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  • What rebates are available for new homes and how do I access them?

    There are a number of rebate programs available for improving the energy efficiency of new homes in BC, and each program is different. Visit the residential new construction rebate search tool to find programs that you may be eligible for. Some rebates are provided by your energy utilities, some by local, regional, or provincial government,…

  • Is my home eligible for rebates?

    To access rebates through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program or the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, your home must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program To be eligible for this rebate program, homes must meet the following eligibility criteria: Please note: Multi-unit…

  • What is the BC Energy Step Code?

    The BC Energy Step Code is an optional compliance path in the BC Building Code that local governments can voluntarily adopt and use to incentivize or require higher levels of energy efficiency in new construction development. The BC Energy Step Code was introduced as a step-by-step building efficiency strategy designed to help meet the Provincial…

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  • What is an EnerGuide Label?

    The EnerGuide label on a newly constructed home is the document which summarizes the home’s energy performance information from the EnerGuide home evaluation completed after the home was constructed. The EnerGuide label should be permanently posted in a visible spot in the home, for example in the home’s mechanical room or on the electrical panel.…

  • When should I have an EnerGuide Evaluation?

    There are two EnerGuide Evaluation Services for new homes. The pre-construction evaluation, which is completed during the design stage of the project, and the post-construction evaluation, which is completed once the house has been built. Pre-Construction EnerGuide Evaluation (Construction Upgrade Service) Contact a registered energy advisor to perform the pre-construciton EnerGuide evaluation  when you are in…

  • Federal and Provincial GST/HST New Housing Rebate

    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 new constructed or substantially renovated residential homes.  

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  • Energy Save New West EnerGuide Home Evaluation Discount

    As a part of the Energy Save New West Program, you can receive a free pre-construction energy evaluation for your eligible new home construction if you live within the City of New Westminster.

  • What are the benefits of building an energy efficient home?

    Buildings built to higher energy-efficiency standards provide multiple benefits to those who live within them and to the community-at-large. A home built with high insulation levels, air-tight construction, high-quality windows, and more efficient mechanical systems are often preferred as they: For more information see BC Housing’s guide Consumer Guide to High Performance Homes.

  • What is a Mid-Construction Blower Door Test?

    A mid-construction blower door test is a diagnostic test which depressurizes or pressurizes the home to identify unintentional leaks and issues with the air barrier. Importantly, the mid-construction blower door test needs to be scheduled at a point in the construction when it is not too late to effectively remedy identified air leakage issues. A…

  • What can I do if there are no new homes energy advisors currently servicing my location?

    A majority of the work involved in delivering an EnerGuide evaluation for new home construction can be completed remotely. If there are no energy advisors located in the area you are building the home, try to connect with an Energy Advisor nearest to your city/town and ask if they’re willing to visit your location to…