What are the parties promising on Green construction and retrofits?

This is a page from the 2025 Ontario general election.

Green construction and retrofits platforms

Here's what the 2025 Ontario election parties are promising.

We don't have any PC policies on Green construction and retrofits.

Provide free or discounted electric heat pumps to households, with heat pump rebates and interest-free financing

"We will provide free or discounted electric heat pumps to Ontario households, with access to easy interest- free financing. Heat pump rebates of up to $19,500 will be available depending on household income, with an additional $5,000 available for households that heat with propane, heating oil, or coal." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22
Provide energy saving retrofit support to renters and low-income households

"We will also enhance Ontario’s SaveONEnergy Energy Affordability program to provide retrofit support to renters and low-income households, ensuring fair access to Ontario’s energy savings programs." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

Create a permanent tax credit worth 20% of the installation cost of energy-saving technologies for homes, such as heat pumps

Provide a free heat pump for households with incomes under $100,000, and zero interest loans for households over $100,000

"Provide a free heat pump for house- holds with incomes under $100,000 and zero interest loans for households over $100,000" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22
Support municipalities, schools, and institutions to create renewable energy projects through zero interest loans
Provide a $10,000 grant and upfront zero-interest loan programmes for energy efficiency retrofits for households with incomes under $100,000
Provide zero-interest loans for energy efficiency retrofits for households with incomes over $100,000
Retrofit 40% of existing homes and workplaces to net zero by 2035, and 100% by 2045

"Create hundreds of thousands of new jobs by retrofitting 40% of existing homes and workplaces to net zero by 2035, and 100% by 2045" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22
Remove HST on heat pumps, heat pump hot water heating, solar panels, EV chargers, and energy retrofits
Institute energy labelling of homes and multi-residential buildings
Create a grant programme for co-op, non-profit, and public housing to retrofit buildings