Eligible homeowners can now apply to get free smart thermostats under a new government program.
Environment Minister Chris Ballard announced today that 377 million dollars in proceeds from Ontario's cap-and-trade auctions this year will be used to establish a Green Ontario Fund.
That not-for-profit provincial agency will oversee programs and rebates for homes and businesses to reduce energy costs, including the GreenOn Installations program.
The government says it is providing 100-thousand smart thermostats under the program, which connect to the internet and adjust themselves automatically.