Considering a Home Energy Upgrade?
Check out the Home Energy Navigator program, a new regional service helping homeowners take the next step, regardless of where they are in their retrofit journey, and aiming to reduce barriers to completing a home energy retrofit. This service provides participants with free support from local energy experts, including:
- Rebate navigation
- Virtual home energy consultation
- Quote reviews
- Customized retrofit roadmap
- And more!
If you have questions regarding rebate requirements or need support with deciding which upgrades are right for your home, reviewing quotes or filling out your rebate applications, you’re not alone! Participate in the program for free by filling out a registration form at www.homeenergynav.ca or calling 1.866.381.9995.
The Home Energy Navigator Program is a free program created by the CRD and local government partners in the capital region and informed by industry experts, including numerous local contractors. It is being executed by City Green Solutions, a local non-profit with decades of experience helping homeowners save energy.
Incentives for Renewable and Efficiency Upgrades
(Terms apply and rebates are subject to change.)
Heat Pump Financing
- Canada Greener Homes Loan: $5,000-$40,000 in interest-free financing for 10 years.
Insulation, Windows, Energy Evaluations, and Other Incentives
- Up to $5,500 for insulation improvements from CleanBC.
- Up to $100 per window and door upgrade from CleanBC (up to a maximum of $2,000).
- Up to $2000 bonus rebates for completing multiple upgrades from CleanBC.
- GST/HST refund for a new or substantially renovated primary residence.
- Mortgage loan insurance refund up to 25% from CMHC or Sagen.
For more info, visit www.betterhomesbc.ca
Income Qualified Rebates
- Up to $10,000 from the Federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program (for income-qualified households).
- CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program:
- Replaced the Income Qualified (IQ) Program on June 18, 2024.
- Up to $24,500 to switch from fossil fuel heating to a high-efficiency heat pump.
- Up to $3,500 for a heat pump water heater.
- Up to $5,000 for electrical system upgrades associated with switching to a heat pump.
- Up to $5,500 for insulation.
- Up to $9,500 for windows and doors.
- Up to $1,600 for ventilation.
- Up to $800 for health and safety measures.
- FREE upgrades for income-qualifying homes (ECAP) from BC Hydro and FortisBC.
Rebates for Solar Panels & Battery Storage
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels: Up to $5,000
- $1,000 per kilowatt (kW) of installed generator capacity.
- Rebate amount capped at 50% of total installed product cost (including labour and materials).
- Battery energy storage systems: Up to $5000
- Minimum storage size: 5 kilowatt-hours (kWh).
- $500 per kWh of installed storage capacity.
- Rebate amount capped at 50% of total installed product cost (including labour and materials).
Use the CleanBC Rebate Search Tool to find all the rebates that apply to you.
Questions? Contact an Energy Coach, a free coaching service offered through the program.
Interested in commercial buildings? CleanBC Better Buildings provides funding and capital incentives to encourage energy-efficient design, construction and renovation for commercial buildings.
