Power Smart Insulation Requirements

To qualify for a Home Insulation Program rebate, insulation must meet the following Power Smart levels.

Note: Material must have a verifiable R value as determined by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC)

Attics

Existing insulation must RSI 5.3 (R-30) or less.

• Insulate to RSI 8.8 (R-50)
• Flat and cathedral ceilings to be insulated to RSI 5.0 (R-28)
• A minimum of 100 sq. ft. must be insulated

Basement walls

Only un-insulated walls are eligible.

• Insulate to RSI 4.2 (R-24)
• If you are using a combination of interior/exterior insulation a horizontal perimeter skirt to RSI 2.1 (R-12.5) is required
• A minimum of 100 sq. ft. must be insulated

Crawlspaces

Only un-insulated crawlspaces are eligible.

• Insulate vertical walls to RSI 4.2 (R-24) total, with a minimum of RSI 2.1 (R-12.5) installed on the exterior of the wall, plus a horizontal exterior skirt of RSI 2.1 (R-12.5) is required.
• A minimum of 50 sq. ft. must be insulated

Wall cavities

• Insulate to a minimum of RSI 1.8 (R-10)
• A minimum of 100 sq. ft. must be insulated

Exterior walls (when re-siding)

• Insulate un-insulated wall cavities to a minimum of RSI 1.8 (R-10)
• Exterior wall insulation of a minimum of RSI 0.7 (R-3.75) to a maximum of RSI 1.8 (R-10)
• A minimum of 100 sq. ft. must be insulated

See Step Two: Install insulation for more information about permits and requirements.