Vancouver Furnace Grants - Government of BC

Get up to $600
BC furnace rebates

Gas furnace
Government of BC
rebates up to $600
includes certified gas furnace installation rebate of $100

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Furnace grants — Vancouver

Vancouver homeowners can get BC government LiveSmart BC rebates for a new furnace when they replace heating equipment.

$500 — gas furnace ENERGY STAR 95% AFUE
or better with a DC variable speed motor
$250 — 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

Mobile homes — Vancouver

In the case of mobile homes (only) in where a zero-clearance furnace is being replaced:

up to $250 — gas furnace Zero-Clearance gas furnace that has a 90.0% AFUE with a DC variable speed motor

Vancouver furnace rebates — how they work

Take advantage of LiveSmart BC rebates in Vancouver for new high-efficiency furnaces:

LiveSmart BC — Vancouver homeowners can get LiveSmart BC furnace rebates of up to $600 – for a new furnace. 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 BC’s LiveSmart furnace rebates, Vancouver 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 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

Vancouver rebates

A new furnace is just one way to save.

Get combined tax-free BC rebates of up to $7,000 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 ...

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
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
Toilets — for low-flow replacement unit
(local government. regional, city, municipality, energy utility)

And there’s more.

BC Rebates List — Vancouver homeowners can qualify for tax-free grant amounts of up to $7,000 and more from the Government of BC. Click here

BC rebates — conditions

Some conditions apply.

Home energy audit — To qualify for LiveSmart BC grants you must get an ecoENERGY home energy assessment before and after upgrades to your Vancouver home. You will receive grants for improvements started after your first audit.
Renovations — You can complete the improvements yourself or hire a Vancouver 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.
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.
Existing homes only — Newly built Vancouver 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 Vancouver’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 rebates, any new equipment installed in your Vancouver 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 Vancouver house, or any specific renovations you are planning, you should request clarification from the Government of BC. Homeowners are responsible for clarifying that their house and planned improvements are eligible for LiveSmart BC rebates before undertaking any upgrade work and related expenses.
Grant table — For a more complete list of eligiblity criteria see BC Rebate List.

BC rebates & incentives

LiveSmart BC rebates — Vancouver

Vancouver 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
Other BC rebates — Vancouver homeowners may qualify for a $3,000 rebate from the City of Vancouver 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 governments and energy utilities.
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 LiveSmart BC rebates on your behalf, after you have completed your energy-efficient renovations and your Vancouver home has been re-assessed. You have to make some or all of the improvements your advisor recommends for your Vancouver home, and complete a follow-up (post-retrofit) energy audit within 18 months of your initial energy audit or before March 31, 2013, whichever comes first.

Home Renovation Tax Credit

Many Vancouver homeowners use “tax credit” to describe a government grant program like LiveSmart BC rebates. 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 $7,000 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 Vancouver home energy audit, you’ll receive information on Government of BC LiveSmart home energy renovation grants available in Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Area.

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.