Resources Listing

The FortisBC Rebates and Offers page lists a wide range of incentives that help homeowners, businesses, and non‑profits save energy and reduce costs through energy‑efficient upgrades. It includes rebates for things like heating systems (e.g., heat pumps), appliances, insulation, windows, lighting, and electric vehicle charging equipment, with amounts varying depending on the upgrade and eligibility.

The BC Hydro Home Renovation (Upgrades) page explains the energy‑efficient upgrades homeowners can make during renovations to improve performance and qualify for rebates. It highlights key upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, and heat pump water heaters, which help reduce energy use and improve comfort. The page also shows that these upgrades are supported by rebates (up to about $12,500 total) and encourages a whole‑home approach, combining multiple upgrades for greater savings, lower energy bills, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The Better Buildings BC Social Housing Retrofit Support Program provides funding and support to non‑profit housing providers, charities, and local/Indigenous governments to improve energy efficiency in multi‑unit residential buildings. The program offers financial assistance for energy studies, project implementation, and high‑efficiency upgrades (such as heating systems, insulation, lighting, and other building improvements) to help identify and carry out retrofit projects.

The Better Homes BC “Find Rebates” page is an online tool that helps homeowners identify energy‑efficiency rebates they may qualify for when renovating a home. Users fill out a brief questionnaire (about their home type, income, heating system, and location), and the tool generates a list of available rebates for upgrades like heat pumps, insulation, windows, and water heating systems.

This Benchmarking Guide explains how local governments can design and implement building energy benchmarking programs to track energy use and emissions. It provides step‑by‑step guidance on setting goals, creating policies, engaging stakeholders, and establishing reporting systems, with the overall aim of helping communities reduce energy use, lower costs, and support climate targets.