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Saanich Heat Pump Top-Up
The District of Saanich is offering a $350 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Homes Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) heating system to an electric air source heat-pump. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better…
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City of Vancouver Heat Pump Top-Up
The City of Vancouver is offering a $4,000 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) heating system to an all-electric air source heat-pump. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better…
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How does the rebate program count windows/ what is a rough opening?
The number of windows or doors eligible for rebates is based on the number of rough openings in which windows or doors were replaced. A rough opening is the framed opening of a window or door that may be able to hold one or more windows and/or doors. Each rough opening is counted as one…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
