ecoENERGY Grants (before March 31, 2010)

For New City Green Clients: If you have not yet booked your first home energy assessment with City Green Solutions, please click here for the current list of homeowner grants.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: ecoENERGY Grant Program Changes effective March 31, 2010

Access up to $5000 for energy efficiency upgrades for:

Maximum ecoENERGY grants

Heating Systems
Gas furnace: 94% AFUE brushless DC motor
Condensing gas boiler: 90% AFUE
$790
$750
Oil furnace: 85% AFUE brushless DC motor
Oil furnace: 90% AFUE
Oil boiler: 85% AFUE/ 87% SEUE
$625
$375
$750
Wood burning appliance: CSA B415.1-M92*$375
Solid fuel-fired boiler: CAN/CSA-B415.1*$375
Ground or water heat pump: CAN/CSA 448 compliant*
-new installation
-replacement unit


$4375
$1750
Air-source heat pump: 14.5 SEER and ENERGYSTAR* (confirm eligibility with your contractor)
-central system
-mini-split/ductless



$500

$500
Integrated heat &hot water system: CSA P10.07, thermal performance factor ≥ 0.90*$1625
Electronic thermostats for baseboards$40/5
Air Conditioning*
Central air conditioning unit: 14.5 SEER$250
Window air conditioning unit (up to 5 units)$25
Ventilation*
Heat/Energy recovery ventilator (HVI certified, 4.5 ach required in the home)$375
Domestic Hot Water*
Solar domestic hot water system (Up to an extra $2000 available through www.solarbc.ca )$1250
Gas-fired instantaneous condensing: 0.90 EFGas-fired instantaneous: 0.82 EFCondensing gas storage type: 0.94 EF$375
$315
$375
Drain water recovery system >42% efficiency$165
Insulation*
Attic to R50
Flat roof or cathedral ceiling to R28
$750
$750
Exterior Wall (add >R9 to 100%)$1875
Exposed floor insulation (add R20 to 100%)$190
Basement (add >R23 to 100%)
Basement header (add R20 to 100%)
$1250
$125
Crawlspace (add >R24 to 100%)
Floor above crawlspace (add R24 to 100%)
$1,000
$250
Air Sealing*
Reach 20% above base target$430
Water Conservation*
Low-flow or dual-flush toilets (up to 4 toilets)x$65
Doors/Windows/Skylights*
Energy Star qualified for your zone x$40
Combined Grant Maximum Per Homeowner $5000
* Additional eligibility requirements apply. Grant eligibility determined by Natural Resources Canada and is subject to change. This is a simplified chart that lists the maximum grant for each target area only. Click here for specific eligibility criteria.

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To be eligible for grants, you must complete a home energy assessment before beginning your renovations. Book today!

The above table is a summary only. Before getting product quotes, please review this detailed ecoENERGY grant chart for more specific product eligibility and grant information.

Eligible buildings include single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, row townhomes and mobile homes on a permanent foundation and some multi-unit residential units. More ecoENERGY FAQs...

Please Note: If you are a City Green client whose first home energy assessment was prior to August 16, 2009, please click here for a full list of grant options.

Summary application process

1. Contact City Green to book a first home energy assessment with a Certified Energy Advisor. Receive a prioritized report outlining cost effective upgrades for your home.

2. Complete your choice of upgrades

3. Call City Green once again for your follow up assessment.
We complete the grant application on your behalf at this time.You must complete your follow up assessment by March 31, 2011.

Read more about how to apply...

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