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LiveSmart BC

LiveSmart for Contractors

Welcome to the Contractor’s webpage of the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program (the "Program").

On this page you’ll find regular update bulletins providing information that can help you ensure your customers are eligible for Program incentives.  You can also download key program eligibility documents, find updates on best practices in energy efficiency home retrofitting and access links to Industry Organisations.

The Program is committed to building relationships with contractors and trades people involved in designing and installing energy efficient solutions for homes in British Columbia.  We continually consult with contractors and support the fundamental work that you do across the province.  If you have questions or input, please email efficiencyincentives@gov.bc.ca and you will hear back promptly from an appropriate member of the LiveSmart Program team.

If you’d like to receive notification of important Program news, please join the LiveSmart Contractor contact list.
(this is not an approved contractor list or referrals list, just a contact list for receiving information from the LiveSmart Program).

To join the list, copy and paste the information below into an email message and send it to efficiencyincentives@gov.bc.ca:

Contact List information

I would like to join the LiveSmart Contractor contact list.  My information is below.

  1. Name
  2. Email Address
  3. Phone Numbers
    • Cell #
    • Office #
  4. Business Location and regions served
  5. Choose which of these best describes your work
    • insulation
    • windows
    • weatherisation (insulation, draft proofing, windows)
    • HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
    • plumbing/hot water
    • renewable energy.

 

Downloadable Documents

Notes for Contractors – also useful for homeowners and program participants.  This document contains complete information on program requirements for all types of home upgrades.

LiveSmart BC Contractor Accreditation Form (LSCA Form) – for heating system installations signed off by a TECA, HRAI or ASTT-accredited contractor.

List of Eligible Electric Indoor Air Handlers with Variable Speed Motors (VSM) for Air Source Heat Pump Systems 
*Updated 21 Dec 2011 List with make and model numbers of indoor units that, when installed with eligible outdoor units, make a system eligible for the premium (higher) Program air source heat pump incentive.

List of Eligible Natural Gas Furnaces with Variable Speed Motors (VSM)
*Updated 21 Feb 2012  NOTE: Eligible model numbers are provided on this list along with some common brand names, but some model numbers are sold under multiple brand names.  Not all brand names for a model number are provide on the list.  If a model number appears on this list but under a different brand name than you are installing, that model number is still eligible for LiveSmart incentives.

List of Eligible Inverter-Based Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps – list with make and model numbers of eligible systems.
*Updated 27 Feb 2012  NOTE: there are other eligible systems that are not on this list, please provide notice to the Program if you are installing a make and model not on this list for a LiveSmart participant.

List of Eligible Wood Pellet Stoves

Storm Windows Fact Sheet – a description of eligible homes and recommended storm window specs.

List of Heritage Homes Eligible For Storm Windows Incentive – includes info on how to become a formally recognised heritage home.

Note on Choosing the Right Window – consult this document for factors in determing window needs.

 

Best Practices (Reports & Case Studies)

CMHC NOW House Deep Retrofit case study – take a look

Ductless HP Best Practices Installation – take a look 

 

 Industry Organisation Links

Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC – www.asttbc.org/index.php

Built Green – www.builtgreencanada.ca/

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Reports – www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/li/horetore/horetore_005.cfm

Canadian Geo-Exchange Coalition – www.geo-exchange.ca

Canadian Standards Association – www.csa-international.org/Default.asp?language=english

CanSIA Solar – www.cansia.ca/about-us

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada – www.hrai.ca/abouthraiindustry.html

Homeowner Protection Office – www.hpo.bc.ca/

Home Ventilating Institute –  www.hvi.org/

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - hybrid water heater technology – www.smartwaterheat.org/partners

Thermal Environmental Comfort Association TECA – www.teca.ca/

Window and Door Manufacturers Association of BC – www.wdma-bc.org/