Free Home Insulation Program
Run by efficiencyPEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) with Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program funding
The Free Home Insulation Program provides free insulation and air sealing for income-qualified households in Prince Edward Island. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
Cost to you
$0
Verified
You apply on princeedwardisland.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Free insulation upgrades |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Prince Edward Island |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | efficiencyPEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) with Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program funding |
| Official page | princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-infrastructure-and-energy/home-insulation-programs |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | LowDetails come from secondary sources. Confirm before you rely on them. |
Free Home Insulation Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/pe-free-home-insulation#key-facts. Last verified October 11, 2026. Official source: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-infrastructure-and-energy/home-insulation-programs
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation and related envelope workNo cost | No cost | Varies |
How it works
PEI's free insulation program reopened in 2026 after the province joined the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program. Approved households have insulation work done at no cost, with no upfront payment or loan.
Households must be approved by efficiencyPEI before any work begins.
Who qualifies
- Household income limits apply (reported in 2026 as under $55,000)
- You own the home and it is your primary residence; seasonal properties are not eligible
- A property assessed-value limit was reported at $300,000 or less
How to apply
Step 1: Apply to efficiencyPEI (1-877-734-6336, efficiencypei@gov.pe.ca)
Step 2: Wait for approval before any work starts
Step 3: efficiencyPEI arranges the assessment and contractor
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