Better insulating your premises means reducing both your financial and heat losses—all while taking advantage of generous grants.1
Did you know that up to 75% of a building’s heat1 can escape through the walls, roofs, floors and windows? Every month, a significant portion of your energy bill could be slipping through the cracks!
60%
Heating and air conditioning account for more than 60% of the energy consumption of Canadian businesses.2
Four benefits of good insulation
- 1
High energy savings
Using less energy for heating and air conditioning can help you reduce your bill3 and your greenhouse gas emissions.
- 2
Less maintenance, more durability
By protecting your building from variations in heat and humidity, you extend its lifespan and limit repairs.
- 3
Higher resale value
Well-insulated spaces appeal to buyers and can stand out in the real estate market.
- 4
Year-round comfort
No more drafts or temperature fluctuations: good insulation traps warm air in winter and cool air in summer.
Good to know
There are different ways to insulate a building: from inside, from outside, or by using self-insulating walls for new builds. You can also combine interior and exterior insulation. This is called mixed insulation.
What to prioritize
- Prioritize wall and roof insulation: these are the most energy-intensive areas. They can let up to 50% of the heat escape!2
- Focus on high-quality glazing: double or triple glazing significantly improves thermal performance.
- Keep it airtight: a building without air leaks means lower energy bills!
Subventions
Énergir offers a grant1 for renovation work that includes wall and roof insulation.
Efficient renovation
Up to $100,000 in grants
Your action plan for an efficient insulation project
- Plan your project. Assess your building’s needs and set energy efficiency goals.
- Hire a qualified contractor and/or engineer. A recognized professional will ensure that insulation materials and techniques meet standards and maximize results. Depending on the size of your project, you may need the assistance of a consulting engineering firm. Registered consulting engineering firms assist Énergir customers in identifying and implementing their efficiency projects.
- You or the registered firm you work with submits your grant application before the project begins. This is an essential step for a project to be eligible.
- Take action. Kick off your insulation project and you could start seeing energy savings in the first few months.
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Legal notices
- Source : Certain conditions apply. Grants subject to change without notice Check each grant’s webpage for eligibility criteria.
- Source : https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star/products/list-certified-products/heating-cooling-equipment-commercial-use (opens in new tab)
- Source : Bill reductions through insulation only apply to the heating and cooling portion of the energy bill. Other consumption habits may increase energy bills.
