About the program

The Home Energy Navigator Program in a free program created by local governments in BC to engage and support homeowners throughout their retrofit journey. Participants are connected with an Energy Concierge, who will be available throughout their retrofit project to answer questions, provide support, and give local, expert advice and guidance to navigate the complex world of home energy retrofits.  To learn more, check out our About Us page.

The Home Energy Navigator gives you access to

  • A virtual home energy consultation.
  • Home upgrade project mapping and advice on approaching and communicating with contractors.
  • Rebate application support and quote comparisons.
  • Retrofit resources, webinars, workshops and more!

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Digital templates

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We recommend using one of the below copy templates to post about the Home Energy Navigator Program on your website or social media platform.  If you have questions, reach out to Home Energy Navigator.

  • New service available to residents of [PLACE]! Save on energy costs this fall by signing up for the Home Energy Navigator program – FREE support from local home energy experts. Visit: https://homeenergynav.ca/
  • Looking to upgrade your home heating system this fall? Let us help. Free guidance is available from local energy experts, regardless of where you’re at in your retrofit journey. Visit: https://homeenergynav.ca/
  • Get the most savings possible from your home energy upgrades. Free guidance from local energy experts available for [PLACE] residents. Navigators are here to help as much (or as little) as you want. Visit: https://homeenergynav.ca/
  • This year, give your family the gift of year-round comfort. Heat pumps keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Free planning guidance from local energy experts is available: https://homeenergynav.ca/

Text Samples

We recommend using one of the below copy templates to post about the Home Energy Navigator Program on your website or social media platform.  If you have questions, reach out to info@homeenergynav.ca.

  • Looking to weatherproof your home before winter? Whether you’re a first-time homeowner wanting guidance every step of the way, or the master of DIY renos just looking for a quick second opinion – free local energy experts are available to help. Save time and energy, register today for the free Home Energy Navigator program. Visit https://homeenergynav.ca.
    • Rebate navigation
    • Virtual home energy consultation
    • Quote reviews
    • Customized retrofit roadmap
    • And more!
  • As the weather get warmer, many of us are looking for ways to beat the heat as efficiently as possible.  Whether you’re weatherproofing your home, upgrading to a heat pump, or just starting out, free local energy experts are available to help. Save time and energy, register today for the free Home Energy Navigator program. Visit https://homeenergynav.ca.
  • This year, give your family the gift of year-round comfort. Heat pumps are the most energy efficient and climate friendly heating and cooling upgrade option for homes in British Columbia and ideally suited for the typical climate found on Vancouver Island. Thinking about making the switch? Local energy experts are here to help. For free one-on-one support, visit https://homeenergynav.ca.
  • So, you’re considering a home energy upgrade: Congratulations! You’re one step closer to year round comfort, energy bill savings and a greener home. You may qualify for thousands of dollars in government and utility rebates. But the process can be complicated and overwhelming. The Home Energy Navigator has got you covered.  For free one-on-one support, visit https://homeenergynav.ca.

   
We recommend using one of the below copy templates to post about the Home Energy Navigator Program on your website or social media platform.  If you have questions, reach out to info@homeenergynav.ca.

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Upgrading your home just got easier.

Free support is available for homeowners in Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands undertaking home energy retrofits.  Regardless of where you’re at in your retrofit journey, the Home Energy Navigator is here to help.

Home Energy Navigator gives you free access to:

  • A virtual home energy consultation.
  • Home upgrade project mapping and advice on approaching and communicating with contractors.
  • Rebate application support and quote comparisons.
  • Retrofit resources, webinars, workshops and more!

Your journey to year-round comfort starts here, sign up at https://homeenergynav.ca.

Text Samples

We recommend using one of the below copy templates to post about the Home Energy Navigator Program on your website or social media platform.  If you have questions, reach out to Home Energy Navigator.

  • New free service available to residents of [PLACE]! The Home Energy Navigator program helps homeowners take the next step, regardless of where they’re in their retrofit journey, and aims to reduce barriers to completing a home energy retrofit. This new regional service provides participants with free support from local energy experts, including:
    • A virtual home energy consultation.
    • Home upgrade project mapping and advice on approaching and communicating with contractors.
    • Rebate application support and quote comparisons.
    • Retrofit resources, webinars, workshops and more!

    If you have questions regarding rebate requirements or need support with deciding which upgrades are right for your home, reviewing quotes or filling out your rebate applications, you’re not alone! To learn more, visit https://homeenergynav.ca.

    The Home Energy Navigator Program is a free program created by the CRD and local government partners in the capital region and informed by industry experts, including numerous local contractors. It is being executed by City Green Solutions, a local non-profit with decades of experience helping homeowners save energy.

Text Samples

We recommend using one of the below copy templates to post about the Home Energy Navigator Program on your website or social media platform.  If you have questions, reach out to info@homeenergynav.ca.

  • New free service available to residents of [PLACE]! If you’re looking for a way to save on energy costs this fall, consider signing up for the Home Energy Navigator program. The Home Energy Navigator program helps [insert your municipality/neighbourhood here] homeowners take the next step, regardless of where they are in their retrofit journey, and aims to reduce barriers to completing a home energy retrofit. This new regional service provides participants with free support from local energy experts, including:
    • A virtual home energy consultation.
    • Home upgrade project mapping and advice on approaching and communicating with contractors.
    • Rebate application support and quote comparisons.
    • Retrofit resources, webinars, workshops and more!

    If you have questions regarding rebate requirements or need support with deciding which upgrades are right for your home, reviewing quotes or filling out your rebate applications, you’re not alone! For more information, call 1.866.381.9995 or visit https://homeenergynav.ca.

    The Home Energy Navigator Program in a free program created by the CRD and local government partners in the capital region and informed by industry experts, including numerous local contractors. It is being executed by City Green Solutions, a local non-profit with decades of experience helping homeowners save energy.

Printed Materials

Contact Home Energy Navigator to request a bundle of physical printed goods to be mailed to you while quantities last.

Organizations are encouraged to request a bundle of these trifold brochures to hand out to clients when they need that extra bit of help.

For Contractors

These materials are intended to provide contractors resources to help support clients.  Contact Home Energy Navigator to request a bundle of physical printed goods to be mailed to you while quantities last.

Contractors are encouraged to print this out and hand it to clients when they need that extra bit of help.

This guide provides a brief overview of the program, answers some FAQs, and provides some example content for use on contractor websites, blogs, and newsletters.

Contractors are encouraged to post this image to their websites and social media platforms to share their cooperation with the program with clients and colleagues.

The Home Energy Navigator Program acknowledges that it conducts its business on the Traditional Territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. We recognize the First Nations governments across this region-Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations here in the core area, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations {W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum)} out on the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands, to the west Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht, and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and Pune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) Nationsconnection to the land that continues to this day.