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I live in an apartment/condo and would like to do some energy efficiency upgrades. Are there any rebates available to me?
As a resident in an apartment or condo, there are a few different rebate offers you can consider. If you live in an income-qualifying household you can apply for a Free Energy Saving Kit from BC Hydro, FortisBC, or Pacific Northern Gas. If you purchase and install eligible ENERGY STAR® appliances, you may be eligible for appliance rebates…
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What are EnerGuide home evaluations?
An EnerGuide home evaluation is a comprehensive service designed by the federal government to help you improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. As part of the service, an energy advisor will come to your home and assess its energy performance. Energy advisors are building science professionals who will provide you with unbiased…
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What is an EnerGuide home label?
After an EnerGuide home evaluation, you will receive an EnerGuide home label to affix to your electrical panel or another location. The EnerGuide label provides summarized information from your energy evaluation. The label includes: For a more detailed explanation of the EnerGuide Label, please view the EnerGuide Label Example [347KB PDF] and the Guide to…
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What are the costs of an existing homes EnerGuide evaluation?
The cost of an energy evaluation ranges and highly depends on your location, the energy advisor or service organization you choose, the size and complexity of your home, whether or not you have a secondary suite requiring a second blower door test, additional services requested (thermal imaging) and other factors. We recommend calling at least…
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What happens during a pre- and post upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation?
During a pre-upgrade evaluation, your energy advisor will: During a post-upgrade evaluation, your energy advisor will: If you are planning to access rebates, ensure that you have all of the necessary documentation for your application at this stage. If you are selling your home, consider including your EnerGuide rating in the MLS listing for your home to…
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What types of homes are eligible for EnerGuide home evaluations?
These requirements are specifically for existing homes, for example: single family detached homes, mobile homes on a permanent foundation, permanently moored float homes, low-rise, semi-detached, and row houses. In order for an EnerGuide evaluation to be conducted in your home, it must be in an eligible state. According to Natural Resources Canada’s guidelines, an ‘eligible state’…
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What are the benefits of an EnerGuide home evaluation?
An EnerGuide home evaluation is the first step in a smart home energy renovation. An evaluation will help you make informed decisions about which upgrades would work best for your home, how to prioritize them and which will save you the most on energy costs. Solutions for your home Prioritized upgrade options Receive money for your…
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Where can I find an energy advisor?
To find an energy advisor and schedule an energy evaluation, use our list of program-qualified energy advisors. Select your Town or City from the drop-down list and the contact information of nearby energy advisors will be displayed. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.
