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Rebate Programs

There are many rebate programs available to financially support your home retrofit program. Sometimes it can be tricky to navigate which programs you could be eligible for, so it is recommended to connect with one of the services below to help guide you through the process of applying for rebates and completing your project.

Want to learn more about what rebate programs you may want to ask about? Check out the list below.

Please note, the information below is subject to change, and may not always represent the most up-to-date information for each program.

Town of Sidney & CRD Programs

Home Renovation Rebate: Municipal Top-Up Program

In early 2021, Sidney Council committed $50,000 as a municipal partner in the CleanBC Better Homes rebate program and allocated an additional $25,000 to the program in the fall of 2023. The funds are used to top-up rebates provided through the Provincial CleanBC Better Homes program for home renovations completed by Sidney residents.

Eligible projects:

  • Air Source Heat Pump: $350 top-up
  • Electrical Service Upgrade: $500 top-up
  • Heat Pump Water Heater: $350 top-up
  • Contractor Incentive: $50

Residents do not need to apply for a municipal top-up directly. Any Sidney resident who applies for and receives a rebate from the CleanBC Better Homes program will automatically have the top-up added to their rebate if they are eligible.

 

CRD Home Energy Navigator Program

The Home Energy Navigator Program aims to support residents to undertake low carbon home energy retrofits and take advantage of government and utility incentives. Participants are connected with an Energy Concierge, who is then available throughout a retrofit project to answer questions, provide support, and give local, expert advice and guidance to navigate the complex world of home energy retrofits.

The Home Energy Navigator Program in a free program created by the CRD and local government partners in the capital region and informed by industry experts. This program is run by City Green Solutions, a local non-profit with decades of experience helping homeowners save energy.

 

Group Purchase Rebate

If you are installing a heat pump, you can also access an additional rebate using the CRD Group Purchase Rebate (GPR) code. The more people who use the code within the specified time frame when purchasing a heat pump, the larger the rebate, up to a maximum of $500 (if 35 people sign up). Any resident in the CRD can participate in this program.

 

CleanBC Programs

Home Renovation Program

The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program, administered by BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province of BC, provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades.

 

Energy Coach Services

Looking for information or general advice about energy efficiency upgrades and rebates? The Energy Coach program is a free coaching service for homeowners and commercial building owners and managers in British Columbia.

Energy Coaches are trained energy efficiency specialists who provide building-science based information about the options and opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of your home or building.

Talk to a coach who can walk you through the process by:

Email: ask@betterhomesbc.ca
Phone: 1-844-881-9790

 

Income Qualified Program

CleanBC has now launched an Income Qualified Energy Savings Program specifically for those with lower income designed to help qualifying residents make energy-efficient upgrades in their homes and lower their expenditure on energy. This is different than traditional rebate programs, because the funding goes directly to the contractor meaning you aren’t required to pay the full cost up front.

 

Go Electric – EV Charging Rebates

The CleanBC Go Electric program provides rebates for home and workplace EV charging and is intended to encourage and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in B.C.

In addition to rebates for purchasing an electric vehicle in B.C., the Government of B.C. is working with BC Hydro and FortisBC to offer provincial rebates for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and infrastructure to get homes and workplaces across B.C. ready for EVs.