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Upgrading your windows and doors is a big investment. The good news is that there are real programs in Ontario that can help offset the cost—especially when you choose energy-efficient products.

At Royal City Windows & Doors, we provide you an overview of the main rebates, loans and support programs currently available for homeowners in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and nearby areas.

Important: Program details change often. We do our best to keep this page current, but you should always confirm eligibility, deadlines and amounts directly on the official program websites before you apply.

Currently, there are 4 programs available:

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How Royal City Windows & Doors Can Help

Sometimes these programs can be confusing, especially when rules and deadlines change.

When you request a quote from Royal City Windows & Doors, we’re here to help:

Walk you through which rebates or loans you might qualify for
Help you choose ENERGY STAR® certified products that meet program requirements
Coordinate your upgrade to fit within any assessment or completion deadlines
Provide detailed quotes and documentation you may need for your application

Window & Doors Rebate

Home Renovation Savings Program

The Home Renovation Savings Program is currently the main provincial program for energy-efficient upgrades in Ontario. It’s delivered by Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with support from the Ontario government.

How It Helps:

$100 back per rough opening for eligible ENERGY STAR® certified windows or doors
Additional rebates available if you bundle windows/doors with other upgrades as part of a broader home energy improvement plan
In many cases, total rebates can cover up to about 30% of project costs when combined with other eligible retrofits

Basic Eligibility:

You must own the home and live in it as your primary residence (most low-rise homes qualify)
Windows and doors must be ENERGY STAR® certified
Complete a home energy assessment (you can get up to $600 back for this)
Complete two or more eligible upgrades (e.g., windows/doors plus insulation)

There is also a “single upgrades” path for certain measures, but most window and door rebates are under the assessment/bundled stream.

Window & Doors Financing

Guelph Greener Homes Program

For homeowners inside the City of Guelph, the Guelph Greener Homes Program is a strong option to help finance bigger upgrades. This program focuses more on financing and support than straight cash rebates, but windows and doors are eligible upgrades.

How It Helps:

Basic Eligibility:

If you’re in Guelph and planning a larger project—new windows and doors plus other upgrades—this program is worth a serious look.

Window & Doors Loan

Ontario Renovates Program

For homeowners in parts of the Region of Waterloo, the Ontario Renovates Program provides forgivable loans up to $25,000 to help low- to moderate-income households keep their homes in good repair. This is not a pure “energy efficiency” program, but doors and windows are listed as eligible repairs, along with roofs, foundations, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility modifications.

How It Helps:

Basic Eligibility:

If you’re a customer in Kitchener-Waterloo and dealing with serious window or door issues with a limited budget, this program could help.

Save on Energy

Energy Affordability Program

In addition to major rebate programs, Save on Energy runs the Energy Affordability Program, which provides free kits and in-home upgrades for eligible low-income households.