Important Notes:

• ¹ Second Application Eligibility

  Incentives are calculated based on upgrades undertaken for each incentive application. When calculating incentives for a second incentive application, upgrades submitted for the first application will not be considered.

• ² Champion Bonus

  Participants are eligible for a single LiveSmart Champion bonus per eligible property over the life of the program.

• ³ Equipment Replacement

  To be eligible for incentives, the new equipment must have a higher efficiency than that of the original equipment.

• ⁴ Interior and Northern/South Coastal BC

  Interior and Northern covers most of British Columbia. South Coastal BC is comprised of the following: District of Squamish Municipality and Regional Districts: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Comox Valley, Strathcona, Alberni- Clayoquot, Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley, and Capital Regional District.
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• ⁵ Federal Rebate

  Requirements for eligibility for federal rebates may differ from the requirements listed in this document. For complete information on ecoENERGY grant requirements go to www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca, or consult with your energy advisor.

• ⁶ Space Heating

  If more than one "Primary Space Heating" measure is installed, the participant will be awarded one incentive for the highest LiveSmart BC Program amount for which they are eligible. No LiveSmart BC Program incentive will be provided for a second "Primary Space Heating" measure. Participants will continue to qualify, if eligible, for "Other Space Heating" incentives detailed in this brochure, e.g. wood stoves and gas fireplaces.

• ⁷ Gas Furnace or Boiler

  A portion of the gas furnace, gas boiler and air source heat pump incentive may be provided by our utility partners. The incentive can only be claimed once, either from LiveSmart BC or through our utility partners. Homeowners who have received an incentive for these upgrades through their utility companies will have their LiveSmart BC incentive amount reduced by the amount received from the utility.

• ⁸ Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

  A LiveSmart BC air-source heat pump grant will only be provided for models that qualify for a federal rebate. For details on qualifying air-source heat pumps, refer to the federal brochure or talk to your energy advisor.

• ⁹ Ground Source Heat Pump

  To qualify for PST exemptions, ground source heat pumps must be ENERGY STAR qualified for Canada.

• ¹⁰ Mobile Homes

  Mobile homes are eligible if they are situated on a permanent foundation and if the property tax roll number is in the name of the homeowner.

• ¹¹ Water Heating

  In addition to Water Heater incentive, participants are eligible for a Drain Water Heat Recovery and Solar Water Heater incentives.

• ¹² Attic Insulation

  When more than one attic type is present, all applicable incentives are pro-rated based on the total area that is insulated. 100% coverage must still be achieved.

• ¹³ Basement/Other Insulation

  When both a basement and crawl space are present, all applicable grants are pro-rated based on the total wall area that is insulated.

• ¹⁴ Windows, Doors and Skylights

  Grants for windows, doors and skylights are based on the number of rough openings (RO) in which windows or skylights were replaced between the pre- and post-retrofit evaluations. Each RO is counted as one window, door or skylight. A bay window, which may be made up of several windows, is regarded as one RO.

• ¹⁵ Air Tightness and Draft Proofing

  Materials used in air tightness and draft proofing are PST exempt if they are designed primarily to prevent heat loss from a building.

LiveSmart BC rebates – Important update

The LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program is no longer taking new participants.

The "LiveSmart BC Home Improvement Incentive Guide" grant table (above) shows combined grant and rebate amounts provided by the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY program, for eligible BC homeowners, effective from May, 2009, to August 15, 2009.

The LiveSmart BC incentives and grants are subject to revision, and will be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions in place at the time of the homeowner’s second energy assessment.

Payment of LiveSmart BC incentives is subject to the availability of funds. As of August 16, 2009, funds for this program were fully committed. No new participants may enter the program. Those who had their first energy audit before August 16, 2009, are eligible for LiveSmart BC grants and rebates.

PST exemptions are subject to revision and are subject to the governing legislation and regulations.

The Province of BC does not endorse specific products or contractors, and accepts no liability in the selection of materials, products, or contractors. The province does not guarantee performance or workmanship.

LiveSmart BC eligibility — before August 16, 2009

Where a Canada ecoENERGY incentive grant is indicated, eligibility for LiveSmart BC rebates requires meeting federal requirements. For the most up-to-date information on ecoENERGY grants, refer to the NRCan web site "www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes".

All upgrades or renovations must meet local codes and by-laws. Before undertaking upgrades 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.

New installations are not eligible in cases where improvements listed state "replace." Any replacement equipment must have an efficiency rating that is the same as, or higher than, the original equipment.

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