New Homes Incentive Program
As of November 13, 2024, the New Homes incentive is now fully subscribed and we are no longer accepting applications.
The New Homes Incentive Program is designed to encourage the construction of more energy efficient homes and includes the benefits of solar PV installations. An EnerGuide rating, determined by an energy advisor, is required.
Investments you make in energy efficiency during the construction stage can pay off in lower energy bills. Reducing a home's energy consumption by 10 gigajoules per year can reduce lifetime energy costs by about $3,000.
Rebate amount
HAT Smart will rebate up to $10,000 based on the level of energy savings achieved beyond a ‘typical new home’ – that is one built to the current energy code.
All gigajoule savings contributed through on-site renewable energy will be included when determining the rebate amount.
Percentage of energy savings | Amount of rebate per GJ |
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≤ R-10% | $50 |
11% ≥ 15% | $60 |
16% ≥ 20% | $75 |
21% ≥ 25% | $90 |
> 25% | $100 |
Example 1: if the typical new home baseline is 88 GJ and the actual rating is 77 GJ, the rebate would be $660. [1 – 77/88 = 12.5% reduction; rebate is $60/GJ x (88-77) = $660]
Example 2: if the typical new home baseline is 138 GJ and the actual rating is 73 GJ, the rebate would be $6,500. [1 – 73/138 = 47% reduction; rebate is $100/GJ x (138-73) = $6,500]
Application deadline
Application deadline is noon on January 9, 2025.
Application terms and conditions |
The following Application Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions) establish the eligibility requirements and related terms and conditions for an application to the New Homes Incentive Program (Program). The application shall be subject to approval by HAT Smart. A completed application is neither a guarantee of eligibility for a rebate under the Program, nor payment of the rebate itself, and is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:
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How to participate | ||||||
Determine eligibility | ||||||
Before applying, read the Eligibility section below. Don’t forget to check out the FAQs!
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Do your research | ||||||
If you are purchasing or building an energy-efficient home, visit the NRCan website to learn about EnerGuide-rated new homes. Learn more about buying a new home on the Canadian Home Builders' Association website. Choosing a contractorNot sure how to choose a contractor? See what the Government of Alberta and Canadian Home Builders' Association suggest. |
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Obtain your EnerGuide rating | ||||||
Contact a service organization to schedule and complete an EnerGuide evaluation.
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Reserve funds | ||||||
Fill out the application for projects where the final EnerGuide evaluation will be completed before December 31, 2024. If funds are fully subscribed, your application will be placed in the queue for processing, should funds become available. As of November 13, 2024, the New Homes incentive is now fully subscribed and we are no longer accepting applications. If your project will not be complete by year end, email HAT Smart to remove your application from the queue. This allows funds to made available to other projects in the queue. A new application will need to be submitted the following year, provided the New Homes incentive is available. |
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Construct your home and get your final EnerGuide rating | ||||||
Final evaluations must be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2024 to qualify. Collect your documentsAttach all required documentation, as outlined below. Omission of required documentation, and/or photos that do not clearly show the panels and inverters, will result in an incomplete application, which will be declined by HAT Smart. A new application will be required and placed in the queue for processing based on the date it is received by HAT Smart. Payment may not be made if funds are fully subscribed.
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Request your rebate | ||||||
Complete the application to request your rebate.
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Frequently asked questions
I live outside of Medicine Hat. Am I eligible for the HAT Smart rebates? |
Yes, all City of Medicine Hat residential Electric and/or Natural Gas Utility customers are eligible to apply. If you currently receive a residential electric or natural gas bill in your name from the City of Medicine Hat, you are eligible to apply. |
Am I guaranteed to receive a rebate if I apply? |
All applications are subject to approval by HAT Smart. A completed application form is NOT a guarantee of eligibility for a rebate under the program, nor payment of the rebate itself. Rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis. An incomplete application form can result in a delay of payment or no payment if program funds have been exhausted. |
Why was my application declined? |
If your application was declined, either it did not meet the eligibility criteria, required documentation was missing, it was received after the deadline, or Program funds were fully subscribed. |
I reserved funds but now can't finish my project. What should I do? |
If your project will not be complete by year end, email HAT Smart to remove your application from the queue. This allows funds to made available to other projects in the queue. |