIC Top-Up with Blown-In Insulation
Insulating Basement WALLS** with Rigid & Batt Insulation
Insulating Basement CEILING** with Batt Insulation
**Example energy savings are based on completed projects (not partial completion).
Insulation
Savings Calculator
The takeCHARGE rebate applies to pre-tax insulation costs. Other materials and labour are not included. Rebates will be paid for basement/crawl space walls or basement/crawl space ceiling upgrades, but not both. Calculation estimates are based on these assumptions.
Learn about the takeCHARGE insulation rebate and eligibility requirements here.
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Disclaimer
*This tool is only intended to provide an estimate of the potential savings resulting from the addition of attic or basement insulation to a home. Actual results will vary from those produced by the calculator. Customers may not experience savings similar to those shown on the calculator. Pricing is based on NRCan’s 2019 Atlantic Canada Pricing Survey. Costs of insulation and other material are subject to change without notice. Calculations are based on the current domestic electricity rates. Electricity rates vary based on your service area.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Customers
Island and Labrador Diesel rate is based on the charge for all kWh over 1000 kilowatt-hours per month. For first and second block rates, check Hydro's current published rates, available here.
The Northern Strategic Plan (NSP) is a provincial government rate subsidy available to residential customers in coastal Labrador and L'Anse au Loup. With the NSP, customers in these communities pay the same rate as Labrador Interconnected customers for their basic electricity needs.
Save with Insulation Rebates
You can apply for takeCHARGE rebates for 75% of the cost of attic and basement insulation — up to $1,000* for attic insulation, and up to $1,000* for basement insulation. That’s up to $2,000* in rebates! Find out if your home is eligible:
Remember: you can receive a rebate for ONE basement insulation project — ceiling or walls, but not both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Insulation Projects
How do I estimate my project’s square footage?
Use the following equation to measure your project area’s square footage:
Length (in ft) x Width (in ft) = Square Footage (ft2)
If your project area is too hard to access, measuring the floor above or below can give you a good estimation if the floor’s layout is similar.
What is my project’s required R-Value?
R-Value measures how well insulation resists heat transfer in your home, and can generally be estimated by how thick your insulation is. It’s an important tool for determining your home’s energy efficiency and insulation quality.
To calculate how much insulation you’ll need to top up, you can estimate your current R-Value by measuring its thickness. While exact R-Values vary by type of insulation, R-12 is about 4 inches thick, R-20 is about 6 inches thick, and R-50 would be about 16 inches thick.
After your insulation is installed, the R-Value MUST meet the minimum requirement and will be rebated only to the maximum R-Value requirement.
Use the following equation to find the insulation R-Value your project needs:
(Required R-Value) – (Current R-Value) = (R-Value Needed)
All types of CSA-approved insulation with a verifiable R-Value are eligible for takeCHARGE insulation rebates. Just make sure you meet the required R-Values above for your project area — here are some examples:
For more information on insulation types and how to get your project started, visit our insulation resources page.
For attics without existing insulation or where the existing insulation required replacement, rebates will be calculated with a starting R-Value of R20.
How do I find an insulation installer?
You can save energy and money in the long-term with takeCHARGE rebates on your next insulation project. If you want to, you’re welcome to install most insulation projects yourself — however, spray foam insulation MUST be installed by a certified professional installer to qualify for takeCHARGE rebates.
Check out our directory to find an insulation installer near you!
*Must meet eligibility. †Savings may vary.