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![]() ![]() Donalda Stipkala, Victoria
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“It’s really good heat,” Stipkala says. Because the new energy-efficient heat pump operates with all the registers in the house fully open, she adds, “It’s not such a big blast — the heat’s even, both upstairs and in our basement.”
Air sealing
While their Victoria home was already quite energy efficient, Stipkala says there was still room for a few more energy-saving renovations and improvements. “We also did some window sealing and renewed the door seals.”
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![]() ![]() Donalda Stipkala, Victoria
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By reducing the amount of air that can leak through tiny cracks and gaps in the home’s structure, the Stipkalas’ home maintains a comfortable indoor temperature year-round, has fewer drafts, and wastes less energy. And now that they’re free of having to worry about the rising cost of home heating oil, the Stipkalas can enjoy their Victoria home even more.

Government grants
- Alert
- Energy grants on this site have expired
- To find current rebates, click here or here
- To find energy raters, click here or here
- * HomePerformance has temporarily suspended our energy audit service.*
- Heat pumps
- Estimate cost of your heat pump project, click here
- Find pre-screened contractors, click here
- More information on heat pumps, click here
- Geothermal
- Estimate cost of your geothermal project, click here
- Find pre-screened contractors, click here
- More information on geothermal, click here
Victoria 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
- 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)
Victoria 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 Victoria BC:
- LiveSmart BC rebates — Victoria 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 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 — 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 Victoria 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 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.
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
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home energy audit before your renovations.
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