Ontario

Energy Affordability Program

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Energy Affordability program provides a free energy saving upgrades for qualifying residents and home owners in Ontario. Eligible individuals will receive a free in-home energy needs assessment conducted by an expert. Depending on the identified needs, eligible residents and homeowners may receive energy-efficient product or replacements.

To qualify for the program, the participant must be:

  1. A resident of an eligible Social Housing property, OR

  2. An individual who owns, rents, or leases a residence, is listed as the primary or secondary utility account holder, and meets one of the following criteria:

    a. Have an annual household income for the previous year that does not exceed the allowable limits.
    Please review this chart to check income limits:
    Energy Affordability Program – Income Limits

    b. Received assistance from one of the following programs in the past 12 months:

    • Allowance for Seniors
    • Allowance for the Survivor
    • Guaranteed Income Supplement
    • Healthy Smiles Ontario Child Dental Program
    • Home Winterproofing Program (HWP)
    • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
    • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
    • Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
    • Ontario Works

    c. Any on-reserve community member

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Proof of residency in Canada

A document that displays your name and current home address and confirms that your primary place of residence is in the province or territory that is providing the benefit. For example:

  • Driver's license
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Child Tax Benefit Statement
  • Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead)
  • Income tax assessment (most recent)
  • Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life)
  • Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts)
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions)
  • Property tax bill
  • School, college or university report card or transcript
  • Statement of Direct Deposit for social assistance or income assistance in your province or territory (for example, Disability Assistance, Hardship Assistance, Income Support, Assured Incoome, Social Solidarity, etc.)
  • Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
  • Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
  • Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union)
  • Utility bill received by mail (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water)
  • Valid Provincial or Territorial Driver's Licence
  • Temporary Driver's Licence (you must also show a photo license card with the same address)
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
  • Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution
  • Valid Photo Identification

Applicants can apply in two ways:

  1. By Phone
    Contact the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) at:
    1-844-770-3148

  2. Online Application
    Complete an online application form.
    Applicants will receive a response from the program service provider within five days after submitting an application.

Last updated: March 3, 2025