The RDKB has partnered with FortisBC, and other organizations and levels of government to motivate you to act to conserve energy and lower your greenhouse gas emissions. Because sometimes we all need extra encouragement to do the right thing, and saving money can be very encouraging indeed.
Please check CleanBC BetterHomesBC website for the most up to date information on rebates. https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/
CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program
Homeowners can save money, conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions by taking advantage of several home renovation rebates offered through FortisBC rebates an the CleanBC Better Homes Program, a partnership between the Province of B.C., BC Hydro and FortisBC. You could receive up to $6,000 in rebates.
https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cleanbc-better-homes-and-home-renovation-rebate-programs/
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program rebates cover 60–100% of the home upgrade costs for income qualified households making energy-saving home upgrades more affordable. Eligibility and rebates are based on income levels in the household.
https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/energy-savings-program/
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
ECAP provides a free home energy evaluation, energy saving tips and free energy upgrades (light bulbs, exterior door weather stripping etc). Some homes may qualify for an ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerator and in the future (from mid to late 2021) some may qualify for further upgrades like furnace. https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/home/free-home-energy-evaluation-and-upgrades
Residential Financing Program
There are several financing programs available to assist people with financing their upgrade. These include:
Canada Greener Homes Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan offers interest-free financing for eligible retrofits recommended by an energy advisor and have not yet been started. The eligible retrofits include home insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, thermostats, heating, renewable energy systems and some resiliency measures.
Interest Free Loan: from $5,000 to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years to help you undertake major home retrofits.
https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-loan/24286
FortisBC Heat Pump Loan
FortisBC Heat Pump Loan program provides loans up to $6,500 at a 1.9% fixed interest rate, over ten years for the upgrading your electric furnace or baseboard heaters to a high-efficiency air source heat pump. Customers can apply for the Heat Pump loan or Heat Pump rebate but not both.
https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/home/air-source-heat-pump-loan
Residential New Homes Rebate Programs
New Home Program Incentives:
The following rebates are now available for step 4 and 5 new homes. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2024, and within 6 months of project completion.
Learn more about the new homes rebates here
Residential Electric Vehicle Rebates
Electric Vehicles
Buying an electric vehicle is more affordable than ever. You can apply for rebates on eligible cars, SUVs, trucks and vans and get rebates on charging stations, too.
Provincial rebates - To understand more and apply for BC Go Electric Vehicle rebates that are up to $4,000. Your eligibility for rebates is based on your income in the previous tax year.
Federal rebates are managed through your local dealership. There is up to $5,000 available. For the list of vehicles eligible for the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program incentive
EV Charger rebates Residential homes
Get a rebate of up to 50% (up to $350) to install a Level 2 (240 volt) charging station in your single-family home, duplex, or townhouse with private garage or dedicated parking area.
https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/home/ev-charging-stations-for-homes
Home - Go Electric BC (gov.bc.ca)
Commercial Rebate Programs
Energy Efficiency Incentives – There are a variety of rebates for high efficiency commercial equipment such as appliances, heat pumps, controls, and lighting.
BetterBuildingsBC https://www.betterbuildingsbc.ca/
FortisBC https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates-and-energy-savings/rebates-and-offers/rebates-business
Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates
Receive up to $3000 per vehicle on passenger vehicles for your fleet. Rebate will be applied at the time of purchase.
Passenger vehicle rebates for fleets - Go Electric BC (gov.bc.ca)
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