Victoria Furnace Grants - Government of BC

Get up to $1,390
BC furnace rebates

Gas furnace
BC + Canada grants
up to $1,390
Oil furnace
Government of Canada
up to $790

Furnace rebates – Update

Furnace grants — Victoria

Victoria homeowners can get combined LiveSmart BC rebates + Government of Canada grants for a new furnace when they replace heating equipment.

$1,290 — gas furnace ENERGY STAR 95% AFUE
or better with a DC variable speed motor
$625 — gas furnace Zero-Clearance that has a 90% AFUE with a DC variable speed motor
$100 — certified installation of a qualifying furnace by a TECA Quality First, HRAI Skilltech or AScT Mechanical Technologist accredited professional (additional rebate)

See BC Rebate List for details. Click here

Oil furnace — Canada grants

Victoria homeowners can get Government of Canada grants for a new oil furnace when they replace heating equipment.

$790 — oil furnace ENERGY STAR 94% AFUE
or higher with a brushless DC motor (when installing a condensing furnace for the first time)
$650 — oil furnace ENERGY STAR 94% AFUE
or higher with a brushless DC motor
$625 — oil furnace ENERGY STAR 85% AFUE
or higher with a brushless DC motor
$375 — oil furnace ENERGY STAR 85% AFUE
or higher

See Canada Grants List for a complete listing of Government of Canada eligible furnace grants. Click here

Victoria furnace rebates — how they work

Take advantage of combined LiveSmart BC rebates + Government of Canada grants in Victoria for new high-efficiency furnaces:

Canada ecoENERGY — Victoria homeowners can get up to $790 in grants from the Canadian government for a new furnace. The Government of Canada grants up to $5,000 for home energy renovations through the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program, which is in effect until March 31, 2012. Click here for more
LiveSmart BC — Victoria homeowners can qualify for more money with LiveSmart BC furnace rebates of up to $600 – for total rebates of up to $1,390 for a new furnace. The BC government’s LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program provides rebates in addition to the $5,000 available in Canada ecoENERGY grants - for a total of more than $12,000. The Government of British Columbia grants up to $7,000 and more for home energy renovations through the LiveSmart BC rebate program, which is in effect until March 31, 2013. Click here for more
Home Energy Audits — To qualify for Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY and LiveSmart BC furnace rebates, Victoria homeowners must get a home energy audit before and after their new furnace installation. The BC government’s LiveSmart BC program subsidizes the cost of your first home energy audit. Click here for more
Home Renovation Tax Credit — Many homeowners in Victoria use “tax credit” to describe grant programs like Canada ecoENERGY and LiveSmart BC rebates. The original Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) expired in 2010. With today’s 2011 “tax credit” programs there’s no need to wait until you’ve filed your annual income tax return to receive a home renovation tax credit. Your tax-free grant money will be sent within 90 days of your follow-up energy audit. Click here for more

Victoria rebates

A new furnace is just one way to save.

Get combined tax-free BC rebates of up to $12,000 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 ...

Victoria homeowners can choose from a shopping list of South Coastal LiveSmart BC rebates + Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants:

Insulation — ceiling + wall + foundation, up to $6,265
Furnaces — high-efficiency gas up to $1,390
Heat pumps — air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner up to $2,100
Water heaters — condensing gas $675
Water heaters — tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $675
Boilers — high-efficiency gas up to $1,350
HRV — heat recovery ventilator up to $1,275
Solar — hot water system $1,750
Geothermal — ground- or water-source heat pumps which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems up to $6,875
Air conditioners — replacement up to $250
(Canada ecoENERGY air conditioner grant only)

Victoria homeowners can also get ...

Attic or roof — insulation up to $1,350
Exterior wall — insulation up to $3,075
Basement — insulation up to $2,250
Crawl space — insulation up to $1,800
Air sealing — for your home up to $830
Windows & doors — up to $100 for each replacement unit
Toilets — $65 for each low-flow replacement unit
(Canada ecoENERGY toilet grant only)

And there’s more.

BC Rebates List — Victoria homeowners can qualify for tax-free grant amounts of up to $12,000 from the Governments of Canada and BC. Click here

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 Canadia ecoENERGY grants + 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

BC rebates — conditions

Some conditions apply.

Home energy audit — To qualify for Canada ecoENERGY and 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 retain copies of all documentation including invoices, receipts, photos and product literature to be sure you get full credit for all improvements.
Canada ecoENERGY — You need to apply for Canada ecoENERGY grants by completing your follow-up (post-retrofit) audit by March 31, 2012. Use the opportunity to complete as many upgrades as possible.
LiveSmart BC — You need to apply for LiveSmart BC rebates by completing your follow-up (post-retrofit) audit within 18 months of your first audit, or by March 31, 2013, whichever comes first.
Combined grants — If you want to take advantage of combined Canada ecoENERGY grants and LiveSmart BC rebates, we recommend that you complete all upgrade work and have your follow-up (post-retrofit) audit completed before the Canada ecoENERGY deadline of March 31, 2012.
Existing homes only — Newly built Victoria 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 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 Canada ecoENERGY grants and LiveSmart BC rebates, 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 Governments of Canada and BC. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for Canada ecoENERGY grants and LiveSmart BC rebates before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.
Grant tables — For a more complete list of eligiblity criteria see BC Rebate List and Canada Grants List.

BC rebates & incentives

LiveSmart 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 7,000 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

Canada ecoENERGY grants — Victoria

Victoria homeowners can qualify for tax-free rebates as part of the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Canada ecoENERGY grants — Get rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements from the Government of Canada. Click here
You begin — by completing an ecoENERGY assessment with a certified energy advisor. The BC government subsidizes the cost of your first home energy audit.
Your advisor — will apply for Canada ecoENERGY grants on your behalf, after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your Victoria home has been re-assessed. You have until March 31, 2012 to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends for your Victoria home, and complete a second audit.
Canada Grants List — Shows tax-free grant amounts from the Government of Canada. Click here

Home Renovation Tax Credit

Many Victoria homeowners use “tax credit” to describe government grant programs like LiveSmart BC rebates and Canada ecoENERGY grants. The original Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) expired in 2010.

2009 income tax credit — The original Home Renovation Tax Credit allowed families to claim a credit of 15 per cent of home improvement costs, between $1,000 and $10,000, on their 2009 income tax return. Each Canadian family could claim up to $10,000 in home improvement costs, for a credit of up to $1,350 per family.
2011 ‘tax credit’ programs — Newer programs provide government grants of up to $12,000 and more. And there’s no need to wait until you’ve filed your annual income tax return to receive a home renovation tax credit. Your tax-free grant money will be sent within 90 days of your follow-up energy audit.

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 Government of Canada ecoENERGY grants 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 government grants 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.