Residents of both the Town of Bridgewater and District of Lunenburg can visit MODL.ca/Energize-Together to learn more. Energize Bridgewater is an initiative of the Town of Bridgewater, developed & delivered with many community organizations, individuals, & partners. Winner of the $5 million Smart Cities Challenge through Infrastructure Canada for our Energy Poverty Reduction Program. We offer programs that can help Bridgewater residents reduce their home energy costs. ENERGIZE BRIDGEWATER HOME UPGRADES
We make energy-efficient home upgrades easy and affordable for Bridgewater residents. Adding insulation, draft-proofing, heat pumps, and other upgrades could significantly reduce your energy bills. Our Energize Program Navigator, Josie can help you fill in paperwork, book contractors, and apply for rebates. CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING
We offer Clean Energy Financing, a low-interest financing program with a 1% interest rate and a 15-year payback period. You could be eligible to borrow up to $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the assessed value of your property. Past participants are saving on average $850 per year after completing energy-efficient upgrades through the Clean Energy Financing program. COORDINATED ACCESS
We offer Coordinated Access through the South Shore Open Doors Association. Coordinated Access can connect you to the best housing and support based on your preferences and level of need, following the principle of Housing First. Housing First moves people from the street or emergency shelter into long-term housing with support. TRACK at HOME (coming soon)
Energize Bridgewater is working on a tech solution that will help find opportunities to further reduce energy costs after you complete your home upgrades. It will involve sensors that track energy use to identify and solve issues. When the system finds ways that you could save more on your energy bills, our Energy Manager can help explain how to implement them.
