Cutting energy waste in our homes and workplaces is one of the quickest ways to lower community greenhouse gas emissions and reach North Cowichan’s –80 % target by 2050. The programs below make upgrades easier and more affordable.
Support, rebates & zero interest financing for single-family homes
- BC Home Energy Planner – online tool to spot your best upgrades.
- Talk to an Energy Coach – free expert advice by phone or email.
- Solar photovoltaic panels – $1000 per installed kW.
- Battery energy storage systems – $500 per installed kWh.
Extra support for income qualified households
- CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program – enhanced rebates for low and middle-income homes.
- Energy Conservation Assistance Program – free energy saving kit, energy evaluation and upgrades, and air conditioners (BC Hydro).
- Energy Conservation Assistance Program – free advice and installation of upgrades (Fortis BC).
Programs for multifamily & commercial buildings
- Strata Energy Advisor– custom roadmaps for strata councils.
- Building Benchmark BC – track and compare your building’s energy and GHG data.
- Condo and rental building offers – studies and equipment funding, including solar, batteries and EV charging.
- BC Retrofit Accelerator – technical and financial help for large commercial and residential properties.
- Clean buildings tax credit – 5% refundable income tax credit for energy efficiency improvements.
- CleanBC Social Housing Incentives – studies, project support and upgrade incentives.
- FCM’s Sustainable Affordable Housing Program – planning and retrofit funding for nonprofit housing.
Why choose a heat pump?
- Uses up to three times less energy than a gas furnace.
- Provides efficient heating and cooling.
- Runs on B.C.’s low-carbon electricity.
- If switching from oil can cut annual energy bills by 40-75%; gas homes see similar or lower costs (see MakeTheSwitch).