Get up to $590
BC attic & roof rebates
- Attic insulation
BC government rebates
up to
$310
- Roof insulation
BC government rebates
up to
$590
Attic rebates — BC
South Coastal BC homeowners
can get Government of BC rebates for increasing attic insulation.
- $190 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R12, to achieve total minimum insulation value of
R-50 (RSI 8.8)
- $140 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R12, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-40 (RSI 7)
- $70 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R25, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-50 (RSI 8.8)
- $50 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R25, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-40 (RSI 7)
Grant amounts listed here are for insulating 100 per cent
of the ceiling area. 100 per cent
of total ceiling area must be insulated to qualify.
Grant amounts may vary in homes with mixed roof types.*
* Mixed roof types: When the roof has more than one type
(i.e. attic, cathedral ceiling, flat
roof), all applicable grants are
pro-rated
based on the ceiling area that is insulated.
100 percent coverage must still be achieved in either
area to receive the qualifying prorated rebate.
Roof insulation — South Coastal BC
South Coastal BC homeowners
can get BC government rebates when increasing the
insulation value of 100 per cent
of their flat roof or cathedral ceiling
(see note above regarding mixed roof types*).
- $420 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
from a starting point of un-insulated,
increase by a minimum of R-14
- $90 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
increase from a starting point of up to R12,
to achieve
total minimum insulation
value of R-28
- $50 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
increase from a starting point of up to R35,
to achieve
total minimum insulation
value of R-50
Attic insulation — Interior & Northern BC
Interior and Northern BC homeowners
can get even more BC rebates for increasing attic
insulation.
- $310 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R12, to achieve total minimum insulation value of
R-50 (RSI 8.8)
- $220 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R12, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-40 (RSI 7)
- $110 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R25, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-50 (RSI 8.8)
- $70 — attic insulation -
increase from a starting point
of up to R25, to achieve total minimum insulation value
of R-40 (RSI 7)
Grant amounts listed here are for insulating 100 per cent
of the ceiling area. 100 per cent
of total ceiling area must be insulated to qualify.
Grant amounts may vary in homes with mixed roof types;
see note above regarding mixed roof types.*
Roof insulation — Interior & Northern BC
Interior and Northern BC homeowners
can get BC government rebates when increasing
the insulation value of 100 per cent of their
flat roof or cathedral ceiling (see note above
regarding mixed roof types*).
- $590 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
from a starting point of un-insulated,
increase by a
minimum of R-14
- $150 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
increase from a starting point of up to R12,
to achieve
total minimum insulation
value of R-28
- $50 — flat roof, cathedral
ceiling insulation
increase from a starting point of up to R35,
to achieve
total minimum insulation
value of R-50
See
BC Rebate List for details.
Click here
Attic & Roof insulation rebates — how they work
BC homeowners who improve their attic and roof insulation
can take advantage of LiveSmart BC rebates:
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LiveSmart BC rebates —
BC homeowners who had their first home energy
audit after March 31, 2010, can get up to $420
in South Coastal BC and up to $590 in Interior &
Northern BC from the BC government for attic and roof
insulation upgrades.
The Government of British Columbia grants up to $5,000
and more for home energy improvements
through the LiveSmart BC rebate program,
which is in effect until March 31, 2011.
Click here for more
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Home Energy Audits —
To qualify for LiveSmart BC attic and roof insulation rebates,
BC homeowners must get a home energy audit
before and after
their attic and roof insulation renovation.
The BC government’s LiveSmart BC program also
subsidizes the cost of your first home energy audit.
Click here for more
BC rebates
Attic and roof insulation is just one way to save.
Get tax-free
BC rebates of up to
$5,000
and more for:
- Home Renovations — Windows, doors, insulation,
and air sealing
- Equipment — Furnaces, heat pumps, hot water heaters,
boilers, geothermal heating, solar panel hot
water systems, HRV, low-flush toilets, and more ...
BC homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation
rebates from the Government of BC:
-
Furnaces
— high-efficiency gas or oil, up to
$1,130
-
Heat pumps
— air-source heat pump which doubles
as air conditioner up to
$1,450
-
Water heaters
— condensing gas
$220
-
Water heaters
— tankless/instantaneous
gas, condensing-type
$310
-
Boilers
— high-efficiency gas or oil up to
$1,120
-
HRV
— heat recovery ventilator
$500
-
Solar
— hot water system
$125 in grants,
plus $2,000 SolarBC incentive
-
Geothermal
— ground- or
water-source heat pumps
which are energy-efficient heating
and cooling systems up to
$1,250
BC homeowners can also get ...
And there’s more.
-
BC Rebates List —
BC homeowners can qualify for tax-free
grant amounts of up to $5,000 from the
Government of British Columbia.
Click here
Easy to start — BC
All you do is make one call —
1-877-732-9888 —
to book a home energy audit with a BC Energy Advisor –
your first step to qualifying for LiveSmart BC
rebates for home energy renovations.
-
Book your energy
audit with a certified HomePerformance Energy
Advisor. Your BC Energy Advisor will help you
make the right energy saving choices for your BC home.
Click here
LiveSmart BC — conditions
Some conditions apply.
-
Home energy audit —
To qualify for LiveSmart BC grants
you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment
before and after upgrades to your BC home.
You will receive grants for improvements started
after your first audit.
- Renovations —
You can complete the improvements yourself or hire
a BC contractor. We recommend you document
your renovations with receipts,
photos and product literature to be sure you get
full credit for all improvements.
- March 31, 2011 —
You need to apply for LiveSmart BC grants
by completing your follow-up
(post-retrofit) audit within 18 months of
your first audit, or by March 31, 2011, whichever comes first.
Use the opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible.
- Existing homes only —
Newly built BC homes occupied for less than six months
do not qualify for grants. Once a newly
built home has been occupied for more than six months, there is
no limit to how old a home can be to qualify for
LiveSmart BC rebates.
- Local codes & by-laws —
All improvements or renovations
must meet BC building codes and by-laws.
Pay special attention to the placement of vapour
barriers when adding insulation to the building envelope.
Before undertaking improvements
or renovations, find out about the appropriate
products and installation techniques to ensure that your
home’s building envelope and indoor air quality
will not be compromised.
- Higher efficiency —
To qualify for LiveSmart BC grants,
any new equipment installed in your BC home
must have a higher efficiency than that of the original
equipment it replaces.
- Questions about eligibility —
If you are not certain about the eligibility of your BC house,
or any specific renovations you are planning,
you should request clarification from the BC government.
Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house
and planned improvements are eligible for LiveSmart BC
grants before undertaking any upgrade work
and related expenses.
BC rebates & incentives
BC rebates
BC homeowners can qualify for
tax-free rebates
from the Government of British Columbia.
-
LiveSmart BC rebates —
Get tax-free rebates of up to $5,000
for home energy improvements from the BC government.
Click here
- LiveSmart BC audit —
The BC government subsidizes the cost of your first
home energy audit. This subsidy is subject to available funds.
Click here
- Other BC rebates —
BC homeowners qualify for additional $2,000
rebates from Solar BC when installing
solar
hot water systems. There are additional
rebates for low-flow
toilets, and even
more grants, rebates and incentives from local
governments and energy utilities.
Your advisor can help
By choosing a HomePerformance
Energy Advisor to do your BC home energy audit,
you’ll receive information on LiveSmart BC home energy renovation
grants, and other energy improvement rebates
available in British Columbia.
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each British Columbia home has its own specific
energy-savings needs,
and yours is no different. The right renovations
add up to big savings. By following the expert
advice of a certified BC energy advisor,
you’ll make the energy renovations or
"retrofits" that are right for your BC home —
and help improve your energy costs and the BC environment.
Three easy steps
-
Call
for a BC home energy audit ...
1-877-732-9888
-
Choose
the right renovations for you
-
Save
energy and money
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy —
Your BC home won’t need as much energy to stay comfortable.
- Save money —
Less energy used = lower energy costs for you.
-
Grants + Rebates —
Qualify for tax-free Livesmart BC rebates for home
energy renovation, sent directly to you.
And that’s not all.
Here are more benefits ...
- Greater comfort –
Your home will be warmer in BC winters,
cooler in BC summers.
- Better health –
You’ll eliminate indoor health concerns
like chills and drafts, and keep your home free of airborne
pollutants and pollen.
- Increased home value –
By making energy renovations, you’ll
increase the resale value of your BC home. An
official Canada EnerGuide label proves
you’ve done the work.
- Simpler home maintenance –
No more scrubbing moldy windowsills! Keep airborne
dust and dirt outside where it belongs.
When you improve your home in British Columbia,
you also make a difference to the rest of the world.
You’ll help address important global issues like ...
-
Climate change –
Energy renovations help reduce your BC
home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting
you from the effects of climate change and extreme
weather.
-
Energy security –
By reducing your BC home’s energy use,
you’ll be less deeply affected by energy price fluctuations
and supply interruptions.
And there’s even more. Click here to learn how
BC
homeowners like you are saving thousands of
dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year,
by making the right energy-saving home renovations.
British Columbia homeowners can make a difference.
Learn more about
Renovation Rebates in BC ...
Home Renovation
|
Equipment
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To qualify you need a BC
home energy audit before your renovations. For more information on
tax-free government grants in British Columbia
or to book a BC home energy audit call
1-877-732-9888.
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