Envelope Upgrade Rebate Program

efficiencyPEI offers grants for the installation of insulation, ENERGY STAR^® windows & doors and air sealing improvements. Insulation grants are based on how much insulation you install and where it is installed as outlined below.

How do I apply for the program?

The steps to getting your efficiencyPEI envelope upgrade rebate are:

1. confirm your eligibility (see the terms and conditions on the application form);
2. fill out the application form completely and send it to efficiencyPEI with your most recent electric bill. Incomplete information may delay or disqualify your rebate;
3. schedule a pre-retrofit inspection with the efficiencyPEI or submit an EnerGuide Rating System audit report;
4. wait for your letter of acceptance before starting the work;
5. collect the dated sales receipts showing work completed and mail the original copies of dated receipt(s) to efficiencyPEI.

What are the rebate amounts?

Attic insulation:

• Regular Rebate: $1/SQ/R-value increase
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: $1.75/SQ/R-value
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: $3.50/SQ/R-value
• Minimum total R-value R50 for flat ceilings, R28 for sloped ceilings

Above grade walls (with new interior/exterior finish):

• Regular Rebate : $10/SQ/R-value increase
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: $17.50/SQ/R-value
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: $35/SQ/R-value
• Minimum R-value increase R6

Above grade walls (blown in insulation):

• Regular Rebate : $2/SQ/R-value increase
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: $3.50/SQ/R-value
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: $7/SQ/R-value
• Minimum R-value increase R10

Exposed floors:

• Regular Rebate : $5/SQ/R-value increase
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: $8.75/SQ/R-value
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: $17.50/SQ/R-value
• Minimum total R-value R20

Below grade:

• Regular Rebate : $5/SQ/R-value increase
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: $8.75/SQ/R-value
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: $17.50/SQ/R-value
• Minimum R-value increase R12 for walls, R20 for headers

Windows/doors/skylights:

• $75 per opening for ENERGY STAR zone 3 products to a maximum of $450.

Air sealing:

• Regular Rebate : 15% of eligible costs
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 1: 25% of eligible costs
• Low-income Rebate Lvl 2: 50% of eligible costs

Note:

• SQ = 100 square feet
• Low income Rebate Lvl 1 applies to household incomes between $20,001 and $35,000
• Low income Rebate Lvl 1 applies to household incomes $20,00 and under