Further info & Details

Status: Fully Subscribed.

Reach out to let us know you’re interested and we’ll alert you if space becomes available.

The City of Vancouver has partnered with City Green Solutions and the Home Energy Navigator Program to provide support and resources to help you learn what energy efficiency means for your home, identify what upgrades are best suited to your home and priorities, and take the first steps to improving your home’s comfort.

In Vancouver, nearly 60% of our carbon pollution comes from buildings. By reducing energy waste, improving home comfort through energy efficient upgrades, and switching from fossil fuel to renewable energy, we can be part of the solution to our climate crisis.

Getting started can be a daunting task. We can help. Every home’s journey is unique but we’ve summarized the key points below – checking rebate and permitting requirements early will help you plan and save you headaches later on.

Getting Started

Getting started can be a daunting task. We can help. Every home’s journey is unique but we’ve summarized the key points below – checking rebate and permitting requirements early will help you plan and save you headaches later on.

In Vancouver, nearly 60% of our carbon pollution comes from buildings. By reducing energy waste, improving home comfort through energy efficient upgrades, and switching from fossil fuel to renewable energy, we can be part of the solution to our climate crisis.

  1. Check what incentives are available and what requirements you need to fulfill. Consider contacting a CleanBC Better Homes Energy Coach for more information on provincial rebates.
  2. Consider having an EnerGuide Home Evaluation. Some programs require one before completing upgrades and certain permitting scenarios may require one. You can find an Energy Advisor online.
  3. Check what permitting requirements are needed for your project once you’ve outlined the work you plan on completing and before you start your work.
  4. Obtain quotes from at least 3 contractors to ensure you select the system that best suits your budget and priorities. You can find contractors online.
  5. Complete your upgrades.
  6. Apply for incentives.

Learn more about the permitting requirements when renovating in the City of Vancouver.  Information sessions are hosted by the City of Vancouver. Visit the Vancouver website.

Learn more about the energy requirements when renovating in the City of Vancouver.   Visit the Vancouver website.

Rebates for Vancouver

Space heating and water heating represent more than half of a home’s energy consumption. Many rebate programs are incentivizing upgrading to high efficiency heating and hot water systems. The benefit to you is saving money on utility bills, improved comfort for your home, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The chart below provides a snapshot of what you can access as a City of Vancouver resident.

CleanBC Energy Savings Program Access up to $16000
CleanBC Heat Pump Rebate converting from electric Access up to $4000
CleanBC Energy Savings Program Electrical Service Upgrade Rebate Access up to $5000

Learn More about CleanBC Rebates

CleanBC Better Homes is BC’s online hub for homeowners and businesses to access information, rebates and support to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in new and existing homes and buildings.
Explore different rebate programs Learn how the rebate process works

Other Resources

Curious about electric vehicles (EVs)?  Learn more about what’s available in BC online here!

Looking for more renovation tips and advice?  Check out the Home Performance Stakeholder Council resources online here!

  • For questions about this program, contact us!
  • For questions about provincial rebates, visit the CleanBC Better Homes website and contact an Energy Coach for rebate information

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.