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It gathers heat energy from the outdoor air, and uses that energy to warm the air it sends through the home’s existing ductwork. It creates no carbon emissions and uses far less energy than a traditional gas furnace.
Now, Wiens says her home is more comfortable. “The heating system was old-fashioned, so it’s much better now; no cold pockets in the house,” she says. Plus, she hasn’t had to set the thermostat as high, which means she’s using less energy overall.
Insulation and air sealing
To keep the warmed air indoors where it belongs, Wiens had additional insulation blown into her home’s main walls, and had a contractor do air sealing — filling in small cracks and gaps in the home’s structure, and caulking and weatherstripping windows and doors. These improvements made an instant difference, as they reduced drafts and helped the air source heat pump operate more effectively.
Instantaneous hot water
Because a hot water tank can waste energy by keeping large amounts of water warm whether it’s needed or not, Wiens also chose to replace her gas-fired hot water tank with a new instantaneous hot water heater. Like the old hot water heater, this tankless type of water heater is fired by natural gas, but it uses less energy.
It only heats water on demand, providing a steady stream of hot water as soon as a tap is turned. And to save even more water, Wiens installed four low-flush toilets, which can reduce a household’s water use by as much as half.
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Wiens says she was glad for her Energy Advisor’s recommendations, because they helped her feel knowledgeable when she explained to her contractor what she wanted done. And the best part of having done these renovations, says Wiens, is “the comfort of the home and being energy wise. It’s great for everybody not to waste. We’re now expected to be energy efficient.”

Government grants
- Alert
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- * HomePerformance has temporarily suspended our energy audit service.*
- Heat pumps
- Estimate cost of your heat pump project, click here
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- Geothermal
- Estimate cost of your geothermal project, click here
- Find pre-screened contractors, click here
- More information on geothermal, click here
Vancouver homeowners can choose from a shopping list of South Coastal LiveSmart BC rebates:
- Insulation — ceiling + wall + foundation, up to $3,075
- Furnaces — high-efficiency gas up to $600
- Heat pumps — air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner up to $1,600
- Water heaters — condensing gas $300
- Water heaters — tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $300
- Boilers — high-efficiency gas up to $600
- HRV — heat recovery ventilator up to $900
- Solar — hot water system $500 — the City of Vancouver offers an additional $3,000 incentive
- Geothermal — ground- or water-source heat pumps which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems up to $2,500
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Air conditioning — up to
$2,500
(Heat pumps for energy efficient heating & cooling)
Vancouver homeowners can also get ...
- Attic or roof — insulation up to $600
- Exterior wall — insulation up to $1,200
- Basement — insulation up to $1,100
- Crawl space — insulation up to $800
- Air sealing — for your home up to $400
- Windows & doors — up to $60 for each replacement unit
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Toilets
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for low-flow replacement unit
(local government. regional, city, municipality, energy utility)
And there’s more.
Take advantage of government rebates + grants up to $7,000 and more for home energy renovation in Vancouver BC:
- LiveSmart BC rebates — Vancouver homeowners can get up to $7,000 and more in home energy grants through the BC government’s LiveSmart BC rebate program, which is in effect until March 31, 2013. Click here for more
- Home Energy Audits — To qualify for Government of BC’s LiveSmart rebates, Vancouver 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 — Vancouver homeowners may qualify for a $3,000 rebate from from the City of Vancouver's Solar Homes Pilot 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.
- Home Renovation Tax Credit — Many homeowners in Vancouver use “tax credit” to describe a grant program like 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
Enjoy all the benefits
Do it right
Each Vancouver 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 Vancouver home — and help improve your energy costs and the Vancouver BC environment.
Energy renovations help ...
- Save energy — Your Vancouver 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 Vancouver winters, cooler in Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
- Energy security – By reducing your Vancouver 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 Vancouver homeowners like you are saving thousands of dollars and tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, by making the right energy-saving home renovations. Vancouver BC homeowners can make a difference.
Get started today!
Learn more about Renovation Rebates in Vancouver BC ...
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