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The Home Upgrades stream provides personalized energy and water-saving upgrades installed by a professional to reduce gas, electricity, and water use. Income-qualified Calgarians can receive high-efficiency furnaces, hot water tanks, toilets, insulation upgrades, draft proofing and more — at no cost.
Calgary homes are eligible for the program if they are:
built before 1998;
detached or semi-detached homes, duplexes, rowhouses, or townhomes; and
installed on a permanent foundation.
The Home Upgrades stream is open to both homeowners and renters. Eligibility is based on the number of people living in the home and the total household income (including income from anyone 18 or older who lives in the home).
Learn how to reduce gas, electricity, and water use at home while improving home comfort and safety with Empower Me.
This free do-it-yourself RetroKit, packed with items that are easy to install, is delivered right to your door. Improve your home with LED light bulbs, leak detection tablets, a smart power bar and more!
The workshops delivered through the City of Calgary’s Home Upgrades Program have attracted over 620 participants since the program’s launch.
After years of managing a cold, drafty home on a single income, a Calgary parent looks ahead to warmer winters.
When Robert heard about the free RetroKit, he signed up and found simple upgrades that made his home even more efficient.
Receive updates from The City on the Home Upgrades Program. You’ll learn about new and upcoming climate equity programs and information on how to reduce your gas, electricity, and water use while adapting to a changing climate.
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