Never say Statistics Canada is dry!
Market share for beer declined over last year, though beer is still by far the most popular alcoholic drink. Wine sales showed an increase, particularly sales of red wine. Dollar sales of red wine have more than doubled since 2000. For more interesting facts see The Daily
21 April, 2009
12 April, 2009
Government rebates for homeowners
Both the Ontario government and the federal government are offering a dizzying array of rebates to homeowners to help spur economic activity and encourage energy savings.
Here are some of the rebates offered. If you know of any others, please blog it.
From the federal government the EcoEnergy retrofit website gives a list of available federal rebates.
(NRCan-certified home energy audit required)
See Grant Table for list of qualifying Eco-Energy retrofits, including $1,250 Homes rebate for solar domestic hot water systems (a dramatic increase from the previous $500)
Ontario Home Energy Savings Program rebate
Current value$500 (but details are being finalized to match ecoENERGY rebate)
Home Energy Audit Program Rebate
$150 toward the cost of an NRCan-certified home energy audit
To qualify for rebates offered through the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program and the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program, an NRCan-certified energy advisor must conduct an energy audit in your home and provide you with a checklist of recommended retrofits. Once the energy advisor has visited your home, you have 18 months (or until March 31, 2011, whichever comes first and subject to available funding) to complete any recommended retrofits and get a post-retrofit evaluation. You will receive a cheque within 90 days of your post-retrofit assessment. The cost of an NRCan-certified audit is approximately $350 for a pre-retrofit inspection and $150 for a post-retrofit inspection
Homeowners can qualify next tax season for the Home Renovation Tax Credit, which amounts to getting 15 per cent back from the cost of a home renovation in 2009, up to a maximum of $1,350.
Available until Jan 1, 2010 through Ontario Ministry of Revenue is the Retail Sales Tax rebate (Solar Energy Systems Rebate Program)
Feed-in Tariff (pending approval)
Get paid $0.802 per kWh that you produce throughout a 20-year contract
If approved, this tariff will be available through the Ontario Power Authority
Net Metering (Available through your local utility)
Pay the current rate for the energy you use minus the energy you produce.
In Ontario, most EnergyStar appliances are also exempt from retail sales tax until Sept. 1, 2009. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
Here are some of the rebates offered. If you know of any others, please blog it.
From the federal government the EcoEnergy retrofit website gives a list of available federal rebates.
(NRCan-certified home energy audit required)
See Grant Table for list of qualifying Eco-Energy retrofits, including $1,250 Homes rebate for solar domestic hot water systems (a dramatic increase from the previous $500)
Ontario Home Energy Savings Program rebate
Current value$500 (but details are being finalized to match ecoENERGY rebate)
Home Energy Audit Program Rebate
$150 toward the cost of an NRCan-certified home energy audit
To qualify for rebates offered through the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program and the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program, an NRCan-certified energy advisor must conduct an energy audit in your home and provide you with a checklist of recommended retrofits. Once the energy advisor has visited your home, you have 18 months (or until March 31, 2011, whichever comes first and subject to available funding) to complete any recommended retrofits and get a post-retrofit evaluation. You will receive a cheque within 90 days of your post-retrofit assessment. The cost of an NRCan-certified audit is approximately $350 for a pre-retrofit inspection and $150 for a post-retrofit inspection
Homeowners can qualify next tax season for the Home Renovation Tax Credit, which amounts to getting 15 per cent back from the cost of a home renovation in 2009, up to a maximum of $1,350.
Available until Jan 1, 2010 through Ontario Ministry of Revenue is the Retail Sales Tax rebate (Solar Energy Systems Rebate Program)
Feed-in Tariff (pending approval)
Get paid $0.802 per kWh that you produce throughout a 20-year contract
If approved, this tariff will be available through the Ontario Power Authority
Net Metering (Available through your local utility)
Pay the current rate for the energy you use minus the energy you produce.
In Ontario, most EnergyStar appliances are also exempt from retail sales tax until Sept. 1, 2009. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/68.html
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