Efficiency PEI Home Energy-Low-income-Program-

The Home Energy Low-income Program (HELP) is a PEI energy efficiency grant program designed to provide energy efficient upgrades and free air-sealing to low-income Islanders who qualify for the grant.

Successful applicants will have a HELP tradesperson complete FREE comprehensive air-sealing (this usually involves caulking, sealing gaskets, weather-stripping) at your home. But that’s not all.

You also get:

A programmable thermostat is installed in your home. – this helps you save money, maintain a consistent temperature at different times of the day in your home and also keeps your HVAC system optimized.
A low-flow showerhead – these are economical, environmentally beneficial and you have increased options like – a timer, pause function, aeration, steam control etc.
A voucher for a free furnace cleaning (up to $80 value),
A number of ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs.

Introducing some of these simple measures has a huge impact on your annual energy savings. The results vary from home to home but are largely dependent on:

the current condition of your home
the size of your home
the type of heating system you have.

A programmable thermostat installation can save homeowners up to $250 per year in heating costs. Air sealing can help homeowners save up to $650 in annual heating costs.

Eligibility

You must fulfill the following requirements to qualify for the Efficiency PEI Home Energy Low-income Program (HELP):

be a resident of Prince Edwards Island
have a total household income that is not more than $50,000
own and be living in the home or if you rent, you must be paying the total heating costs.
this property must be your principal residence or if you rent, it must be a year-round rental property.

To Get This Grant

To apply for this rebate, please click this link to download and complete the application form

The download application form shows the eligibility criteria in the terms and conditions section. Please check to confirm your eligibility before applying
Complete the application form.
Note: Providing incomplete information will stall your approval at best, and most likely disqualify you
You can either drop off or mail the application to efficiencyPEI or any Access PEI location.
Note: Attach original copies of your most recent Maritime Electric bill and your proof of income.