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ecoEnergy Program – Registrations Closed / New Deadline for Evaluations

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:07:26 +0000

After reaching their goal of 250,000 registrations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) stopped accepting new registrations into the federal grant program on January 28, 2012. The deadline to complete work remains March 31, 2012, however the deadline to obtain a post-retrofit evaluation for work completed by March 31, 2012, is now June 30, 2012. If a home owner had their initial energy audit completed by certified energy auditor prior to Jan 28, 2012 its not too late to have a geothermal energy system installed in their home while receiving $4375 in Federal Grants! Call us today!

eco-Energy Retrofit Program – IT’S BACK!!!!!

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:51:33 +0000

This morning, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, along with HRAI President Warren Heeley, announced the renewal of the ecoENERGY Retrofit- Homes program at a Rona home improvement store in Etobicoke Ontario.

The program runs from June 6, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Grant amounts are similar to the previous program with some minor changes. New this year, homeowners are now required to register directly with the program before booking their pre- or post-retrofit energy evaluation. Also, homeowners are required to provide receipts to their energy advisor at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation to confirm that products and equipment were purchased after June 6, 2011 and installed after a pre-retrofit evaluation.

To learn more about the program please click here.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/grants.cfm?attr=0

Re-Instatement of ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:50:50 +0000

Budget 2011 includes an investment of almost $870 million over two years to address climate change and support the development of clean energy technologies. The largest portion of this investment will be allocated to the revival of the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program. A total of $400 million in funding will be provided in 2011-12 to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient and to reduce the burden of high energy costs.

Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) for Clean Energy Generation

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:46:19 +0000

The June 6, 2011 Budget outlines tax measures that will encourage businesses to invest in geothermal energy generation and conservation systems. CCA Class 43.2 includes geothermal heat pump equipment and district energy equipment that distributes thermal energy from geothermal heat pumps. The budget states that Class 43.2 “allows the cost of the assets to be deducted for tax purposes at a rate of 50% per year on a declining balance basis – which is faster than would be implied by the useful life of the assets”

Ontario’s Clean Energy Benefit

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:40:31 +0000

Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan is moving our province to clean sources of power while shutting down coal plants that pollute the air we breathe. Upgrading and modernizing our energy infrastructure is helping to provide reliable power to our homes and businesses. Building more clean energy is also creating thousands of jobs for Ontarians in a growing renewable energy industry, supplying the solar, wind, bio-energy and hydro-electric markets.

To help you with the increased costs of these essential investments during this period of transition, the Ontario government is providing a 10% rebate off your total electricity bill – including electricity costs, regulatory charges, the debt retirement charge and taxes.

You will receive the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit on every bill for the next five years as our province continues to build our clean energy future. The Ontario Clean Energy Benefit applies to electricity charges incurred as of January 1, 2011.

Att: Geothermal – Income Tax Incentive

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:39:40 +0000

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NOTE – Explanatory Notes in Respect to the Income Tax Act and Related Acts and Regulations
Bill C-47, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures (Sustaining Canada’s Economic Recovery Act), received Royal Assent on December 15, 2010. As a result, accelerated capital cost allowance (CCA) for clean energy generation equipment now includes ground source heat pumps. The Act became law upon receiving Royal Assent but many measures apply to equipment acquired before December 15, 2010. Please consult your tax specialist to see how these regulatory changes may affect your project. (Author: Canadian GeoExchange Coalition)

Up to $5000 rebate – Ending March 31, 2011

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:19:51 +0000

Ontario Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) provides homeowners with up to $150 towards the cost of a home pre-retrofit energy audit and rebates of up to $5,000 for retrofits that address the energy issues identified in the audit. It’s not too late! Geothermal Experts Inc can help you achieve your energy savings and realestate investment goals by installing a Ground Source Heat Pump – aka Geothermal Heat Pump. Homeowners must have the equipment installed and final audit completed by March 31, 2011 to be eligible for retrofit rebates. Call us now and we can help! More details can be found on http://www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/energy/conservation/ohesp/

ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes – No longer accepting NEW Participants

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:48:07 +0000

Effective today, the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program is no longer accepting bookings for pre-retrofit evaluations. The program will continue to be administered until March 31, 2011. If you have already booked an appointment for a pre-retrofit evaluation, have completed an evaluation (audit) or applied for re-entry to the program, you remain eligible to apply for a grant. It is suggested that you complete your energy upgrades well in advance to allow enough time for your post-retrofit evaluation, as all post-retrofit evaluations must be completed by March 31, 2011. Contact the energy advisor that is listed on your pre-retrofit evaluation report or contact a licensed service organization and provide them with your file number. For more information, refer to the questions and answers. All Geothermal Expert customers are still eligible to recieve their rebates. However, inlight of the sudden decision from Natural Resources Canada to stop accepting new participants for the federal half of the program…..we encourge you to book your final audit if you are nearly complete your renovations. This will ensure you recieve you full federal and provincial audit value. It has been our pleasure facilitating geothermal solutions to the retrofit marketplace and look forward to many more years of replacement services even without the federal half of the rebates.

Ottawa “Go-Green” Expo – Lansdowne Park

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:28 +0000

The ”Go-Green” Expo is the first of it’s kind in Ottawa and Geothermal Experts along with Geosmart Energy will have a booth! This exciting, 2 day event features hundreds of exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! With everything from home and garden ideas, eco-friendly food and clothing, transportation options, organic food and cooking, to guest speakers and interactive displays the Ottawa Go Green Expo offers many simple ways of going green and helping our environment! Location: Lansdowne Park, Aberdeen Pavillion, 1015 Bank Street. When: Saturday, March 20, 10am – 6pm and Sunday, March 21, 10am – 5pm. Introduce yourself to Geothermal Experts and tell us you read our Blog!

Northern Application of Geothermal District Heating System

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:18:40 +0000

The City of Yellowknife is in advanced stages of project engineering and plans to install a district geothermal heating system by extracting heat from an abandonded Cole Mine. This project has the potential to provide a cost effective and more environmentally friendly alternative to burning fossil fuels for heat. The information that will come out of this project on the effect of extracting ground-source heat from an existing aquifer and its associated long-term heat capacity will help determine if this technology could be replicated in other northern communities including First Nation communities. (Source: HRAI)