Efficiency Incentive Program
LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program
In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, the Province of British Columbia is extending and improving its popular LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, where homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment beginning on or after April 1, 2011.
The program is extended for an additional two years and rebates for improvements like insulation, draft proofing and high performance windows and doors have increased by up to 700 per cent.
The LiveSmart BC program aims to help more than 40,000 B.C. families protect the investment in their homes while fighting climate change. Improving energy efficiency is a smart way to make a home more comfortable, to increase its value, and to generate ongoing savings.
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Incentives 2011
Livesmart Contractor Form
Livesmart Contractor Notes
Eligble Pellet Stove List
Eligble Ductless Heat Pump List
Efficiency Incentive Program
Energy efficiency really pays! Join your neighbours and invest in your home’s energy efficiency.
Call today! We are your local advisors, licensed to provide you access to thousands of dollars for energy efficiency upgrades, see the rebate details at: www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates
Please note: There are specific requirements that must be met
in order to be eligible for incentives. Please read this
document carefully. If you are unclear on requirements,
consult your certified energy advisor before purchasing or
installing any equipment.
This offer is available to homeowners in the Province of B.C.
who have an initial (pre-retrofit) energy assessment performed
on or after April 1, 2010 and complete a follow-up
(post-retrofit) energy assessment by March 31, 2011.
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HomeTech Energy
The right advice can add up to big $avings.At HomeTech Energy Solutions, we have many of your energy-saving questions answered. Whether you are retrofitting your existing home or building a new one, we can show you how simple changes can transform your home into a healthier, more comfortable, and energy - saving environment for you and your whole family. Each British Columbia home has its own specific energy-savings needs, and yours is no different.

Canada Certified ENERGUIDE
Consulting Firm
Founded in 2007, HomeTech Energy Solutions is a government of Canada certified ENERGUIDE consulting firm. Using his experience performing energy modeling for new homes and existing homes, as well as commercial buildings, Rod Croome, P. Eng. President, became an advocate for energy efficiency and economic sustainability, keeping healthy homes in mind. NRCan ensures that only licensed and independent energy advisors will perform a residential energy assessment to identify how your home uses energy and where energy is being wasted. Our advisors will show you how to improve the comfort of your home and cut heating and cooling costs, while ensuring adequate ventilation for a healthy indoor environment for your family.
We also have advisors in all other parts of BC, with our head office located in Prince George. We specialize in providing our clients with affordable 'energy-efficient and environment-first' solutions. We are also your direct link to other qualified professionals and companies with the same commitment to environment and energy-efficiency.
Leaders in the Field of Residential Energy Efficiency Services.
Our Certified Energy Advisors are leaders in the field of delivering residential energy efficiency services in BC. They combine professionalism with knowledge and are always there for our clients with support & informative answers, they understand that questions can come up at any time and are always there to address any question or concerns that you may have while considering or completing your home energy retrofits.
Links of Interest
R-2000
Leed Canada
Power Smart For New Homes
LiveSmart BC Efficiency Program
LiveSmart BC Incentive & Rebates Guide
BC Hydro
Solar BC
Built Green Canada
Canadian Home Builders Association
Terasen Gas
FortisBC
Canadian Mortgage and Housing- Corporation
Testimony
"Hometech Energy Solutions are very polite & nice, they work efficiently, the advisor recommended helpful ideas that benefited me very well. If you're considering doing some renovations and would like to get some grant money back call Hometech Energy Solutions."
Georgie Lamb, Lake Cowichan, BC
"Hometech Energy Solutions advisor was friendly, helpful and very efficient. I would highly recommend their services to anyone who is thinking of doing home improvements."
Maureen McGee - Prince George, BC
"I phoned around to get a home assessment done last year and one of the companies I phoned was Hometech. I settled on Hometech because they were courteous and provided me with a lot of information I was looking for. I was treated wonderfully on the phone by Darlene. The Hometech Assessment Advisor, was very knowledgeable and guided me as to what all my options were. They did a wonderful job of coming up with possible solutions for my home and I would highly recommend Hometech Energy Solutions to anyone."
Fijay Manhas - Duncan, BC
"I have had dealings with Hometech Energy Solutions on numerous occasions over the last 2 years. Every time I found them prompt, efficient, accommodating and courteous. I am very pleased with their service and have no reservations recommending them to anybody."
Heiner Tillmanns, Prince George, BC
News
LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program
Incorporating the following sustainability measures on your next construction or renovation project can save you money and time, while helping make your property more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The RDN has started a voluntary incentive program with rebates in all RDN Electoral Areas, and in the District of Lantzville. Financial incentives are only available to homeowners and owner-builders, however commercial and institutional developers can also access staff resources and gain recognition by completing the Sustainable Development Checklist.Solar Colwood is a demonstration of a whole community moving towards energy conservation and renewable clean energy. Its focus is on solar thermal hot water heating and energy efficient retrofits to homes and businesses, while including emerging technologies such as ductless split heat pumps, Smart Home/Smart Grid technologies, energy efficient/smart appliances, solar photovoltaics, geo-exchange, district energy solutions, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Solar Colwood takes ACTION to create jobs, reduce energy costs for homeowners and businesses, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while LEARNING how best to support this change and sharing this with others. It is one way in which the City of Colwood is implementing its award-winning available in Victoria & Western Communities For more information please contact (250) 508-0698.










