Energy Efficiency Programs For Low Income Households
The benefits of energy efficiency for low-income housing for homeowners, renters, and housing providers are many, including reducing energy bills, increasing indoor comfort and health, and improving longevity of buildings.
Government, utility, and financial institution incentives are available to assist with energy efficient upgrades and construction projects. For information on grants, incentives and funding programs, including those appropriate to affordable housing, visit City Green's Searchable Incentive Database.
Two programs in the database that may be most helpful for low-income homeowners, renters, and housing providers are BC Hydro's Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) and Energy Saving Kit (or ESK) Offer.
City Green has extensive experience in delivering energy efficiency initiatives for low-income housing, including the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program (LEAP), the LiveSmart - Ucluelet Affordable Housing Program, the BC Non-Profit Strategic Energy Management Plan, and the Affordable Warmth service. Our services include
- Strategic Energy Management Planning
- Building Energy Efficiency Assessments
- Thermal Imaging Assessments
- Communication Planning
- Web and Print Material Design
- Administration
- Frontline Client Services
- Education and Training
- Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
- Incentive Distribution
- Results Tracking - greenhouse gas and energy use reductions
Contact us by email or by phone at 1.866.381.9995 to learn more.
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