• Why are my energy bills so high?

    Your home energy consumption and the amount you pay on energy bills is based on many factors: size of home, energy efficiency of the home, type of heating system you use, the fuel type (electricity, gas, oil, propane) you use for space and hot water heating, the number of people living in your home and…


  • 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…


  • 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.


  • Community Wood Smoke Reduction

    The Provincial Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (formerly the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program) provides rebates for exchanging wood stoves for cleaner heating options, including heat pumps, pellet stoves, and more. The program is offered in participating communities around the province. There are various local Community Wood Smoke Reduction Programs administered throughout British Columbia. Please…


  • Energy Saving Kits

    BC Hydro, FortisBC, Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) and local municipal utilities are offering free energy saving kits for income qualified households. The kits include the following: water-efficient showerhead, kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators, weather-stripping, window film, outlet and switch plate sealers, a refrigerator/freezer thermometer, an LED night light and four LED light bulbs, a furnace…


  • FortisBC Heat Pump Service

    The FortisBC Heat Pump Service Program provides a $50 rebate for having your heat pump serviced. Learn more about heat pumps.  


  • Township of Langley Green Building Renovation Rebates

    As a part of the Township of Langley’s Green Building Rebate Program, you can receive rebates for improving the energy efficiency of your home and completing the required pre- and post-upgrade home energy evaluations.  The program also offers rebates for completing a post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation.


  • Whistler Residential Energy Rebate Program

    Through Whistler’s Retrofit Assist Program, you can receive a $250 rebate for completing a pre-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation. Additionally, you can receive a $125 rebate for completing a post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation. The Retrofit Assist Program also provides free guidance for your home energy upgrades.


  • Energy Conservation Assistance Program

    The BC Hydro & FortisBC Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) is for income-qualified households and provides an in home visit with free energy-saving product installation including energy-saving LED light bulbs, high efficiency showerheads, and weather-stripping to reduce drafts. FortisBC also offers a $25 furnace filter coupon. Some homes may also qualify for an ENERGY STAR®…