A response from Diana Charest from NRCAN provided this info. Furthermore, there was a question in the Q&A portion of the presentation asking what proportion of retrofits in the GH program are for windows and doors. The answer I found from program stats, is that “more home owners upgrade to ENERGY STAR windows and doors than any other retrofit, approx.. 45% of paid home owners to date.”

Hi Sudhir, i had quick chat with Erin, see her info here. Manufacturers are required to send product model information to NRCan for ENERGY STAR certification through their certification agency. NRCan’s list of authorized certifying agencies can be found here: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/products/product-information/windows-doors-and-skylights/contact-information/17103

Hi Sudhir, generally the excel sheet submission to NRCAN for Energy Star listings is submitted with the support/assistance of your test lab or NFRC certification body. If you are wanting to submit independently reach out to Erin at NRCAN. She can help you with who to submit to. erin.sullivan@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Jim et al, the Spring Conference 2022 education videos are now available under Technical Center/Videos

Hi Jerome. The sessions are ready to post. Laine has been at Fensterbau and on holidays this week. She will have these up hopefully later next week when she returns. Thanks

Clarification from the Greener Homes QnA page. The homeowner cannot get a rebate that is greater than the cost of the window itself. Like all eligible measures under the Canada Greener Homes Grant, homeowners will have to provide an invoice as proof of purchase and will also be asked to declare any other rebate(s) they might have had when purchasing the windows or from provincial or municipal program(s). Calculation of the final incentive level will factor in those elements and the total reimbursement cannot exceed 100% of the invoice itself. For eligibility amounts, please see GH website.

As for insurance, depending on what you are after, your membership with CFIB, which is a FC member benefit offers some partnerships with insurance providers with improved rates. https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/member-savings