Heat Pumps
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan and CleanBC Better Homes Renovation Rebate Program
CleanBC Rebates may include funding from BC Hydro + FortisBC.
Heat pumps both heat and cool your home. A modern heat pump can turn 1 GJ of purchased input energy into up to 3 GJ of energy output. In contrast a baseboard heater gives 1 GJ output for 1 GJ input but does not distribute the heat well. A fossil fuel combustion furnace gives only 0.6 to 0.95 GJ output per 1 GJ of energy purchased. Heat pumps must be sized accurately for each home to be efficient and minimize energy consumption.
Air-source heat pump:
- Provincial Rebates: up to $3,000
- Check for Municipal top-ups too!
Air-to-water and water-heater heat pumps:
- Provincial Rebates available
- Check for Municipal top-ups too!
Provincial CleanBC Better Homes details for heat pumps: https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cleanbc-better-homes-and-home-renovation-rebate-programs/
Includes:
- Ductless Heat Pumps – Mini & Multi Splits
- Ducted Heat Pumps
- Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
- Heat Pumps must be on the list of eligible products
- Municipal top-ups are available. For details, see the CleanBC website.
- Canada Federal Greener Homes Grant details for heat pumps (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Solar Panels
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan
A PV solar system reduces the electric energy purchased for the home and surplus energy can be sold back into the grid. The decrease in monthly electricity costs can offset loan payments.
- Upgrades to existing PV solar systems are eligible.
- Both off-grid and grid-connected homes are eligible.
- May include battery storage systems.
- Combine with BC Hydro rebates: solar panels ($5K), battery storage ($5K).
CGHL Loan Eligibility criteria here.
Canada Greener Homes Grant details (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Windows & Doors
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan
Good triple pane windows reduce heat loss in winter, heat gain in summer, and reduce noise transmission. Windows are rated with U-values (the rate of heat loss), in contrast with insulation R-values (the resistance to heat loss). Lower U-values are better in contrast with R values (higher is better) used for wall insulation. Look for Energy Star ratings on windows too.
CleanBC Provincial Rebates: up to $2,000
- Up to $100 per window/door
- Not available in the City of Vancouver
- Learn more about CleanBC Better Homes Window & Door Replacements
Canada Greener Homes Grant: (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Eligibility GH criteria here
Insulation
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan
The right insulation upgrades improve home comfort and energy consumption. As insulation standards for new homes increase, better performing products are becoming the norm for renovations too. Ceiling insulation should be R40-R60. Increasing walls to near R30 from a common 2×6 R20 level makes a big difference in energy efficiency and comfort.
Provincial CleanBC / BC Hydro / FortisBC rebates
- Amounts vary by depth and area insulated.
- Provincial insulation rebates require installation by a Home Performance Contractor Network member.
Attics: up to $900
Cathedral or Flat Ceilings: up to $900
Walls: up to $5,000
Floors: up to $750
Provincial eligibility criteria here
Canada Greener Homes Grant: (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Federal GH eligibility criteria here
Basements
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan
Cold air inputs through foundations increase a home’s heating demand and cost. Foundation insulation upgrades reduce heating demand in cold weather and improve comfort with warmer floors.
Provincial CleanBC / BC Hydro / FortisBC rebates
- Provincial insulation rebates require installation by a Home Performance Contractor Network member.
Basement upgrades: up to $1,200
Crawlspace upgrades: up to $1200
Provincial eligibility criteria here
Canada Greener Homes Grant: (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Federal GH eligibility criteria here
Air Sealing
Eligible for 40K Interest-Free Canada Greener Homes Loan
Fixing air leaks is a high value – low-cost upgrade to improve home comfort and reduce energy costs all year long. An Energy Advisor blower door test finds the air leaks!
Canada Greener Homes Grant: (registration in the GH program before Feb 12, 2024 required)
Federal GH eligibility criteria here
Important Information
Air sealing & indoor Radon gas levels: How to test.
