Are you a homeowner interested in reducing emissions and saving money?

Friend--

The City of Toronto has opened the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). Toronto homeowners can significantly reduce emissions contributing to climate change by making their homes more energy efficient. Through the Home Energy Loan Program, homeowners can borrow up to $125,000 to cover a range of energy improvements, such as air-source heat pumps, window/door replacements, high-efficiency water heaters, toilet replacements, rooftop solar PV panels, and more. 

Once your application is approved, homeowners can make affordable payments over time and access rebates from utility companies and the Federal government. Homeowners are also free to hire their preferred contractor to complete the renovations. For more information, you can click here or read more below.

In this newsletter: 

• The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
• Pop-up community meeting: Jane-Finch Secondary Plan 
• 10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism 
• Rowntree Mills Park Tree Planting

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at 416 338 5335 or [email protected]. My team is here to support you.

Sincerely, 

City Councillor
Ward 7, Humber- River Black Creek

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Etobicoke’s new Civic Centre 

  

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44-46 Romfield Dr. Community Meeting

 

Thanks to all who joined us at last Thursday's 44-46 Romfield Dr. community meeting! Your input and feedback are important.

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CBC: Community Safety at Driftwood CC

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The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) 

Making your home more energy efficient is one of the most substantial actions homeowners can take to reduce the emissions contributing to climate change. Through the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), Toronto homeowners can borrow up to $125,000 to cover the cost of home energy improvements, such as:

• Air-source heat pumps
• Window/door replacements
• Insulation: basement/attic/exterior wall
• Air sealing (e.g. weather stripping or caulking)
• Geothermal systems
• High-efficiency water heaters
• High-efficiency furnaces/boilers/air conditioners

• Tankless water heaters
• Drain-water heat recovery systems
• Toilet replacements
• Solar hot water systems
• Rooftop solar PV panels
• Electric vehicle charging stations (Level 2)
• Battery storage

HELP makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to pay for home improvements over time and access rebates offered by utility companies and the Federal government. Once funding is approved, homeowners can hire the contractor of their choice and complete their renovations.

Note: Projects that include any of the following measures: solar, windows, geothermal and/or heat pumps are eligible for a 20-year term.

Eligibility:

You may qualify for a low-interest loan through HELP if:

• you own a detached, semi-detached, or row house in the City of Toronto (the property’s postal code must start with an “M”);
• all of the property owners on title consent to participate in the program;
• you do not have more than three instances of a property tax or utility account being 60 days past due in the last three years; and
• you obtain written consent from your mortgage lender if applicable*.

*If your property is subject to a mortgage, we will send you a customized Lender Consent Form.

If you are interested in applying, you can visit the webpage here: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/home-energy-loan-program-help/ 

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Pop-up community meeting: Jane-Finch Secondary Plan 

Tomorrow, on Thurs. April 18, from 2 pm to 8 p.m., the Jane-Finch Initiative project team will be at  Yorkgate Mall (1 York Gate Blvd) to talk to community members about maximizing economic opportunities, and a review of building heights in the Jane-Finch Secondary Plan area.

We will have information boards and City staff available to answer your questions and receive your comments on these items. You’ll be able to find us in the common area in front of the Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS) office, near Tim Hortons. For more information see: toronto.ca/janefinch.

Contact the project team any time at [email protected] or call 416-338-0775.

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10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism 

The City of Toronto, in collaboration with Black communities and partners, is starting public consultations for the next phase of its Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. This new 10-year plan aims to improve the lives of Black residents and foster systemic change.  

For more information, you can visit: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/community/confronting-anti-black-racism/ 

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Rowntree Mills Park Tree Planting

Join us for a green initiative at Rowntree Mills Park! 

Get ready to plant trees and shrubs, rain or shine! Dress for the weather and let's make our park even more beautiful together.

Date: Tuesday, May 28th

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Location: 155 Rowntree Mill Rd.