What is the Enbridge Home Weatherization Program?

Having been around for a few years now, you have probably heard of the weatherization program offered by Enbridge, one of the leading energy companies that services residents in Toronto, York, and Peel. Qualifying customers can receive free insulation and draft proofing services to make their homes more energy-efficient and eco-friendly.

How to weatherize your home for free: save and be green

This is a major part of Canada’s Green Saver project, which has been a key driver of green measures in the country for over three decades.

Enbridge customers are encouraged to take advantage of the company’s weatherization program, since most local utilities do not offer installation services free of charge. Some even charge for residential energy audits and assessments, which is why you should waste no time contacting Enbridge to schedule an appointment.

What are the benefits of this program?

In addition to saving a lot of money on labor and materials, insulating your home and making it airtight has numerous long-term advantages. It goes without saying that this is one opportunity you do not want to miss, and certainly not an investment to pass up. Every year, millions of dollars in energy bills are tossed out the window- literally!

Heating and cooling a home that is not adequately insulated is foolhardy, since most of the energy is being transferred directly outside.

Think of how wasteful conventional, wood-burning fireplaces are: most of the heat they generate goes up the chimney. This is basically what happens when heating a house that’s outfitted with drafty windows and doors, or which has an empty attic or crawlspace.

Homeowners who participate in Enbridge’s Home Weatherization Retrofit Program save on average 30% on their annual energy bills. When you stop to think of how much you spend each year on heating and cooling costs, and multiply those savings over the course of then next 10, 20, or 30 years, you will get a clear picture of why this is a great deal!

While it’s always nice to save money, you’ll likely enjoy your home’s increased comfort even more.

Not only are drafts annoying from a comfort perspective, they are also harmful to your health, especially for people who have respiratory illnesses. Perhaps most important of all, by being a member of Enbridge’s program, you are doing your part in reducing your carbon footprint!