Vancouver Island/ Coast
Terasen Gas Switch 'n' Shrink Program
Change your oil or propane heating system to natural gas, and install a new ENERGY STAR rated high efficiency heating system and you may qualify for a $1,000 cash rebate.
Sponsoring agency:
Terasen Gas
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Includes a forced air furnace with an AFUE rating of 90 per cent or higher, a boiler with an AFUE rating of 85 per cent or higher, or a condensing combination system used for both space and water heating.
Eligibility
Restrictions
The rebate is not applicable when switching from wood or electric space heating systems. Not available in Whistler. See Terms and Conditions page for complete information.
Application deadline
Offer expires December 31st, 2010.
Application procedure
Applicants can apply directly through Terasen Gas for the rebate (see Switch 'n Shrink Rebate Application ) or access the rebate through the provincial LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive program.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-800-663-8400
Email:
rebates@terasengas.com
Website:
Switch 'n' Shrink Program
BC Hydro PowerSmart Energy Saving Kit Bulk Distribution Program
Each energy saving kit contains Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs, weather stripping, window insulator film, electrical outlet and switch sealers, fridge and freezer thermometers, a low-flow showerhead, tap aerators, and an energy–saving nightlight. Read More.
Sponsoring agency:
BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Kits can be distributed through a general process or by direct install.
Eligibility
This program is available for Not-For-Profit Housing Providers that manage their own stock of Housing
Restrictions
Total household income must be at or below the thresholds in Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs (LICO). – Participants in the program must have a BC Hydro residential rate account, or non-profit housing providers with a commercial build meter.
Application procedure
contact Steve Austin, Power Smart Residential Marketing for an application form.
Contact information
Telephone:
604-453-9206
In addition to the Energy Saving Kit program, some housing providers may be eligible for BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP), which provides low-income residential customers with a free energy efficiency evaluation, energy education and free installation of basic and extended energy conservation measures.
LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program
LiveSmart BC offers grants for energy efficiency upgrades for heating, hot water, insulation, windows and doors, ventilation, and draft proofing for your home.
For more details, see the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Grant Chart.
Sponsoring agency:
LiveSmart BC
Type of agency:
Provincial government
Program offerings
To access grants, homeowners must have a Home Energy Assessment with a Certified Energy Advisor before and after renovations.
The Energy Assessment includes:
- a detailed energy evaluation of your home carried out by a Certified Energy Advisor
- a "blower door" test to find air leaks
- a customized report that shows where your energy dollars are being spent and what you can do to improve your home's energy efficiency
- an energy efficiency rating label that shows you how energy efficient your home is compared with others in your region
Eligibility
For single family homes, row houses, and mobile homes on permanent foundations.
Application deadline
Must complete follow-up assessment by March 31, 2011
Application procedure
To book an Energy Assessment with City Green, the only non-profit provider of the LiveSmart BC incentive, call 1.866.381.9995 or book online.
Contact information
Telephone:
1.866.381.9995
Email:
savings@citygreen.ca
BC Hydro Window Offers
Visit BC Hydro's window offer webpage for a list of window retailers and manufacturers offering window incentives.
Sponsoring agency:
BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Eligibility
Contact information
Website:
BC Hydro Current Window Offers
RBC Energy Saver Loan
If you've recently purchased-or are planning to purchase-an energy efficient product or service for your home, you could qualify for the RBC Energy Saver Loan.
This innovative and "green" financing solution can help you create a more energy efficient home faster while saving on your borrowing costs.
Sponsoring agency:
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Type of agency:
Financial institution
Program offerings
Receive 1% off the interest rate for your fixed rate instalment loan over $5,000
ORReceive a $100 rebate on a home energy audit on a fixed rate instalment loan over $5,000.
Eligibility
The following products and services are eligible for Energy Saver Loans:
- Environmentally-friendly products and services recommended as a result of a home energy audit
- Products and services that qualify for a government grant as outlined by the Office of Energy Efficiency
- ENERGY STAR qualified products, which could save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs over time
- Hybrid cars
Application procedure
A home energy audit is a report generated by a licensed professional who is specially trained to examine your home's major heating and cooling systems. They will make recommendations to help you improve your home's energy efficiency and lower your energy costs. You can then decide what you want to do and how much you want to spend.
Simply follow these steps to arrange for your home energy audit.
Choose a licensed home auditor through the Natural Resources Canada website at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca . Obtain quotes from a few auditors and choose one that you feel offers the best overall value.
Note: To qualify for the $100 rebate, your audit must be completed sometime within the 90 days prior to being approved for your loan or within 90 days after receiving your loan.
- Once your audit is complete, obtain a receipt or invoice from the auditor for a refund from RBC
Receiving Your RBC Energy Audit Rebate
- Submit your audit receipt or invoice to your branch within 120 days of receiving your RBC Energy Saver Loan.
- Your home energy audit rebate will be credited to your RBC account. The amount will be the actual invoiced amount of the home energy audit, up to a maximum amount of $100.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-866-719-2880
Website:
RBC Energy Saver Loan
Other Ways to Turn Energy Saving Efforts into Cash
To receive additional government rebates and incentives that you may be entitled to, be sure to follow these steps:
- Complete some or all of the suggested renovations and improvements within 18 months and have your auditor return to verify the work. Your auditor will submit an application on your behalf to both the federal and provincial governments.
- Ask your municipal government if similar incentives and rebates are available in your community.
Nanaimo Woodstove Change Out Program
100 rebates of $250 each are available in 2010 through the City of Nanaimo on a first come, first serve basis for replacing your old woodstove with a qualifying new stove.
What Qualifies?Appliances that can be CHANGED-OUT under this program include the following:
- A free-standing non-EPA certified "stove". A "homemade" or "barrel" stove.
- A so-called "airtight" non-EPA certified fireplace insert, or tube type heat exchanger with a face plate and door (like the 'Free Heat Machine' or 'Welenco') that is currently installed in an open hearth fireplace.
- A non-EPA certified "wood furnace" (ducted, forced air, home heating appliance) - may only be replaced by an EPA certified wood furnace or pellet furnace.
- A wood-burning cook stove.
- An EPA certified woodstove, a pellet stove, or a high efficiency gas stove/fireplace.
- An EPA certified wood insert, a pellet insert, electric insert or a high efficiency gas insert.
- An EPA certified factory-built fireplace - may only be accepted if it is replacing a NON EPA certified WOODSTOVE or NON EPA certified WOOD INSERT (not an existing factory built fireplace).
Sponsoring agency:
City of Nanaimo
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
Application deadline
April 30, 2010
Application procedure
Step 1: Qualify
Your old stove must still be in use or recently removed from an existing installation. This rebate applies to woodstoves created pre-1994.
- Most insurance companies require notification if you are installing a new appliance. It is recommended you have your chimney inspected by a WETT certified technician before you proceed.
When you are ready to shop for your new low-emission woodstove or fireplace insert, contact any of the participating retailers (see list below) to arrange purchase.
Upon purchase, your retailer will be given a tracking number. This number will be used by both the retailer and the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to verify your new stove purchase, installation, and disposal of your old one.
- Please ensure that the address provided on the form is the address to which your rebate cheque will be sent.
Your old stove must be taken to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to be disposed of (whether by you or the installer). You will be given a receipt which will provide us with proof of destruction.
Step 4: Receive Your RebateThe rebate amount is $250 per appliance. Once the tracking form has been completed, stating proof of purchase and proof of destruction, you will receive a cheque in the mail within a few weeks from the City of Nanaimo.
100 rebates are available in 2010 through the City of Nanaimo on a first come, first serve basis.Contact information
Telephone:
250-755-4483
Website:
Nanaimo Woodstove Change Out Program
Renovation and Retrofit of Existing Social Housing
Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada announced $1 billion for social housing renovation and retrofit. Of the $1 billion, $850 million is being delivered by provinces and territories on a cost-matched basis for existing federally assisted social housing projects which they administer on behalf of the partnership. The remaining $150 million is being delivered by CMHC for existing federally assisted off-reserve housing which it directly administers. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.
As of February 1, 2010, CMHC is accepting applications from eligible project sponsors for the remaining $75 million funding for year two. Sponsor groups can apply online or through the mail. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy-efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.
Sponsoring agency:
CMHC
Type of agency:
Federal government
Eligibility
Application deadline
February 22, 2010
Application procedure
Apply online or download the application here.
Contact information
Website:
Renovation and Retrofit of Existing Social Housing — Projects Funded and Administered by CMHC
Solar BC Incentive
SolarBC contractors will provide you with a $2,000 discount at the point of sale of your solar hot water system. Or, rather than the full $2,000 from SolarBC, you can apply for a Zero Interest Loan and receive a smaller discount.
Sponsoring agency:
Solar BC
Type of agency:
Provincial government
Eligibility
Use the online SolarRating tool to find out how suitable your home is for solar hot water
Restrictions
The SolarBC Residential Project offers incentives only for systems installed by registered installers. Read more about Choosing a Registered Installer.
Contact information
Telephone:
1 866 650 6527
Website:
Solar BC Incentive
Terasen Gas Efficient Boiler Program
Teresan Gas is offering assistance in selecting an efficient boiler configuration for your project. This program is accessible to commercial building owners, developers, consulting engineers or contractors for installing or upgrading to condensing or near-condensing boilers. The program is offering cash rebates of up to 75% of the purchase price premium.
Sponsoring agency:
Terasen Gas
Type of agency:
Utility company
Eligibility
To qualify for assistance in selecting an efficient boiler configuration for your project and financial incentives for installing or upgrading to condensing or near-condensing boiler you must be a commercial building owner, developer, consulting engineer or contractor. For more information please visit the Terasen Gas website.
Application procedure
Vist the Terasen Gas Efficient Bolier Program webpage for details.
New Construction Application Form
Replacement Market Application Form
Contact information
Telephone:
1-888-477-0777
Light Commercial EnergyStar® Boiler Program
Terasan Gas is offering cash rebates of up to $1,495.00, if you’re building, converting or upgrading a small building you may qualify by installing an Energy Star condensing or near-condensing boiler sized up to 299 MBH. Rebates for new construction will be available to the builder/developer, and conversion and retrofit rebates will be available to the end customer, account holder, or building owner, as reflected on their Terasen Gas account.
Sponsoring agency:
Terasen Gas
Type of agency:
Utility company
Eligibility
If you're building, converting or upgrading your heating system, you may qualify for a cash rebate of up to $1,495 by installing an ENERGY STAR condensing or near-condensing boiler sized up to 299 MBH.
Typically this would apply to someone who:- owns a small commercial building
- owns or manages a small (5-20 units) rental or strata multi-family dwelling
- is a commercial developer or builder
- has a long-term lease for a commercial enterprise
- The facility where the boiler is installed must in the Terasen Gas service territories of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Squamish, Interior of BC, Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast. This program is not offered in Whistler.
- The facility where the boiler is installed must use natural gas purchased according to one of the following Terasen Gas Rate Schedules: 2, 2U, 3, 3U, 5, 23, 25, AGS, SCS-1, SCS-2 or LCS-1.
- Rebates are available for multiple boilers in a single facility.
- Installed on or after January 1, 2009;
- Energy Star boilers (near-condensing boilers rated 85% AFUE or higher, or condensing boilers rated 90% AFUE or higher);
- With input rating of up to 299,000 Btu/hr. Modular boiler size is based on individual boiler module.
- Used for space heating, domestic water heating (in combination with space heating), process load, or a combination of these;
- Not be used for exclusive pool heating or snow melting, unless boiler also serves heating load as main service; and
- Installed by a BC Safety Authority registered gas contractor and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and must comply with applicable laws, codes, standards and ordinances.
- The rebate is independent of the price of boilers or the total cost of the mechanical system. The program does not include any additional rebate or incentive for labour, vent modifications, piping changes, design calculations, or other equipment.
Restrictions
- Terasen Gas may amend, modify or terminate this program at any time based on funding limitations or for any other reason, without notice.
- Terasen Gas may accept applications up to 90 days after closing the program, but in no event will it accept applications received more than 90 days after the closing the program.
- Applicant acknowledges that by taking part in the program, their boiler may use less natural gas and produce fewer emissions. Applicant agrees that Terasen Gas may record any resulting reductions in emissions along with those of participating customers and credit them to the Terasen Gas Greenhouse Gas Management Program.
- Terasen Gas will have no ownership interest in the boiler.
- Terasen Gas, not being the designer or manufacturer of the boiler, makes no representation or warranty, express or implied as to the fitness, design or capability of the material, equipment or workmanship of the boiler, nor any warranty that the boiler will satisfy the requirements of any law, specification, or contract.
- The applicant is solely responsible for any tax liability imposed as a result of payment of the rebate.
- The program is independent of other incentives and rebates by Terasen Gas and/or other utilities, manufacturers, or government incentive programs or grants.
- Rebates cannot be assigned or transferred to another recipient.
- In applying for this offer, please be aware that Terasen Gas or one of its agents may contact you in the future to participate in a survey about this offer.
- Applicant acknowledges and agrees that Terasen Gas may randomly draw applications for on-site audits to ensure stated natural gas appliances are installed and to grant Terasen Gas reasonable access for these audits.
- For more details on the rebates, warranties, please read the programs term & conditions here.
Application procedure
To be eligible for the rebate, the participant must return a copy of the completed Application form and a copy of the invoice and/or work order that contains the date of installation and details of all work performed, including the make and model number of the boiler, the gas permit number and if applicable, a copy of the approval certificate and Certificate of Inspection from the BC Safety Authority.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-888-477-0777
Email:
rebates@terasengas.com
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