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Rosemary is saving with FREE upgrades. You could be next!

Is there a simple way to make an older home more energy efficient and comfortabl­e?

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That’s what Brampton homeowner Rosemary, like many Ontarians, had often wondered. Rosemary’s home was built in 1972 and at fifty years old it was drafty, especially through the windows, electrical outlets and attic hatch.

One afternoon while she was watching TV, a news reporter mentioned the Enbridge Gas Home Winterproo­fing Program, which provides free insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat to income-qualified homes.

She thought it sounded like a good idea, so she took a few minutes and applied. After a few questions, she qualified. Not long after, she received a visit from a program delivery agent, who checked her home and confirmed she could receive free insulation and draft proofing to make it more comfortabl­e, energy efficient and sustainabl­e year round.

Once the free upgrades were installed, Rosemary saw a difference almost immediatel­y.

Like many older adults, Rosemary is on a fixed income, so every little bit she can save on energy use helps with household budgeting. “I budget very carefully,” she says. “Saving money on heating helps me, my budget, a great deal.”

If your home qualifies, there is no catch—the program really is free and there is no cost to the homeowner.

“One of my friends said she’d heard about it but she thought it was a scam,” Rosemary says. “And so I told her no. I said, ‘I’ve been in touch and they’ve done it for me.’”

If you’re looking for ways to save energy and live more comfortabl­y and sustainabl­y at home, take Rosemary’s advice and apply. “You’ve got nothing to lose,” she says. “It’s free”.

“I noticed that my bills are much better.” Rosemary

To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, visit enbridgega­s.com/winterproo­fing or apply by phone in minutes at 1-844-770-3148. Whether you rent or own, you may qualify.

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