Calgary Home Upgrades Program
Run by City of Calgary, delivered by Kambo Energy Group · Also called HUP
The Calgary Home Upgrades Program provides free insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency heating and more for income-qualified homeowners and renters in Calgary, Alberta. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
Cost to you
$0
Verified
You apply on homeupgradesprogram.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Free upgrades |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Waitlist |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Renters, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Level | Municipal |
| Run by | City of Calgary, delivered by Kambo Energy Group |
| Official page | homeupgradesprogram.ca/calgary |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Calgary Home Upgrades Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ab-calgary-home-upgrades-program#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.homeupgradesprogram.ca/calgary
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Home Upgrades (insulation, furnace, toilets, lighting and more)FreeCurrently waitlisted. | Free | Varies |
| RetroKit (DIY efficiency kit)FreeOpen to income-qualified households. | Free | Varies |
| Empower Me workshopsFreeOpen to everyone; no income test. | Free | Varies |
How it works
The City of Calgary funds free upgrades for income-qualified households to cut gas, electricity and water use. After a home assessment, eligible homes can receive measures such as insulation, efficient furnaces, high-efficiency toilets and LED lighting at no cost.
The program has three streams: Home Upgrades (installed retrofits), RetroKits (free do-it-yourself kits delivered to the door) and multilingual Empower Me workshops. The Home Upgrades stream is currently waitlisting applications; RetroKits and workshops remain open.
For the Home Upgrades stream, the home must be a detached house, duplex or townhome built before 1998, and the applicant's name must be on the utility bill.
Who qualifies
- Calgary resident; homeowner or renter
- Household income (all members 18+) at or below: 1 person $52,884; 2 $65,836; 3 $80,938; 4 $98,269; 5 $111,456; 6 $125,703; 7+ $139,951
- Home Upgrades stream: detached house, duplex or townhome built before 1998
- Applicant's name on the utility bill
- Owner-occupiers renting part of their home may qualify; rental income counts toward household income
How to apply
Step 1: Apply online through homeupgradesprogram.ca/calgary
Step 2: Join the waitlist for the Home Upgrades stream, or request a RetroKit
Step 3: When selected, book the free home assessment; upgrades are installed at no cost
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