Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces
The Canadian federal government is relaunching a green home retrofit program, now rebranded as the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, focusing on low-to-median-income households. The program provides funding for energy-efficient upgrades like heat pumps and insulation, with administration shifting to provincial control.
Why it matters
This program addresses both energy poverty and climate goals by subsidizing home improvements for those who cannot afford them, while decentralizing federal environmental policy.
Environment, Climate Change and Nature Minister Julie Dabrusin and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced on Monday morning the federal program’s relaunch in the four provinces.
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