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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 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…
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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…
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What are the application deadlines for the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program?
In order to be eligible for any of the rebates offered by the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program the upgrades must be installed on or after September 28, 2018. Individual Upgrades The program application and all supporting documentation for each upgrade must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade. Two Upgrade Bonus…
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What do I do if I’m having issues with the online application form?
If you are having issues with your online rebate application form, all application assistance is provided by the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program directly. Energy coaches provide technical assistance related to improving the efficiency of your home and do not have access to the file submission data, system performance, or other technical…
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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 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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Are there rebates for LED lights?
Instant in-store rebates for LED lighting are offered seasonally to BC Hydro and FortisBC customers. Use our rebate search tool and selecting ‘Lighting’ to see if these rebates are currently available. Income-qualified households may be able to access LED lights and bulbs through the following free programs offered by FortisBC and BC Hydro: The Energy…
