• 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 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…


  • What are the documentation requirements for the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program?

    To access rebates from the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program you are required to provide supporting documentation (invoices from the contractor) with your rebate application. Please read the Program Requirements [220KB PDF] and Additional Terms and Conditions [90.3KB PDF] for a complete list of invoice and supplementary documentation requirements. Invoices must meet these requirements: For detailed documentation requirements…


  • How does the Home Energy Improvement Bonus work?

    The Home Energy Improvement Bonus is a rebate of $750 to $2000 for improving your EnerGuide rating by installing three or more bonus-eligible upgrades. A pre-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation and a post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluations are required to determine the change in the EnerGuide rating of your home and the rebate amount. The Home Energy Improvement Bonus…


  • Insulation Rebates

    As part of the Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program, you can receive up to $5,500 in rebates for installing insulation in your home. Insulation can help maintain more even temperatures throughout your home, reduce unwanted outdoor noise, and reduce heat loss during the cold winter months. Insulation upgrades can count towards the Two…


  • Ductless Mini-Split or Multi-Split Heat Pump Rebate

    Space heating is the largest use of energy in homes. A properly installed heat pump is two to three times more efficient than other alternatives and can provide you with both heating and cooling for today’s cold winters and hot summers. A ductless mini-split (single-head) and multi-split (multi-head) heat pumps distributes heat and cooling without…


  • Central Ducted Heat Pump Rebate

    Space heating is the largest use of energy in homes. A properly installed heat pump is two to three times more efficient than other alternatives and can provide you with both heating and cooling for today’s cold winters and hot summers. A central ducted heat pump distributes heat and cooling through ductwork connected to vents…


  • Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

    The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program is offering a $1,000 rebate for upgrading your current water heater to a qualified electric heat pump water heater. An ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater is the most efficient way to heat hot water with electricity and is the most climate-friendly form of water…


  • How long will it take to receive my rebate from the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program?

    Processing of applications may take up to 90 days from the date that all required application documents are received. When you submit an online application form you will be provided with a tracking number and confirmation that your application has been received. The status of CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program rebate applications…