Offering up to $7,000 in rebates, the provincial program, LiveSmart BC is open to new participants until March 31, 2013.
Energy-efficient improvements that qualify for grants include:
- space heating
- water heating
- insulation
- windows
- doors and more
For a full list of the specific energy efficient rebates available, view the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Guide.(1 MB)
How to apply for LiveSmart BC
- Pre-retrofit evaluation - Hire a Certified Energy Advisor to perform a pre-retrofit Home Energy Assessment. Find an Energy Advisor.
- Retrofit with receipts - Choose, purchase and install eligible improvements from the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program. The more upgrades you implement, the more money you can receive, and the more energy you can save.
- Post-retrofit evaluation - Complete your renovations and obtain a post-retrofit evaluation within 18 months of your first assessment or by March 31, 2013 whichever comes first. Your advisor will apply for the incentives on your behalf.
ecoENERGY Program now closed to new registrations
The federal ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program stopped accepting new registrations in January 2012, two months earlier than anticipated. If you received a registration number from ecoENERGY prior to January 28, 2012, you may still qualify for provincial and federal rebates. Upgrades must be completed by March 31, 2012 to qualify for both ecoENERGY and LiveSmart BC rebates, however you now have until June 30, 2012 to complete your post-retrofit audit.
What is a Home Energy Assessment?
Performed by a Certified Energy Advisor licensed by Natural Resources Canada, a Home Energy Assessment identifies improvements you can make to your home's space and water heating, cooling, insulation, air leakage and other energy uses that could result in hundreds of dollars in energy savings each year. Your home will also receive an EnerGuide® for Houses rating. In addition to saving energy, you'll also be helping to minimize your carbon footprint.
A typical assessment involves the following steps:
- a walk-through assessment of your home's insulation, heating and cooling systems and other energy uses
- a "blower door" depressurization test to identify leaks and drafts
- a personalized Energy Efficiency Evaluation Report and EnerGuide for Houses rating
Terms and conditions
These incentives are subject to revision and will be paid in accordance with the Terms and Conditions in place at the time of the homeowner’s second energy assessment.
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