The RDKB HomeSmart program helps residents increase year-round comfort, lower energy bills and future proof their homes.
Homeowners and renters can access retrofit rebates and financing options to support upgrades, provided the home is their primary residence,
We know that navigating energy efficiency and resilient home retrofits can feel overwhelming. That’s why the RDKB HomeSmart team is here to guide you—making the process simpler and supporting you every step of the way.
Learn more at https://homesmart.rdkb.com/
This page also provides information on rebates for new homes and commercial buildings.
Residential Incentive and Rebate Programs
CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program
Kootenay Boundary homeowners can take advantage of several home renovation rebates offered through the FortisBC rebates and CleanBC Better Homes Program, a partnership between the Province of B.C., BC Hydro, and FortisBC.
These rebates are home improvements that will save you money, conserve energy, and lower your greenhouse gas emissions. You could receive up to $14,000 in rebates. https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cleanbc-better-homes-and-home-renovation-rebate-programs/
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
ECAP provides a free home energy visit, energy saving advice and may receive free energy upgrades (insulation, draft-proofing, electric heat pumps1, and carbon monoxide detectors). Additional energy-saving products may be provided to customers to install themselves.
- Only FortisBC electrically heated manufactured homes are eligible for electrical heat pump upgrades.
https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/home/free-home-energy-evaluation-and-upgrades
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/
CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program - Middle Income Heat Pump
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program offers a heat pump rebate for middle-income households transitioning from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps. The rebate provides up to $10,500, covering up to 100% of upgrade costs.
https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/energy-savings-program/
CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program – Condo and Apartment
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program now offers a heat pump and a heat pump water heater rebate to income qualified condo households. The rebate provides up to $5,000 for heat pump and up to $3,500 for heat pump water heater.
https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/condo-and-apartment-rebates/
Residential Financing Program
There are several financing programs available to help homeowners cover the cost of 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:
Rebates are available for new homes built to Energy Step Code - step 4 and 5. Applications must be submitted within 6 months of project completion and no later than December 31, 2027 (whichever comes first).
https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/detail/new-home-program
More details visit RDKB New Homes page https://rdkb.com/Environment/Climate-Action/New-Homes-Energy-Efficiency
Residential Electric Vehicle Rebates
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
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
FortisBC
Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates
Receive up to 50% (up to $2,000 per station) to install Level 2 (240 volt) workplace EV charger available to employees. Pre-approval is required before purchasing or installing chargers.
Passenger vehicle rebates for fleets - Go Electric BC (gov.bc.ca)
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