Calgary Home Upgrades Program
The City of Calgary's Home Upgrades Program is offering three simple ways to help income-qualified Calgarians — homeowners and renters — save gas, electricity, and water, reduce utility costs, and improve home comfort and safety. These program streams are delivered by Kambo Energy Group on behalf of The City of Calgary at no cost to income-qualified Calgarians. You can apply to one, two, or all three streams!
Home Upgrades
Apply for free home upgrades to reduce your gas, electricity, and water use, such as high-efficiency furnaces and toilets. Make your home more comfortable, safe, and affordable.
Am I eligible?
I meet the income qualifications
My detached home, duplex, or townhome was built before 1998
My name is on the utility bill
Multilingual Workshops
Learn how to reduce gas, electricity, and water use at home while improving home comfort and safety with Empower Me. Get personalized advice that is easy to understand and put into action.
Am I eligible?
Everyone is welcome!
RetroKits
This free do-it-yourself RetroKit is packed with items that are easy to install, delivered right to your door. Improve your home with LED light bulbs, leak detection tablets, a smart power bar, and more!
Am I eligible?
I meet the income qualifications
Am I income eligible?
The Home Upgrades and RetroKit streams are open to both homeowners and renters. Eligibility for the Home Upgrades and RetroKits are based on the number of people living in the household and the total household income (including income from anyone 18 or older who lives in the home).
How do I determine if my household is eligible?
What if I’m a landlord living in the same house as renters?
Why does Calgary need this program?
1 in 7 Calgary households struggle to pay their utility bills, forcing some homeowners and renters to choose between heating their homes and buying groceries or other necessities. This is known as energy inequity. Energy inequity impacts some people more than others, especially low-income households, racialized groups, renters, seniors, Indigenous people, and lone parents.
This program is developed in alignment with Calgary’s Energy Equity Strategy, which aims to help Calgarians affordably heat, cool, and power their homes. By addressing these challenges, the program seeks to ensure that all residents can live comfortably without compromising their essential needs.
Why should I participate
We can help you save money by teaching you simple ways to reduce your home's gas, electricity and water use. Upgrading home features like LED lighting, good insulation, efficient furnaces, and high-efficiency toilets, your home will cost less to power, heat and maintain. Whether the changes are small or large, our goal is to improve the comfort, health and safety of your home, support your mental and physical wellbeing, and contribute to Calgary’s climate goals!
Calgary Participants Share their Stories
Jenny's Story
A long-time Calgary resident speaks to media about the Home Upgrades Program
Kari's Story
When Kari's furnace failed during a cold snap, she called the Home Upgrades Program and received the support she needed.
The Clarks' Story
“We’re one of those couples who have a house, but are cash-poor."
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