LiveSmart BC - Efficiency Incentive Program

Efficiency Incentive Program

Tens of thousands of British Columbians are saving energy and money because of their participation in the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program.
You can join your neighbours across B.C. who are saving money and reducing energy use by accessing these incentives.

Click here to begin the six steps to savings.

April 13 UPDATE: LiveSmart BC Rebate payments

Due to various changes in the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program and coordination with the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program, the software system that drives customer incentive payments for the LiveSmart BC program has undergone unprecedented revision in 2011. As such, we have not finalized the new software version that enables payments to customers who entered the renewed LiveSmart BC program as of April 1, 2011.

This matter is the Program’s top priority. We are close to resolving the issues and expect to begin mailing cheques in May. LiveSmart staff will be prioritizing customer payments by post-retrofit assessment dates, with the earliest customers being paid first.

All customers who meet the eligibility criteria of the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program will be paid with secured funding. Some customers have more complex files than others, and may take additional time for processing. Our aim is that by July we will have mailed all outstanding payments to customers with post-retrofit assessments up to April 30, 2012.

If you require further information about your rebate, please contact our call center at 1-866-430-8765 or email EfficiencyIncentives@gov.bc.ca.

Thank you for your continued patience on this matter.

Jan 28 UPDATE: The LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive program will remain open to new participants until March 31, 2013.

The federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program is closed to new registrations as of January 28th, having reached its goal of 250,000 registered homeowners. This will give all federally registered homeowners the opportunity to apply for and receive a federal grant for their eligible retrofit upgrades. Participants that have a registration number but have not yet had an energy assessment are still able to book an energy assessment.

British Columbians that have not already accessed incentives from either the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive program or the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program are still eligible to access the existing LiveSmart BC incentives. The first step to access LiveSmart BC incentives is to book a home energy efficiency evaluation by a certified energy advisor. No federal registration number is required to book an energy efficiency evaluation for homeowners who are only accessing the LiveSmart BC incentives.

Step 1

Read our Frequently Asked Questions to find out if you are eligible.

Step 2

Check out the Eligible Improvements for the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program. For more details see our Terms and Conditions.

Step 3

Before you start any renovations, contact a Certified Energy Advisor who will perform an energy assessment of your home.

Step 4

Your Certified Energy Advisor will provide you with a report showing the best ways to reduce your energy use. Your advisor will also give your home an EnerGuide for Houses rating. You can use this info to help you decide which upgrades make the most sense for your home and your budget. For tips on choosing a contractor visit www.hiringacontractor.com

Step 5

Make energy efficiency improvements to your home and complete a second assessment within 18 months of your first assessment or by March 31, 2013, whichever comes first.

Step 6

The energy advisor will submit your application giving you access to applicable LiveSmart BC incentives. Your home will also receive an upgraded EnerGuide for Houses rating.

Please note:

There are specific requirements that must be met in order to be eligible for incentives. Please read about the eligible improvements carefully. If you are unclear on requirements, consult your Certified Energy Advisor before purchasing or installing any equipment.

These incentives are subject to revision, and will be paid in accordance with the Terms and Conditions in place at the time of the homeowner’s second energy assessment.

Payment of LiveSmart BC incentives is subject to the availability of funds.

The Province of B.C. does not endorse the services of any contractor nor any specific products and accepts no liability in the selection of materials, products, and contractors or performance or workmanship.

Resource documents are available for Contractors on the contractors' webpage.

Partner Incentives

Rebates and incentives from BC Hydro
www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/

Rebates and incentives from FortisBC Electric
www.fortisbc.com/Electricity/PowerSense/Pages/default.aspx

Home rebates and incentives from Fortis BC Gas - Homes:
www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/Homes/Offers/Pages/default.aspx

Business rebates and incentives from Fortis BC Gas -Business
www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/Business/Offers/Pages/default.aspx

Builder/tradesperson rebates and incentives from Fortis BC Gas - Builders/Tradesperson
www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/BuildingProfessionsTrades/IncentivePrograms/Pages/default.aspx

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