Livesmart BC Home
Efficiency program extended
The Government of BC
has re-opened
the popular LiveSmart BC home energy rebate
program for new participants starting
April 1, 2010.
This program awards BC homeowners with rebates of up to
$5,000 and more for home energy improvements.
BC grants
To qualify for LiveSmart BC rebates,
you need to get a home energy audit before
you begin home improvements.
For more information or to book your BC energy audit
call toll-free:
-
1-877-732-9888 —
speak to an agent
- British Columbia: Mon-Fri 6am-6pm,
Sat 6am-2pm
- Email:
ecoenergy@homeperformance.com
Price
British Columbia — Prices
- The first energy audit of your BC home costs $150+HST.
The BC Government’s LiveSmart BC program currently pays HomePerformance
for the remaining portion of the cost.
- Follow-up energy audits in BC cost $195+HST.
During the second energy audit your BC home energy advisor will
update your official EnerGuide rating based on your improvements,
and apply on your behalf for Livesmart BC rebates of up to $5,000
and more.
- BC houses greater than 3,500 sq.ft. of
floor area (including basement) will
be charged an additional fee of $75+HST for
the first energy audit.
- Travel costs may apply for BC houses
outside of the central service area
of a British Columbia HomePerformance Energy Advisor.
- Prices of first and second
home energy audits in BC
are subject to change.
Talk to an agent toll-free for more details about Livesmart BC
audits and rebates:
1-877-732-9888
Payment — BC
BC homeowners must pay the
HomePerformance Energy Advisor at the completion
of each BC home energy audit visit. Payment may be made by cheque
or in cash. Advisors are not set up to handle credit or debit
cards at this time.
Home energy audit — Get ready
Before your BC Home Energy Advisor visits,
you’ll need to prepare your home ...
- Extinguish wood burning fires
- Clean out ashes from fireplace and close dampers
- Close all windows and doors
- Arrange access to all living areas in the home
- Provide access to attic, crawl space, heating and cooling
equipment, or any other hard-to-reach areas
Be assured that information regarding the existence of
separate living suites in BC homes is not recorded
as part of the ecoENERGY audit process.
- Photos –
Your BC energy advisor will need to take photos of the outside and
inside of your home, for documentation purposes.
- Release form –
You must sign a homeowner release form permitting your advisor to
take the photos, to release your energy audit data to the
Canadian government and BC government, and to allow the
Canadian and BC governments to carry
out quality assurance measures if the need arises.
- Homeowner –
To simplify all document signing,
the BC homeowner whose name is to appear on the
LiveSmart BC rebate cheque from the BC government
should attend the first and second
energy audit visits. This can reduce the time you wait
for your grant cheque to arrive in the mail.
- Questions about eligibility –
If you are not certain about the eligibility of your BC house,
or any specific upgrades you are planning, you should request
clarification from the BC government. Homeowners are
responsible for clarifying that their BC house and planned renovations
and improvements are eligible for Livesmart BC rebates
before undertaking any renovation work and related expenses.
BC rebates
Qualified BC homeowners
are eligible for up to $5,000 and more
in grants and rebates from the Canada ecoENERGY
Retrofit-Homes program,
Solar BC, local governments and energy utilities.
Home energy grants — BC
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.
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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
BC energy grants
Take advantage of LiveSmart BC rebates of more than $5,000 for
home energy renovation from the Government of
British Columbia:
-
LiveSmart BC rebates —
BC homeowners are eligible for
up to $5,000 and more in home
energy grants through the BC government’s
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 rebates, homeowners must
get a home energy audit
before and after
their home improvement work.
The BC government’s LiveSmart BC program also
subsidizes the cost of your first home energy audit.
Click here for more
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Other BC rebates —
BC homeowners qualify for $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 BC
governments and energy utilities.
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.
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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
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 ...
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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.
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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
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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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