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Home Energy Retrofits in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie's northern location means some of the longest, coldest winters in Alberta — and heating systems that run nearly year-round. HES helps Grande Prairie homeowners access approved cost-neutral retrofit programmes designed to lower energy use, with no upfront cost.
About this programme
About this programme in Grande Prairie
HES helps homeowners in Grande Prairie and the surrounding northwestern Alberta region assess whether their home fits an approved retrofit programme. HES is not a contractor — all installations in Grande Prairie are completed by approved programme contractors.
If you'd like the full overview of how the broader programme works, our How It Works section walks through every step, and our FAQ answers the most common questions from homeowners.
Common upgrades
Common upgrades in Grande Prairie homes
Programmes vary, and not every home receives every upgrade. These are the retrofits we most often see help Grande Prairie homeowners lower their energy costs.
Insulation
Grande Prairie's extreme winter lows make insulation and air sealing some of the highest-payback upgrades available.
Heat Pumps
Heat pumps handle both heating and cooling efficiently, which suits a lot of Grande Prairie homes.
High-Efficiency Heating
Switching off propane or oil to a modern high-efficiency system is a common upgrade path for Grande Prairie homes.
Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats fine-tune when and how your Grande Prairie home is heated and cooled, without changing your habits.
Hot Water Systems
Efficient hot water systems trim a meaningful share of monthly energy use for most Grande Prairie households.
How it works
Four simple steps for Grande Prairie homeowners.
Tell us about your Grande Prairie home
Share basic details about your Grande Prairie property and your current utility situation.
We assess your fit
We work with homeowners across Grande Prairie to assess whether your home is a fit for an available approved programme.
We handle coordination
HES manages programme qualification and coordinates the next steps on your behalf.
Approved contractors complete the work
Installations in Grande Prairie are completed by approved programme contractors — with no money out of your pocket.
Who this is for
Who this is for in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie homeowners with older or rural properties, propane- or oil-heated homes, and high winter utility bills are often the strongest candidates. Not every home qualifies, and we'll tell you that directly.
There's no cost to find out, and no obligation either way. If a programme isn't a fit, we'll tell you plainly.
Service area
Serving Grande Prairie and surrounding areas
From this Grande Prairie service area we also work with homeowners in the surrounding neighbourhoods and communities, including:
- Clairmont
- Sexsmith
- Wembley
- Beaverlodge
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Start the conversation
Tell us about your Grande Prairie home.
Share a few details about your home and situation. We'll review your information and follow up to let you know whether an approved programme may be a good fit.
- No cost to find out
- No obligation if you're not a fit
- Honest answer either way