Improving your home's energy efficiency saves on energy bills and supports environmental sustainability, though upfront costs can be high. You’re not alone, we would all enjoy having a like-new, energy-efficient home that will save us money each month on our current utility bills. Not many of us have tens of thousands of dollars in savings to be able to make these improvements. 

Paddio customers frequently take advantage of the 0% Canada Greener Homes Loan from the Government of Canada for their home efficiency improvements. Even better, Paddio manages the entire process for you, ensuring you maximize your loan benefits and meet all necessary standards while navigating the complexities of accessing this loan. This seamless service helps you achieve significant energy savings without the hassle.

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0% Interest $40,000 Canada Greener Homes Loan

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Overview and Eligibility

The Canada Greener Homes Loan is a federal program that helps Canadians finance their energy-efficient home upgrades. 

As a homeowner, you are eligible for one loan per eligible property. The absolute maximum loan one can get through the program is $40,000. However, each homeowner will have a different maximum loan available to them, depending on based on the selected updates.

If the eligible loan amount is less than the quoted cost, the homeowner must cover the difference. Upon approval, a portion of the loan may be provided upfront for contractor deposits, with the remaining balance delivered after the retrofits are completed and verified through a post-retrofit evaluation.

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Loan Details

• Loan Amount: Up to $40,000.
• Interest: 0%.
• Repayment term: 10 years.
• Purpose: To support major energy-efficient retrofits recommended by an energy advisor.

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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Loan, homeowners must meet specific criteria:

1. EnerGuide Evaluation: An EnerGuide home evaluation must be conducted before and after the retrofit to assess the home's energy performance and validate the improvements.
2. Qualifying Retrofits: The retrofits must be among those recommended by the energy advisor and should align with the guidelines set by the Canada Greener Homes Loan. These guidelines include not starting your retrofit prior to the initial pre-retrofit evaluation, 
3. Application Process:
   1. Initial Steps: Set up the Canada Green Homes Loan application registration, which will help you qualify for the loan.
   2. Schedule Your Home Energy Evaluation: Before and after the retrofit, an EnerGuide home evaluation will be conducted to assess your home's energy performance and validate the improvements. 
   3. Retrofit Plan: Develop a retrofit plan based on the recommendations from the EnerGuide evaluation. Paddio generates a ready-to-go retrofit plan in under 5 seconds based on our combination of unique AI, which interprets your report, and our in-house experts, who review it for quality" or something.
   4. Application Submission: Submit the loan application along with the retrofit plan and other required documentation. Make sure you submit your application before starting any work! 

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How to Access the Loan

1. Pre-Retrofit Evaluation: Book an EnerGuide evaluation through a certified energy advisor.
2. Loan Approval: Upon submitting your Pre-Retrofit Evaluation, the government approves your loan and let's you know what your maximum is. You can usually get 10% of the loan upfront to pay for immediate tradespeople contractor deposits. 
3. Retrofit Implementation: Ensure that you maintain all of your receipts, including products, contractor fees, and invoices.
4. Post-Retrofit Evaluation: Upon completing the retrofit implementation, you will need to book your EnerGuide final evaluation to complete the audit process to qualify for the loan. 
5. Document Submission: You will need to complete the applicable paperwork and submit all receipts within your Canada Green Homes Loan portal. Submit the final documentation to get the remainder of the loan, including the EnerGuide evaluation reports and proof of completed work. Working with Paddio we will help to facilitate this process by ensuring you have all the documents needed to access your loan.

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Enhance Your Home's Efficiency with Paddio – Stress-Free, Affordable, and Effective!

We understand that home efficiency updates can be stressful—booking evaluations, meeting government standards, and ensuring qualified tradespeople handle your installations. Plus, you get just one shot at the loan, so having a well-thought-out plan to maximize your home’s potential is critical. That's why Paddio is your ultimate solution. We manage the entire process for you, from start to finish, so you can enjoy a like-new, energy-efficient home and significant monthly savings without any hassle.

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Get Your Free Home Efficiency Estimate

Users can access a Paddio Free Home Efficiency Estimate, which outlines a preliminary score based on your square footage, year of build, and a few other household factors to help you get an immediate list of recommended areas to make energy efficiency improvements.

Your Home Efficiency Assessment Awaits

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Easy Steps to a More Efficient Home

1. Create Your Free Profile: Answer a brief home questionnaire, and we’ll provide insights on the types of improvements you can make.
2. Plan Your Project: For as little as $500, covered under Canada’s Greener Homes Loan, receive product cost estimates and a comprehensive project plan that outlines product orders, audit bookings, and contractor scheduling dates.
3. We Handle the Details: We’ll hire trusted EnerGuide auditors and tradespeople to facilitate the work on your behalf.
4. Final Package: At the end of the process, you will receive a file package with all the information you need to access Canada’s Greener Homes Loan.

Managing the process with the government can be challenging. Let us set you up for success and make it easy. Let Paddio make your home efficiency journey smooth and worry-free!

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Paddio Guarantee

We guarantee a seamless home efficiency upgrade process, from initial audits to final installations, ensuring you meet all requirements for Canada’s Home Efficiency Loan. With Paddio, you'll receive expert facilitation of pre and post-EnerGuide audits, access to qualified retrofit products, and professional tradespeople for installation. If you're not satisfied with our service, we offer a 100% refund on the $500 Paddio services fee.

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Here’s what our customers have to say about Paddio. ‍

The team at Paddio has made things so easy. I just followed the plan we created together and they helped at each step. I love my new heat pump. ~Ryan, Burnaby, BC

I was glad to work with Brett from Paddio on our home upgrades. He helped guide us through the Federal and BC rebates for windows and heat pump purchases. Paddio made it a lot easier to navigate the complicated energy assessment and rebate process. ~ Patrick, Nanaimo, BC