Existing homes may participate in LEED Canada for Homes if they undergo a gut and rehabilitation process that exposes the full thermal envelope – that is, if the full insulation on the exterior wall of the house will be exposed, either by removing the drywall on the inside or by removing the siding on the outside. Please contact a Provider for more information.

Funding

Both LEED Canada for Homes renovation projects and retrofit projects that fall outside LEED Canada for Homes may benefit from funding available under the federal government’s ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. Renovation projects may also qualify for a Home Renovation Tax Credit. 

Think Green

Whatever the nature of the renovation project, the ReGreen Guidelines can help ensure the project protects the health of occupants and the environment. The guidelines are laid out by project type (kitchen renovation, bathroom, major addition, etc.) and cover water use, indoor air quality, materials selection, and more.