Efficiency NB will subsidize the cost of Natural Resources Canada's residential energy assessment service by $400. The cost to you depends on the size of your home, starting at $50 for a house of 2000 ft2 (including basement).

Once recommended upgrades have been completed and you have received your final home rating, Efficiency NB offers either;

• A Grant: 20% of eligible upgrade costs (including HST) to a maximum of $2000; OR
• A Loan: interest-free loan of up to $10,000 repayable over a maximum 6-year term.

An additional $500 Home Heating System Upgrade Bonus is available until March 31, 2010 for the replacement of low efficiency home heating systems to high efficiency ENERGY STAR® or EPA rated systems.

Efficiency NB will offer an additional $500 bonus to homeowners going through the Existing Homes Upgrades Program or the Existing Multi unit Residential Building Program who upgrade their existing heating system or wood burning appliance to an energy efficient system.

The $500 Home Heating System Upgrade Bonus is available to program participants who install an ENERGY STAR rated central heating system or an EPA rated wood burning appliance between November 5, 2008 and March 31, 2010.