Housing & Energy: Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program Expands to Renters

The federal government’s newly expanded Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) marks a major structural pivot in national energy efficiency policy. Replacing the former Greener Homes Grant—which required homeowners to pay thousands out-of-pocket upfront before seeking reimbursement—the new CGHAP model operates on a no-cost, direct-install model. Crucially, the program extends eligibility beyond traditional homeowners to include low- and median-income renters across participating pro