Home Renovation Rebate Programs
BC Homeowners!
Two programs mean double the opportunity for savings!
Home renovation rebate programs and grants are available for homeowners who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of their home during a renovation!
Currently, a Federal Government Program called the Greener Homes Grant is giving homeowners up to $5000.00 for improving the energy efficiency of their homes. This same program is providing $600 in rebates towards the fees that Energy Advisors, like those at Capture Energy, charge!
This Federal Program runs in addition to the provincial Clean BC Better Homes Rebates that is available to homeowners in British Columbia. This program can give homeowners over $10,000 in rebates for major renovation projects, like upgrading insulation, installing high-performance windows, and installing high-efficiency heating and water heating systems.
When to call us.
- Before any work begins on your home.
- You are the legal homeowner and this is your primary residence (a single-family home, duplex, triplex, row, or townhome) that is over one year old.
- After you have thoroughly reviewed the information below and are comfortable that you will meet the qualifying criteria.
Greener Homes Grant
Up to a maximum of $5000.00 per homeowner (one per home) for a principal residence.
| UPGRADE | AMOUNT ELIGIBLE | ENERGY AUDIT REQUIRED? |
| Space Heating (Heat Pumps Only) See exception for North and off-grid communities. |
Up to $5000 | Yes |
| Resiliency Measures (Moisture and Waterproofing or Batteries for Photovoltaic systems) |
Various set amounts | Yes |
| Photovoltaic solar panels | Up to $5000.00 | Yes |
| Combi Space & Water Heating | Up to $5000.00 | Yes |
| Hot Water Heating Rebates Domestic Heat Pump water heater |
$1000.00 | Yes |
| Insulation Rebates | Up to $5000.00 | Yes |
| Window and Patio Door Rebates | Up to $5000.00 | Yes |
| Air Sealing | Up to $1000.00 | Yes |
| Thermostat | Up to $50 | Yes |
| Energy Advisor Support | $600.00 | Yes |
Please refer to the NRCAN program website for all terms and conditions and qualifying equipment lists.
Eligibility Requirements Checklist
The first of two home renovation rebate programs available to BC residents. Eligible homeowners in Canada can participate in this Federal initiative regardless of where they live. Only one homeowner per home can register.
You will be required to:
- provide proof of ownership with your property tax bill number (this number can be found on your municipal property documents)
- demonstrate the property is your primary residence through either a drivers license or government-issued ID (with address)
You must:
- complete a pre and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation. (This is one of the things our Energy Advisors can help you with!)
- complete at least one retrofit that is both eligible and recommended by your energy advisor in their report. Only homeowners who conduct at least one retrofit will be reimbursed.
- Provide and keep copies of all of your documents until March 31, 2028.
- All products must be purchased in Canada. Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor located in Canada.
Greener Homes Grant
Step-by-Step
Step One
Complete the online application through the Greener Homes Portal
Step Two
Choose “EnerTech Solutions” as the Service Organization
Step Three
Wait for your application to be approved.
Once it has been approved, contact us with your registration number to schedule your pre-retrofit assessment. You can book your assessment by contacting Capture Energy at appointments@capture-energy.ca or by calling 778-835-8807.
Step Four
Go through your home with your Energy Advisor.
Learn about the potential upgrades that would benefit your home.
Step Five
Review our recommendations with your renovation expert.
Your ‘renovation expert’ is the head contractor you’ve hired to manage/complete your renovations.
Step Six
Make improvements based on our recommendations.
This ensures that you use qualified products and services.
Step Seven
Schedule a post-retrofit assessment once upgrades are completed.
You can book your assessment by contacting Capture Energy at appointments@capture-energy.ca or by calling 778-835-8807.
Step Eight
Complete the online application for the Greener Homes Grant.
Step Nine
Receive the applicable grant(s) based on your eligible upgrades.
Canada Green Homes Loan
You can now borrow up to $40,000 interest-free from the federal government to make your home more energy-efficient. To learn more about the Canada Greener Homes Loan and how you can qualify, click here.
Clean BC Better Homes Rebates
Uncapped Rebates! (No maximum for eligible homeowners)
| UPGRADE | REBATE AMOUNT | ENERGY AUDIT REQUIRED? |
| Space Heating Rebates | ||
| Heat Pumps | Up to $3000.00 | |
| Furnaces | Up to $1000.00 | |
| Combi Space & Water Heating | Up to $4000.00 | |
| Hot Water Heating Rebates | Up to $1000.00 | |
| Insulation Rebates | Up to $5500.00 | |
| Window and Patio Door Rebates | Up to $2000.00 | |
| 2 Upgrade Bonus – additional | $300.00 | |
| 3 Upgrade Bonus – install three eligible individual upgrades and receive $20 per percentage reduction in your EnerGuide rating (GJ/year), between your pre-and post-upgrade energy evaluation | Up to $2000 (minimum of $750) | Yes |
Please refer to the Better Homes BC website for all terms and conditions and qualified installer and equipment lists.
Eligibility Requirements Checklist
The second of the two home renovation rebate programs available to BC residents. To qualify for this provincial home renovation rebate program:
- Your upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the installation work.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- Your home must be primarily heated with:
- Natural Gas or piped-propane supplied by FortisBC
- Natural Gas supplied by Pacific Northern Gas
- Electricity supplied by FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility
- Oil or propane not supplied by FortisBC
- Homes primarily heated by wood or other solid fossil fuels are able to access heat pump rebates, natural gas fireplace rebates, hot water heater rebates, and EnerGuide Home Evaluation rebates only.
- When the home is heated with electricity supplied by BC Hydro, the home must meet a minimum electricity consumption. Use the BC Hydro Home Renovation Rebate program eligibility tool to determine whether your home meets the minimum electricity consumption rates.
- You must live in an eligible home.
- The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
Deadlines
The application form for individual upgrades must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.
The application form for the Two Upgrade Bonus must be submitted within 6 months of the second bonus-eligible upgrade. You must complete your second bonus-eligible upgrade within 18 months of the invoice date of the first bonus-eligible upgrade.
The application form for the Home Energy Improvement Bonus and EnerGuide Home Evaluation Rebate must be submitted within 6 months of the date of your post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation. You must complete your post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation within 18 months of your pre-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation.
Though your Capture Energy Advisor can help and remind you to meet these deadlines, Capture Energy and its Energy Advisors CANNOT submit your application forms on your behalf. You MUST complete and submit these on your own..
CleanBC Rebate
Step-by-Step
Step One
Determine if your upgrades require the service of an Energy Advisor
For the CleanBC program, you need an Energy Advisor if you are doing 3 or more qualified upgrades. See the checklist above for qualification requirements.
If you DO need the help of an Energy Advisor, complete the following steps.
If you DO NOT need the help of an Energy Advisor, work with your qualified contractors to apply for individual rebates.
Step Two
If you are doing a major renovation and will qualify for multiple upgrades then book your pre-retrofit Energy Audit
You can book your audit by contacting Capture Energy at appointments@capture-energy.ca or by calling 778-835-8807.
Step Three
Go through your home with your Energy Advisor
Your advisor will inform you of all of the potential upgrades that would benefit your home.
Step Four
Review our recommendations with your renovation expert.
Your ‘renovation expert’ is the head contractor you’ve hired to manage/complete your renovations.
Step Five
Make improvements based on our recommendations.
This ensures that you are using program-qualified products and services.
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Step Six
Schedule a post-retrofit assessment once upgrades are completed.
Step Seven
Finalize the online application for the Rebates.
For this program, each upgrade must be submitted within 6 months of installation. You can upload multiple times within the 18-month limit.
Step Eight
Receive your rebates based on your eligible upgrades.
Contact Us
Looking for an EnerGuide evaluation?
Request a quote for your new build or your renovation today!
General Inquiries
If you have a question, call us directly, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you right away.
Tel: 604-765-8807 | Email: appointments@capture-energy.ca
We service BC’s Lower Mainland from Pemberton to Chilliwack to the Sunshine Coast, and everywhere in between.
