Both cities are in Ontario, so these PowerScores are on the same regional scale — a direct, apples-to-apples comparison.
| Category | Barrie | Burlington |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Heat Pump | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 🧊 Insulation | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| ☀️ Solar | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🔋 Battery Storage | 92.5 | 92.5 |
| 🚿 Water Heater | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🌡️ Smart Thermostat | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🚗 EV Charger | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 🪵 Windows & Doors | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| Overall PowerScore | 81.0 | 81.0 |
Barrie and Burlington are tied on overall PowerScore, both at 81.0/100. PowerScore is a 0-100 average of 8 rebate categories built from real published rebate amounts, program status, and how many programs stack — check the category breakdown below to see where each city is actually stronger.
Barrie and Burlington are tied on solar, both at 88.8 out of 100. Barrie's strongest category overall is heat pump at 100.0, while Burlington's strongest is heat pump at 100.0.
Yes — Barrie and Burlington are both in Ontario, so their PowerScores are calculated on the same regional scale (each city's dollar value is normalized against the strongest program found anywhere in Ontario), making this an apples-to-apples comparison.