Timeline: 2023 onwards
The Better Homes Hamilton Pilot Program was launched in 2023 with the objective to provide up to $1 million in loans to homeowners to implement energy efficiency retrofits. The pilot stage of the program is targeting approximately 50 homes with each property able to receive a maximum of $20,000.
Purpose of Pilot Program:
- Support the greatest number of homeowners across Hamilton in undertaking upgrades which improve home energy efficiency and substantially reduce GHG emissions while improving home comfort;
- Reduce barriers to participation through a combination of access to:
- Zero-interest loans.
- “Program Coach” service to guide participants through the BHH program, including help with maximizing rebates and/or grants from existing energy efficiency and income qualifying programs.
- Learn as much as possible from various building archetypes, both urban and rural properties, and learn from the participation of homeowners of varying socio-demographics.
- Work to achieve Low Carbon Transformation: Transforming Buildings within the Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) as part of Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy (HCAS).
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Municipality: Hamilton
Action: Retrofit of dwellings
Category: Buildings