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Save with FREE home energy upgrades

The Enbridge Gas Home Winterproofing Program provides free energy-efficient upgrades, including wall, basement and attic insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat, to help income-qualified customers save on home heating and cooling.

Brampton homeowner Rosemary explains how she qualified for free attic insulation and draft proofing from Enbridge Gas.

Q: How did you hear about the program?

A: I watch CTV News every day and Pat Foran mentioned an Enbridge Gas Winterproofing Program. And I thought, well, that sounds like a good idea.

Q: Why did you decide to participate?

A: My house was built back in 1972, so it’s nearly fifty years old. I wanted to reduce my heating costs and I knew that the roof could use more insulation after so many years. It has been a very drafty house, especially through the electrical outlets in the wall. You could really feel the draft through there. And the windows were drafty.

Q: After the free upgrades were installed, what difference did you notice?

A: I noticed that my bills are much better. I noticed a big difference in the comfort. The upstairs was definitely much warmer in winter and much cooler in the summer.

Q: How important is saving energy to you?

A: It’s very important because I’m a pensioner and so I budget very carefully. So saving energy means a lot to me. And that’s why I was glad of the winterproofing program.

Q: What would you tell others about the program?

A: I would really recommend the Enbridge Winterproofing Program. I think it’s really great. You’ve got nothing to lose. It’s free. The workmen that came were great and the assessor was really nice and everybody has been really good and it’s been very efficient and I would really recommend it.

Q: Did you have any concerns about the program?

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

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