Editorial
Expires Oct 21, 2026
Posted Sep 21, 2026
Housing & Energy: Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program Expands to Renters
The federal government’s newly expanded Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) marks a major structural pivot in national energy efficiency policy. Replacing the former Greener Homes Grant—which required homeowners to pay thousands out-of-pocket upfront before seeking reimbursement—the new CGHAP model operates on a no-cost, direct-install model.
Crucially, the program extends eligibility beyond traditional homeowners to include low- and median-income renters across participating provinces (including British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Eligible tenant households can now receive zero-cost energy retrofits that directly lower monthly utility bills.Grant vs. Direct-Install: What Changed?Under the direct-install approach, authorized provincial delivery partners (such as BC Hydro, FortisBC, Hydro-Québec, and EfficiencyOne in Nova Scotia) handle the energy assessment, contractor procurement, equipment supply, and la
Crucially, the program extends eligibility beyond traditional homeowners to include low- and median-income renters across participating provinces (including British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Eligible tenant households can now receive zero-cost energy retrofits that directly lower monthly utility bills.Grant vs. Direct-Install: What Changed?Under the direct-install approach, authorized provincial delivery partners (such as BC Hydro, FortisBC, Hydro-Québec, and EfficiencyOne in Nova Scotia) handle the energy assessment, contractor procurement, equipment supply, and la
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