New Homes Incentive Program
The New Homes Incentive Program is designed to encourage the construction of homes with greater energy efficiency and includes rebates for solar PV installations. An EnerGuide rating, determined by an energy advisor, is required.
Contractors and consultants working on projects which qualify for HAT Smart rebates must have a valid City of Medicine Hat business license. This business license number must appear on all invoices and paid receipts to be eligible for reimbursement.
Rebate amount
HAT Smart will rebate up to $10,000 based on the level of energy savings achieved beyond a ‘typical new home’ – that is one built to the current energy code.
All gigajoule savings contributed through on-site renewable energy will be included when determining the rebate amount.
Percentage of energy reduction compared to baseline rating (R) | Amount of rebate per GJ reduction |
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10% of R | $50 |
11% to 15% of R | $60 |
16% to 20% of R | $75 |
21% to 25% of R | $90 |
> 25% of R | $100 |
Example 1: If the typical new home baseline rating (R) is 88 GJ and the actual rating is 77 GJ, the final calculated rebate would be $660. The calculated % reduction compared to baseline is 12.5% [1 – 77/88 = 12.5%]. The eligible rebate rate is therefore $60 per GJ. Total rebate is then calculated as $60 per GJ reduction x (88-77) = $660.
Example 2: If the typical new home baseline rating is 138 GJ and the actual rating is 73 GJ, the rebate would be $6,500. Calculated reduction of 47%, rebate rate is $100 per GJ reduction, total rebate is $100 per GJ x (138-73) = $6,500.
Application deadline
Application deadline is noon on December 31, 2025.
Application terms and conditions |
The following Terms and Conditions establish the program eligibility requirements for an application to the New Homes Incentive Program (Program). The Program is designed to encourage the construction of homes with greater energy efficiency and includes rebates for solar PV installations. Program Applications are subject to approval under the HAT Smart Initiative. A completed Application is neither a guarantee of eligibility for a rebate under the Program, nor payment of the rebate itself, and is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:
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How to participate | ||||||
Determine eligibility | ||||||
Before applying, read the Eligibility section below. Don’t forget to check out the FAQs!
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Do your research | ||||||
If you are purchasing or building an energy-efficient home, visit the NRCan website to learn about EnerGuide-rated new homes. Learn more about buying a new home on the Canadian Home Builders' Association website. Choosing a contractorNot sure how to choose a contractor? See what the Government of Alberta and Canadian Home Builders' Association suggest. It is your responsibility to ensure the contractor has a valid City of Medicine Hat business license. |
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Obtain your EnerGuide rating | ||||||
Contact a service organization to schedule and complete an EnerGuide evaluation.
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Construct your home and get your final EnerGuide rating | ||||||
Final evaluations must be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025 to qualify. Collect your documentsAttach all required documentation, as outlined below. Omission of required documentation, and/or photos that do not clearly show the panels and inverters, will result in an incomplete application, which will be declined by HAT Smart. If declined, a new application will be required and will then be processed in the order it is received by HAT Smart. Payment will not be made if funds are fully subscribed.
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Request your rebate | ||||||
Complete the application to request your rebate. Be sure to attach all the required documents in order for your application to be considered complete.
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