CRD/Gulf Islands
City of Colwood Solar Colwood Program
Solar Colwood is a demonstration of a whole community moving towards energy conservation and renewable clean energy. Financial incentives are available for Colwood home and business homeowners that install solar thermal hot water heating systems and ductless split heat pumps for space heating.
For more information on the available grants, please visit the Solar Colwood Grant Chart.
For more information on getting started, please visit the Solar Colwood: Getting Started webpage.
Sponsoring agency:
City of Colwood
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
Grants are available for upgrades homes and businesses in the City of Colwood. (See map for Colwood boundaries).
Contact information
Telephone:
250-884-0784
Email:
info@solarcolwood.ca
Website:
Solar Colwood
Revenue Canada Capital Cost Allowance
You might acquire a depreciable property such as a building, furniture, or equipment to use in your business or professional activities.
You cannot deduct the cost of the property when you calculate your net business or professional income for the year.
However, since these properties wear out or become obsolete over time, you can deduct their cost over a period of several years. The deduction for this is called capital cost allowance (CCA)
For more information please see the Claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) webpage.
Sponsoring agency:
Revenue Canada
Type of agency:
Federal government
Eligibility
Contact information
Website:
Claiming Capital Cost (CCA)
ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer Rebate
BC Hydro and FortisBC have teamed up to help provide you with a $75 rebate for purchasing an ENERGY STAR washing machine. In addition to that, you could save money on your energy bills, because ENERGY STAR models use less mechanical energy and less water.
To learn about the application process and find out more information, please go to either the FortisBC ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer Rebate webpage, or the BC Hydro Power Smart Appliance Rebate Program webpage.
Sponsoring agency:
Fortis BC and BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Eligibility
Restrictions
- To qualify you must purchase your washing machine between April 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
- Applications must be submitted within 90 days of purchase in order to qualify.
- Only one $75 rebate per appliance.
- Full terms and conditions are available on bchydro.com.
Contact information
Telephone:
Call BC Hydro at 604-431-9463 or 1-800-431-9463 outside the Lower Mainland
EnerChoice Fireplace Program
Purchase an EnerChoice fireplace between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 with an EnerGuide™ label that tells you how energy efficient it is, and you could be eligible for a $300 rebate from FortisBC.
For more information, please visit the EnerChoice Fireplace Program webpage.
FortisBC is also still accepting applications for the $150 rebate for qualifying fireplaces purchased and installed between July 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
Sponsoring agency:
FortisBC
Type of agency:
Utility company
Eligibility
Application procedure
Step 1. Review the terms & conditions.
Step 2. Purchase an eligible EnerChoice fireplace and have it installed by a gas contractor registered with the BC Safety Authority (BCSA). You can find a list of retailers at enerchoice.org.
Step 3. Complete the application form and include copies of the invoice showing details of all worked performed, including the date of installation, make and model.
Step 4. Send us the completed application and invoice to:
EnerChoice Fireplace Program
FortisBC
P.O. Box 9090
Surrey, BC, V3T 5W4
Step 5. If you qualify, FortisBC will mail you a cheque for $300. Please allow a minimum of 90 days to process.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-800-663-8400
Email:
rebates@fortisbc.com
Website:
EnerChoice Fireplace Program
Saanich Rebate for Residential Renovation Projects
The District of Saanich is offering rebates of up to 30% for renovations requiring a building permit that meet the 'green' criteria below. For more details, see the Saanich Green Home Building Rebate Program website.
Sponsoring agency:
District of Saanich
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
Application procedure
Obtain a voucher from the Building Inspections Department for a free green building consultation with City Green. The green building consultant will guide you through any available programs and rebates available for renovators and new home builders.
Contact information
Telephone:
250-475-5494, local 3408
Saanich Rebate for New Residential Construction
Building Permit rebates of up to 30% for new single family homes are available for homes that meet one of the "Gold, Silver and Bronze" standards in the chart below.
Sponsoring agency:
District of Saanich
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
Application procedure
To access rebates, obtain a voucher from the District of Saanich Building Inspections Department for a free green building consultation with City Green. The green building consultant will guide you through any available programs and rebates available for new home builders, provide an overview of best practices for energy efficient homes, and help builders review and choose the best green rating program for their current project.
For more details, see the Saanich Green Home Building Rebate Program website.
Contact information
Telephone:
250-475-5494, local 3408
Email:
tricia.demacedo@saanich.ca
FortisBC Switch 'n' Shrink Program
Change your oil or propane heating system to natural gas, and install a new ENERGY STAR rated high efficiency heating system and you may qualify for a $1,000 cash rebate.
Also, you could be eligible for $50 more with an electronically commutated motor (ECM), with the rebate being supplied by either BC Hydro or FortisBC PowerSense.
Sponsoring agency:
FortisBC and BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Includes a forced air furnace with an AFUE rating of 90 per cent or higher, a boiler with an AFUE rating of 85 per cent or higher, or a condensing combination system used for both space and water heating.
Eligibility
Restrictions
- The rebate is not applicable when switching from wood or electric space heating systems.
- Oil to propane conversion only available in propane service areas.
- Not available in Whistler.
- New customers must apply for or receive a natural gas service line connection between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011 to be eligible for this program.
- Gas service line must be activated before February 29, 2012.
- Heating system must be purchased by December 31, 2011, and installed by February 29, 2012
- See Terms and Conditions page for complete information.
Application deadline
Offer expires December 31st, 2011
Application procedure
Please see the application form for more details.
You can combine this incentive with the LiveSmart BC grants.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-800-663-8400
Email:
rebates@fortisbc.com
Website:
Switch 'n' Shrink Program
CRD Once-Through Cooling System Rebate
For industrial, commercial and institutional customers of the Greater Victoria water supply system, CRD Water Services offers rebates of $1,200 per ton to eliminate once-through cooled condensers and $2,400 per ton to eliminate once-through cooled ice makers; up to a maximum of $5,000 per account. Only once-through water cooled equipment installed before January 1, 2006 is eligible for a rebate.
Sponsoring agency:
Capital Regional District
Type of agency:
Local government
Program offerings
Once-through cooling systems, also known as single-pass cooling systems, are expensive and wasteful. These systems remove heat by transferring it to a supply of clean, cold municipal drinking water and discharging it directly to the sewer. Equipment that may use once-through cooling includes commercial and industrial air conditioners, refrigerators, coolers and ice machines.
Once-through cooling systems are often used for small commercial cooling loads because they are relatively inexpensive to install and require little maintenance. However, the cost of water to operate a small once-through cooling system for two years is usually greater than the cost of installing an air cooled system that uses no water. For a 12,000 BTU/hour (or 1 ton, roughly equivalent to 1 horsepower) condensing unit, once-through cooling uses more than one million litres of water per year. A typical restaurant has several of these units, together sending thousands of dollars per year worth of clean water down the drain. In addition to this cost, each once-through cooling system also requires a backflow prevention device that must be tested annually.
Eligibility
Application procedure
Visit the CRD Cooling Equipment Rebates website for application form.
Contact information
Telephone:
250.474.9684
BC Hydro PowerSmart Energy Saving Kit Bulk Distribution Program
Each energy saving kit contains Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs, weather stripping, window insulator film, electrical outlet and switch sealers, fridge and freezer thermometers, a low-flow showerhead, tap aerators, and an energy–saving nightlight. Read More.
Sponsoring agency:
BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Kits can be distributed through a general process or by direct install.
Eligibility
This program is available for Not-For-Profit Housing Providers that manage their own stock of Housing
Restrictions
Total household income must be at or below the thresholds in Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs (LICO). – Participants in the program must have a BC Hydro residential rate account, or non-profit housing providers with a commercial build meter.
Application procedure
contact Steve Austin, Power Smart Residential Marketing for an application form.
Contact information
Telephone:
604-453-9206
In addition to the Energy Saving Kit program, some housing providers may be eligible for BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP), which provides low-income residential customers with a free energy efficiency evaluation, energy education and free installation of basic and extended energy conservation measures.
LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program
LiveSmart BC offers grants for energy efficiency upgrades for heating, hot water, insulation, windows and doors, ventilation, and draft proofing for your home.
For more details, see the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Grant Chart.
Sponsoring agency:
LiveSmart BC
Type of agency:
Provincial government
Program offerings
To access grants, homeowners must have a Home Energy Assessment with a Certified Energy Advisor before and after renovations.
The Energy Assessment includes:
- a detailed energy evaluation of your home carried out by a Certified Energy Advisor
- a "blower door" test to find air leaks
- a customized report that shows where your energy dollars are being spent and what you can do to improve your home's energy efficiency
- an energy efficiency rating label that shows you how energy efficient your home is compared with others in your region
Eligibility
For single family homes, row houses, and mobile homes on permanent foundations.
Application deadline
Must complete post-retrofit assessment by March 31, 2013.
Application procedure
To book an Energy Assessment with City Green, the only non-profit provider of the LiveSmart BC incentive, call 1.866.381.9995 or book online.
Contact information
Telephone:
1.866.381.9995
Email:
savings@citygreen.ca
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