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      REBATES

      Are you renovating a home?

      • The Canada Greener Home Federal Grants provides up to $5000 for eligible home retrofits and up to $600 for the pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.
      • The Canada Greener Home Loan provides an interest-free loans of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years to help homeowners undertake major home retrofits.
      • The Clean BC Better Homes Rebate Chart summarizes all BC Provincial Rebates currently available in addition to the Canada Greener Home Federal Grants:

      Are you building a new home?

      • Effective May 1, 2023, all new Part 9 buildings must comply with the requirements of BC Step 3.
      • Projects in the City of Vancouver are subject to the performance standards of the Vancouver building bylaw.
      • The FortisBC New Home Step Code Rebate program provides a rebate of up to $10,000 to build a home to BC Step 3 or higher using natural gas space and water heating (or electricity space and water heating in FortisBC’s electricity service area). This rebate is available until December 31, 2023.
      • The FortisBC Design Offer Rebates help builders receive up to $ 7,000 to cover consulting fees of Integrated Design Process (IDP) consultants, building science consultants, and/or mechanical design specialists on individual homes. Multi-family projects can receive up to $50,000.
      • The CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program provides rebates up to $15,000 for the construction of new, high-performance, electric homes. This program is fully subscribed. Applicants can submit a pre-registration form to be added to the program waitlist. If a pre-approved program participant drops out or does not meet the program requirements, available funding will go to the next applicant on the waitlist.

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      Apply for Canada Greener Home Grant program

      The Canada Greener Homes Initiative provides grants and a loan for EnerGuide evaluations and for retrofits. It is important that you read all eligibility criteria and grant requirements to be sure that you will qualify for the grant at the end of the process.

      You must complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation before beginning the retrofits to be eligible for the grant.

       

      Step 1. Apply – Select our service organization >> Ask us for the information

      Step 2A. Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation >> Contact us to book your pre-retrofit energy evaluation

      Step 2B. (optional) Interest-free loan – Apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan >>  Ask us for more information

      Step 3. Retrofit your home – Consult the renovation upgrade report  >> Ask us for more information

      Step 4. Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation >> Contact us to book your post-retrofit energy evaluation

      Step 5. Request and receive your grant – Upload your documents, and confirm your grant >>  Ask us for more information

      Step 6. Complete your retrofit journey >> Enjoy the benefits and savings of a greener home

       

      Canada Greener Homes Grant: The homeowner journey

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      Step 1. Apply

      Learn about how the grant process works, and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the grant before you apply. Select our service organization to conduct the EnerGuide evaluation, and submit your application through the Canada Greener Homes Grant portal.

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      Eligibility Requirements:

      • Only one homeowner per home can register
      • Prove ownership of the property (Municipal property tax documents)
      • Prove its your primary residence (Government issued photo ID with matching address, such as driver’s license)

      Step 2A. Pre-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluation

      This is a mandatory step before you start your retrofits. Contact us to book your Pre-retrofit Energy Evaluation
      An energy advisor registered with Natural Resources Canada performs the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, measures the energy efficiency of your home and provide you with the required report package.

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      Enerma - Canada Greener Homes Grant- Step 2B. (optional) Interest-free loan

      Interest-free loans of up to $40,000, with a repayment term of 10 years to help you undertake major home retrofits

      Once you have received your pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation and decided which retrofits you would like to do, you can apply for a loan. The loan will help cover the cost of retrofits that are both eligible and recommended by your energy advisor.

      To apply for the loan, you must provide at least one cost estimate for the retrofits.

      You are not eligible for a loan if you have already started or completed the retrofits.

      Note: You will receive the loan only after the completed work has been verified through a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.

      Step 3. Retrofit your home

      After the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation is complete, you will need to review the recommendations and decide which retrofits work best for your budget and renovation plans.

      Step 4. Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation

      This is a mandatory step after you finish your retrofits. Contact us to book your Post-retrofit Energy Evaluation

      You must book a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, and submit the required documents online or by mail. Once the post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation is complete, your new EnerGuide label will show you how much more energy-efficient your home has become.

      Step 5. Request and receive your grant

      You will receive an email asking you to confirm your total grant amount, which will help you cover part of your retrofits cost. After you confirm, you will receive a cheque for the grant by mail within the 30 business days.

      Apply for CleanBC Better Home Rebates and Special Offers

      The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs, administered by BC HydroFortisBC and the Province of BC, provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades.

      In order to qualify for this rebate, all of the eligibility requirements must be met. Please read them carefully. Contact us if you have any questions.

      Step 1. Confirm your eligibility —>  Ask us for more information

      Step 2. Retrofit your home – Consult the renovation upgrade report —>  Ask us for more information

      Step 3. Apply for rebates – Upload your documents, and confirm your grant —>  Ask us for more information

      Step 4. Apply for bonus and special offers – Upload your documents, and confirm your grant —>  Ask us for more information

      Step 1. Confirm your eligibility

      Learn about how the rebate process works, and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the rebates before you apply.

      Eligibility Requirements:

      • The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
      • You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility
      • The home must be one of the following types:
        • Single family home (detached dwelling)
        • Secondary suite in a single-family home (detached dwelling), with its own separate utility meter
        • Mobile home that is permanently fixed, sits on a foundation and is structurally complete with installed and connected plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer services; towing apparatus and axle must be removed
        • Duplex, triplex, row home or townhome, where each unit has its own natural gas and/or electricity meter; utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner.  Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation are not eligible.
      • Your home must be primarily heated with:
        • Natural Gas or piped-propane supplied by FortisBC
        • Natural Gas supplied by Pacific Northern Gas
        • Electricity supplied by FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility
        • Oil or propane not supplied by FortisBC
        • Wood or other solid fuels

      Step 2. Retrofit your home

      Purchase the eligible retrofit items and have them installed by a licensed contractor.

      Step 3. Apply for rebates

      Once your upgrades are installed, search for the implemented retrofits and complete the online applications and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices. See sample invoices.

      Deadline: The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.

       Apply now

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      Step 4. Apply for bonus and special offers

      The Two Upgrade Bonus is a $300 bonus rebate for installing two or more eligible energy efficiency upgrades. 

      The Home Energy Improvement Bonus rebate provides $750 to $2,000 for installing three or more eligible energy efficiency upgrades between your pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluations. Receive $20 for every percentage you reduce your EnerGuide rating (Gigajoule/ year) between your pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluations.

      The CleanBC Income Qualified Program is a special offer to provide a rebate of up to $33,900 to cover 60–95% of your home upgrade costs.

      Rebate coverage is based on the combined income of all adults in your home and how many people live in your home, including adults and children.

      • Combined incomes less than Income Level 1 are eligible for up to 95% of upgrade costs.
      • Combined incomes less than Income Level 2 are eligible for up to 60% of upgrade costs.

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      Note: CleanBC Income Qualified Program rebates cannot be combined with rebates from the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program or other provincial or utility offers for the same upgrade.

      This incentive is for Indigenous Communities installing heat pumps. The Province of BC offers up to $12,000 for residential homes OR up to $200,000 for community buildings installing heat pumps

      Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Eco Plus Program offers up to 25% insurance premium refund to homeowners who purchase climate friendly housing. This program was formally called the CMHC Green Home Program.

      Deadline: Application must be submitted within 24 months of the closing date of the mortgage.

      The Sagen Energy Efficient Housing Program provides up to a 25% Mortgage Insurance Premium refund when you make energy-efficient improvements to your home.

      Deadline: Application must be submitted within 24 months of the closing date of the mortgage.

      Through the Federal and Provincial Government GST/HST New Housing Rebate Program, you may be eligible to receive a new housing rebate for some of the GST/HST paid for substantially renovated residential homes.

      Deadline: You must keep all applicable forms and supporting documentation for a period of 6 years after the rebate is administered.

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      A growing number of local governments in BC are offering top-up rebates (municipal top-ups) to the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program. 

      Limited time offer – Act now, as municipal top-up rebates will be approved on a first come first serve basis.

      How to apply

      There is no additional application required for the municipal top-up offers. Your eligibility is automatically assessed when you submit a CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate application for the applicable rebates.

       
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      Vancity Credit Union is offering a $150 rebate to its members who complete a pre-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation.

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      Vancity Credit Union is offering a $250 rebate to its members who complete a post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation.

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      Up to $600 for the cost of your pre-and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.

      Summary of Renovation Rebates & Special Offers

      Renovation rebates are available from both the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia:

      Transition from oil to heat pump – up to additional $10,000

      And more ….

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        Learn about how the rebate process works, and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the rebates before you apply. Search for the applicable rebates and complete the online applications and upload all supporting documentation.

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      Summary of New Home Rebates & Special Offers

      •  The FortisBC New Home Step Code Rebate program provides a rebate of up to $10,000 to build a home to BC Step 3 or higher using natural gas space and water heating (or electricity space and water heating in FortisBC’s electricity service area). This rebate is available until December 31, 2023.
      • The FortisBC Indigenous Community New Home program provides a rebate of up to $13,000 for Indigenous Communities constructing eligible homes built in FortisBC’s electricity and/or natural gas service area to support the adoption of the BC Energy Step Code and advance higher efficiency new construction. This rebate is available until December 31, 2023.
      • The FortisBC Design Offer Rebates helps builders receive up to $7,000to cover consulting fees of Integrated Design Process (IDP) consultants, building science consultants and/or mechanical design specialists on individual homes. Multi-family projects can receive up to $50,000.
      • The CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program provides rebates up to $15,000 for the construction of new, high-performance, electric homes. This program is fully subscribed. Applicants can submit a pre-registration form to be added to the program waitlist. If a pre-approved program participant drops out or does not meet the program requirements, available funding will go to the next applicant on the waitlist.
      • The CMHC Eco Plus Program offers up to 25% insurance premium refund to homeowners who purchase climate friendly housing. This program was formally called the CMHC Green Home Program.
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      Find potential rebates prior to starting your renovation.

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      Whether you are building or renovating a home, find the appropriate rebate program & project type prior to submitting your application.

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      Learn how multiple rebates and financing offers can work together to increase the efficiency of your home. Find rebates you are eligible for Using the Rebate Search Tool & learn about bonus offers.

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      The Better Homes BC Rebate Chart summarizes all rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs.

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