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RBC's Energy Saver Mortgage offers a $300 rebate(30) on a home energy audit to help you make improvements to your home's energy efficiency.

How to Receive Your RBC Home Energy Audit Rebate

Choose a licensed home auditor through the Natural Resources Canada website at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ . Obtain quotes from a few auditors and choose one that you feel offers the best overall value.

Schedule an audit within 90 days of receiving your RBC Energy Saver™ Mortgage(1). Obtain a receipt or invoice from the auditor for a refund from RBC.

Submit your receipt or invoice to your branch within 120 days of receiving(1) your RBC Energy Saver Mortgage.

Your home energy audit rebate will be credited to your RBC account (up to a maximum amount of $300).

What is a Home Energy Audit?

A home energy audit is a report generated by a licensed professional who is specially trained to examine your home's major heating and cooling systems. They will make recommendations to help you improve your home's energy efficiency and lower your energy costs.

 

Common recommendations include sealing cracks around doors and windows, improving insulation in your home and replacing old appliances with more energy efficient ones.

 


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