
Ready to upgrade your home’s heating and cooling AND lower your monthly utility bills?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan provides interest-free financing of up to $40,000 for home upgrades that save energy… including cold-climate geothermal heat pumps.
Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home. They use less energy and save you money over time.
At ATEL Air, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
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How To Apply
Applying for the Canada Greener Homes Loan is simple.
- Schedule a pre-retrofit evaluation by a certified energy advisor: Give us a call and we will refer you to one we recommend. Let them know you’re interested in having a geothermal heat pump installed. They will evaluate your home and give you a recommendations report.
- Apply online: Once you have the results, choose the geothermal heat pump system you’d like to have installed! We’ll be happy to go over your home situation with you and recommend the perfect one. Submit your estimate with your loan application through the official Canada Greener Homes website and include the results of your energy assessment.
- Approval and installation: Once approved, our skilled and certified technicians will professionally install your geothermal heat pump system. We’ll make sure it meets every requirement for the loan.
- Post-retrofit evaluation: As soon as it’s installed, let your energy advisor know. They will inspect your new home upgrades with you and provide you with a final report.
- Submit and receive your funds: Submit your final report and receive the approved loan amount to cover your upgrade expenses. That’s it!
Remember, we’re here to help you through every step of the application process. We’re excited to see your new geothermal heat pump be a total success.
How Much Is the Loan?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan provides:
- Interest-free financing of up between $5000 and $40,000 per home.
- A repayment term of 10 years for pre-approved upgrades.
This loan was created to make energy efficiency and green home improvements easier to afford. Once approved, you’ll have the financial flexibility to install a brand-new cold climate geothermal heat pump without having to pay everything up front. And with zero interest, every dollar you pay back goes directly to the cost of your new system.
Are You Eligible?
To qualify, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- You need to own your home and live in it as your primary residence.
- A pre-retrofit energy assessment by a certified energy advisor is mandatory to confirm your home’s eligibility and recommend qualifying upgrades.
- You must commit to completing at least one eligible retrofit (such as installing a geothermal heat pump).
- Applicants should have a good credit history.
- Retrofit projects already underway or finished are not eligible.
- Single-family homes, row houses, and certain types of multi-unit residential buildings are all eligible.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we’ll be happy to help you determine whether you qualify and guide you through the application process.
Why Choose ATEL Air for Your Geothermal Upgrade?

At Atel Air, we’ve been serving homeowners in Southern Ontario’s rural communities since 1949, helping them find the perfect heating and cooling solutions for their homes.
Here’s why homeowners choose us for their heat pump installations:
- Easy Process: From inspection to application to installation, we’ll guide you through every step and even handle many of the details.
- Expert Installation: Our team of licensed technicians specializes in installing cold climate geothermal systems.
- Customer Support: Have questions? We’re here to help you now and in the future.
Start Your Upgrade Today
With the Canada Greener Homes Loan, upgrading to a geothermal heat pump has never been easier or more affordable.
Contact us today at 613-535-2720 to get started!