There are several insulation rebates available for insulation upgrades for homeowners in British Columbia.

Insulation Rebates

Here are the available insulation rebates from all the major supporters that might be applicable to you:

Canada Greener Homes Grant

Canada Greener Homes Grant: Federal insulation rebates of up to $5,000 for upgrades may be available through this program.

1. Eligibility: Homeowners who are Canadian citizens and own a home are eligible to apply for the grant for insulation rebates.
2. Rebate Amount: The rebate amount varies based on the type of upgrade completed. Homeowners can access up to $5,000 under the initiative to undertake an EnerGuide evaluation and energy efficiency retrofits.
3. Deadline: There are no deadlines to apply for the grant.
4. Funding: The grant is provided by the Government of Canada.
5. Application Process: Homeowners must undertake an EnerGuide evaluation before applying for the grant. The evaluation will identify the energy efficiency upgrades that are needed for the home. After completing the upgrades, homeowners can apply for the grant.

Other Details:

1. The insulation rebates grant is administered and supported by the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada. Homeowners who complete multiple upgrades in their home may qualify for a bonus rebate up to $2,000. The rebate is calculated based on the R-value of new insulation added. In cases where pre-existing insulation was removed, the rebate will be calculated on the difference in R-Value between the new and pre-existing insulation.

Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program

Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program: You can receive up to $5,500 in rebates for installing insulation in your home.

The Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program is a provincial program in British Columbia that provides insulation rebates for upgrades. Here are some details about the program that applies to insulation rebates:

• The program is designed to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Homeowners can receive up to $5,500 in rebates for installing insulation in their homes.
• The program is available to BC citizens who live in an eligible home and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility companies.
• Insulation upgrades can count towards the Two Upgrade Bonus or the Home Energy Improvement Bonus.
• The rebate amount is calculated based on the R-value of new insulation added. In cases where pre-existing insulation was removed, the rebate will be calculated on the difference in R-Value between the new and pre-existing insulation.
• The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date.
• The program is funded by the Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro, and FortisBC.
• The program is administered by Better Homes BC, a provincial program that provides resources and rebates to help homeowners save money, improve efficiency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions in their homes.

Application Process:

• Homeowners must complete an EnerGuide evaluation before applying for the rebate. The evaluation will identify the energy efficiency upgrades that are needed for the home.
• After completing the upgrades, homeowners can apply for the rebate.
• The program also offers a bonus rebate of up to $2,000 for homeowners who complete multiple upgrades in their home.
• Homeowners can also receive a rebate of up to $5,500 for installing insulation in their homes as part of the CleanBC Better Homes Income Qualified Program.

FortisBC

FortisBC: Install insulation in two or more eligible areas, each with a minimum rebate value of $500, and you could qualify for their $300 two-upgrade bonus.

The FortisBC New Home Program is a rebate program that provides incentives for builders to construct high-performance homes that meet the BC Energy Step Code. Here are some details about the program from the search results:Program Details:

• The program aligns with the BC Energy Step Code, which is a provincial standard that sets energy efficiency requirements for new buildings.
• Builders can choose between two rebate options when building high-performance homes that meet the BC Energy Step Code.
• The program provides rebates of up to $5,500 for insulation upgrades in new homes.
• The program is available to builders who construct new homes in FortisBC’s service area.
• The program is designed to encourage builders to construct homes that are more energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The program is funded by FortisBC.

Application Process:

• Builders must apply for the program before construction begins.
• Builders must meet the requirements of the BC Energy Step Code and complete an EnerGuide evaluation to qualify for the rebate.
• Builders must submit the application within 90 days of the final EnerGuide evaluation report.
• Builders must provide documentation to support the rebate claim.

Other Details:

• Homeowners can also receive rebates of up to $5,500 for installing insulation in their homes as part of the Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program.
• FortisBC offers other rebates for high-efficiency upgrades such as space and water heating, appliances, and more.
• Local utility companies like FortisBC and BC Hydro offer rebates on home insulation upgrades. Homeowners should check with their utility company for details on available rebates.

Clean BC

Clean BC: BC Hydro and FortisBC customers can have available up to $5,500 as rebates for certain insulation rebates for upgrades.

Program Details:

The rebates are available as part of the Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes Program.

• Homeowners who live in an eligible home and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility companies can apply for the rebates.
• The rebates are calculated based on the R-value of new insulation added. In cases where pre-existing insulation was removed, the rebate will be calculated on the difference in R-Value between the new and pre-existing insulation.
• Insulation upgrades can count towards the Two Upgrade Bonus or the Home Energy Improvement Bonus.
• The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date.
• The program is funded by the Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro, and FortisBC.