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Are there any rebates for draftproofing?
There are currently no individual rebates for draftproofing (air sealing). However, draftproofing can reduce energy use in your home and increase the rebate amount of the Home Energy Improvement Bonus. The Home Energy Improvement Bonus requires that you complete a minimum of 3 eligible upgrades between a pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation. The rebate amount is…
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Are there any Municipal Offers (local government top-ups)?
Yes. Some municipalities are offering top-up rebates for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, windows and doors, and EnerGuide home evaluations. Municipal heat pump rebates are available for homes that are converting from fossil fuel heating (natural gas, oil or propane) to an electric air-source heat pump for space heating. EnerGuide home evaluation rebate top…
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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…
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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…
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Not satisfied with your energy advisor or the EnerGuide home evaluation?
Contact your energy advisor’s service organization to provide feedback on your experience. The service organization is responsible for managing its energy advisors, including providing technical support and ensuring Natural Resources Canada procedures are followed. The contact information for the service organization can be found on the program-qualified energy advisor database.
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What are the costs of an EnerGuide home evaluation?
The range of cost for EnerGuide home evaluations for new construction is broad and depends on many factors: Due to the many factors that affect the cost of an EnerGuide evaluation, we recommend contacting different energy advisors or service organizations in your areato obtain an accurate quote and to ensure that they are able to…
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What are EnerGuide home evaluations and what are the benefits?
An EnerGuide home evaluation for residential new construction is a comprehensive service designed by the federal government to help builders and developers understand how a home uses energy and what steps you can take to improve the building plans and construction process to maximize the energy efficiency of the home built. The service involves a…
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What rebates are available?
This FAQ speaks specifically to the The CleanBC Better Homes and Homes Renovation Rebate Program, for all rebates currently available, please use the Rebate Search Tool to find offers in your area. The CleanBC Better Homes and Homes Renovation Rebate Program determines what rebates, bonus offers, and requirements apply to a rebate application based on…
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Why is my home so cold in the winter?
Some areas of your home may be difficult to keep warm due to: Energy efficiency solutions that can help keep your home warm during the winter months include: Ask your energy advisor or contractor about which home energy improvements will be most effective for improving the energy efficiency of your home. Did you see a…
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Why is my home so hot in the summer?
There are many factors that can cause a home to get too hot in the summer, and many of them are energy efficiency issues: Energy efficiency solutions and behaviour changes that can help keep your home cool during the summer include: Ask your energy advisor or contractor about which home energy improvements will be most…
