The Home Upgrades Program has reached capacity and is currently waitlisting all applicants. If you are interested in receiving support through the Home Upgrades Program, we invite you to proceed with your application and we will contact you if the program begins servicing new homes in your area.
We help Albertans reduce their energy consumption by installing energy-saving measures and providing energy education
free of charge.
Improving the Lives and Homes of Albertans
Life is expensive enough without the stress of high and sometimes unaffordable energy bills. For the one in five Albertan families struggling to pay these bills, high energy costs can mean compromising on life necessities such as health, food, safety, and comfort.
We can help.
The Home Upgrades Program offers free energy efficiency education and home upgrades to qualified families living in Calgary, Canmore, and Edmonton. We identify and install upgrades based on each household’s unique needs, such as new furnaces and insulation, and utilize air-sealing to improve efficiency. The program is designed to reduce energy costs and improve the comfort, safety, and efficiency of Albertan homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the program?
What should I expect if I’m selected for upgrades?
What will I learn by attending a workshop?
How can I register for a workshop?
What’s included in a RetroKit?
What if I don’t use all the items in the Kit?
Who qualifies for the program?
Can I choose my home’s upgrades?
How do I know when a workshop is happening?
How do I install the items in the RetroKit?
What are the program’s income qualifications?
Can I bring my children to a workshop?
I’m a renter. Am I allowed to install the items included in a RetroKit?
What documents will I need to submit?
What happens when I apply?
How can I verify the program?
What kind of multilingual support is available?
Why is the program free?
What should I expect after I submit my application?
Are there any program costs that must be covered by participants?
Can I install the upgrades myself?
How are upgrades chosen for my home?
I’m a renter or landlord. Can I still apply?
Why would an applicant not qualify for home upgrades?
What is an EnerGuide assessment?
Can I still apply if I live outside of the program’s service areas?
Is everything really offered free of charge?
What types of homes are eligible?
How will I know if I’m saving energy?
Are renters eligible to apply?
When is the program offered until?
Can I apply on someone else’s behalf?
What are Energy Saving Measures?
Are translators available?
Will a lien be put on my house?
Eligibility Checklist
- Do you live in Calgary, Canmore, or Edmonton?
- Do you own a detached house, duplex, or town house that was built before 1998?
- Do you meet our income qualifications? (See FAQs)
- Are you struggling to pay your energy bills and maintain the comfort of your home?
If you answered yes to the questions above, you may qualify to receive free home upgrades, such as a high efficiency furnace, new insulation, or weatherstripping.
Not sure if you should apply?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions
Our Team
Our team has worked with close to 5,000 Albertan households to help reduce energy bills, improve the efficiency of homes, and offer in-depth education to support the needs of our communities. As a community-based organization, we hire locally and work with trained professionals who will identify how our program can help meet your needs.
Yasmin Alsarraj
Program Coordinator
Russ Walker,
Construction Manager & Energy Assessor for Edmonton
Patrick Strey
Construction Manager & Energy Assessor for Calgary
Kambo Energy Group and Alberta Ecotrust Foundation have partnered to deliver Alberta's first and only program to help homeowners reduce their energy costs through a combination of education and targeted home upgrades.
%2010.webp)
%202.webp)
%202.webp)
Kambo Energy Group is a minority-owned and run social enterprise committed to improving home comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in underrepresented communities. Kambo is home to three in-house programs, including the Home Upgrades Program.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is an environmental charity that leads urban climate change action and is a critical source of funding and capacity-building for the province’s environmental nonprofit community.
Partners
The program is supported by generous funding partners who are committed to helping lower-income Albertans improve the comfort, efficiency, and safety of their homes. Thanks to our partners, there are no costs or hidden fees for homeowners benefiting from the program.
.png)
.svg)
.svg)
Funding for St Albert was carried out with assistance from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, an endowment created by the Government of Canada and was provided through a previously approved GMF grant program agreement.
Looking for energy saving tips & tricks, or interested in joining an Energy Saving Workshop?
Visit energychampion.org