Program Updates
CleanBC makes changes to qualified product lists
Changes to the Fenestration Qualified Product List Starting January 2020, the U-factor requirement for windows and doors to be Energy Star certified is dropping to 1.22 W/m2-K. This means that Natural Resource Canada’s Energy Star fenestration product list will no...
2015 – 2050: Plans, Goals & Targets Impacting the BC Home Performance Industry
There have been some big announcements made over the last few years that affect residential renovation in BC. The HPSC has constructed a timeline of these plans, goals and targets. In doing so, we hope to bring the work of multiple organizations into...
Help identify labour, skills development and workforce opportunities that CleanBC brings
The CleanBC Workforce Readiness Plan (CBCWRP) is being developed to address the labour, skills development and workforce opportunities that will emerge through the implementation of CleanBC. The CBCWRP must be based on a foundation of solid labour market information...
Furnace Replacement Program has increased effective October 1, 2019
FortisBC is pleased to announce that our Residential Furnace Replacement Program rebate has increased to $800 and $1000 effective October 1, 2019. The details are as follows: Please visit www.fortisbc.com/furnace for full details.
BC Hydro Heating System Rebate
Customers upgrading their primary heating systems may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 in rebates through the Home Renovation Rebate Program. Rebates are based on the home’s primary heating system before the upgrade. The program has designed a heating system...
CleanBC Better Homes Program Updates for October 2019
On October 1st, 2019 the CleanBC Better Homes Program and Home Renovation Rebate Program updated the program terms & conditions, added new rebates, and updated the betterhomesbc.ca website. Here’s a few of the highlights: Electrical Service Upgrade Rebate NEW: ...
Webinar: Selling Energy Efficiency
Date: September 26, 2019 Presenter: Gord Cooke Audience: All sectors Download Presentation Slides Full Webinar Q&A...
Energy Advisor Online Search Tool Debuts
A new Province of British Columbia search tool allows new-home builders, homeowners, and others to find a program-qualified energy advisor able to model and assess the performance of new homes. Stakeholders can search for energy advisors and energy modellers by...
Connected Thermostat Rebate
A $150 Connected Thermostat rebate has been integrated into FortisBC's Residential and Income Qualified Furnace Offers. Residential and Income Qualified customers who take advantage of the Furnace Replacement Offer and install a program eligible furnace are eligible...
Appliance Maintenance Rebate Program Update
The 2019 Appliance Maintenance Rebate Program is now open to all FortisBC residential natural gas customers Key program details: Customers have from August 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019 to have their equipment serviced and submit their rebate application. Each...
Become a Program Registered Contractor
Are you an insulation installer committed to quality installations and providing outstanding customer service? Become a Program Registered Contractor! FortisBC and BC Hydro are now accepting applications from insulation installers interested in becoming Program...
Webinar: Home Energy Retrofits: Why Use the House-as-a-System (HAAS) Approach?
Date: June 26, 2019 Presenter: CLEAResult Audience: All home performance sectors Download Presentation Slides
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