Victoria BC Energy Audit - Government Grants

Qualify for $5,000 and more
renovation grants

To get grants, homeowners in Victoria need two home energy audits.

The first energy audit must take place before you renovate - if you want your energy-saving upgrades to be eligible for BC rebates

Complete the second energy audit after all upgrades are finished, by March 31, 2011.

Home energy audit — Victoria

Victoria — You pay $150 for the first energy audit. The BC government subsidizes the cost of homeowners’ first energy audit through the LiveSmart BC program, regardless of whether Victoria homeowners make any energy-saving renovations.
First energy audit — Your first home energy audit takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. Your certified ecoENERGY advisor will be happy to answer any questions about energy use in your home. The advisor will need access to the entire house, including attic, crawl space, heating and cooling equipment, or any other hard to reach areas.
Grant report — You’ll receive an ecoENERGY report as part of the first ecoENERGY audit. This report contains recommendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of your Victoria home.
Upgrade your Victoria home — After reading your ecoENERGY report you may choose to do all, some, or none of the recommended energy-saving upgrades to your Victoria home. You can complete the renovation work yourself or hire a contractor. You should document your renovations with receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
Second energy audit — To be eligible for LiveSmart BC grants, Victoria homeowners need a second, or follow-up, audit. In Victoria, the cost of a follow-up ecoENERGY audit is $195.
Grant cheque — Victoria homeowners can expect to receive a LiveSmart BC rebate cheque, mailed to their Victoria address, approximate 90 days or more after their second energy audit.
March 31, 2011 — To qualify for LiveSmart BC grants, you must finish your upgrade work and complete your second audit by March 31, 2011.
Please note — Additional fees are applicable for oversize homes (>3500 sq. ft.). Travel fees may apply for outlying Victoria locations.
Prices — Homeowner cost of first and second home energy audits in Victoria are subject to change.

LiveSmart BC rebates

Victoria homeowners can choose from a shopping list of South Coastal LiveSmart BC rebates from the Government of BC:

Furnaces — high-efficiency gas or oil, up to $770
Heat pumps — air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner up to $1,420
Water heaters — condensing gas $220
Water heaters — tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $310
Boilers — high-efficiency gas or oil $730
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

Victoria homeowners can also get ...

Attic or roof — insulation up to $420
Exterior wall — insulation up to $400
Basement — insulation up to $400
Crawl space — insulation up to $320
Air sealing — for your home up to $250
Windows & doors — up to $30 for each replacement unit

And there’s more.

BC Rebates List — Victoria homeowners can qualify for tax-free grant amounts of up to $5,000 from the Government of British Columbia. Click here

Take advantage of South Coastal LiveSmart BC rebates of more than $5,000 for home energy renovations in Victoria:

LiveSmart BC rebates — Victoria 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
Home Energy Audits — To qualify for LiveSmart BC rebates, Victoria 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
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 — Victoria

All you do is make one call — 1-877-732-9888 — to book a home energy audit with a Victoria 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 Victoria-area home. Click here

LiveSmart BC — conditions

Home energy audit — To qualify for LiveSmart BC grants you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment before and after upgrades to your Victoria home. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first audit.
Renovations — You can complete the improvements yourself or hire a Victoria 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 Victoria homes occupied for less than six months do not qualify for LiveSmart BC 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 BC government rebates.
Local codes & by-laws — All improvements or renovations must meet Victoria’s local 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 Victoria 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 Victoria 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 — Victoria

Victoria 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 in Victoria from the BC government. Click here
LiveSmart BC audit — The BC government subsidizes the cost of your first Victoria home energy audit. This subsidy is subject to available funds. Click here
Other BC rebates — Victoria 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 BC governments and energy utilities.

Your advisor can help

By choosing a HomePerformance Energy Advisor to do your Victoria home energy audit, you’ll receive information on LiveSmart BC home energy renovation grants, and other energy improvement rebates available in Victoria and the Capital Regional District.

Enjoy all the benefits

Do it right

Each Victoria 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 Victoria home — and help improve your energy costs and the Victoria, BC - Capital Regional District’s environment.

Three easy steps

Call for a Victoria energy audit ... 1-877-732-9888
Choose the right renovations for you
Save energy and money

Energy renovations help ...

Save energy — Your Victoria 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 Victoria winters, cooler in Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria, 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 Victoria home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Energy security – By reducing your Victoria 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 Victoria homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Victoria BC homeowners can make a difference.

Get started today!

Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Victoria BC ...

Home Renovation

Window - replacement
Door - ENERGY STAR
Attic, roof - insulation
Exterior wall - insulation
Basement - insulation
Crawl space - insulation
Air sealing - air tightness, blower door test
HRV - heat recovery ventilator

Equipment

Furnace - high efficiency
Hot water heater - tankless, high efficiency
Air conditioner - central, window replacement
Heat pump - air source
Geothermal - heat pump
Boiler - gas, oil
Solar - hot water system
Toilet - efficient low flush

To qualify you need a Victoria 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.