Nanaimo home energy rebates and loans

Nanaimo homeowners can get part of the cost of an EnerGuide home energy assessment back from the City. The initial assessment rebate is $150. After you finish upgrades, a follow-up assessment earns $10 for every 5 GJ per year of improvement on the EnerGuide scale, up to $200, as long as the improvement is at least 5 GJ.

What it pays

Up to $350 · Rebate

• Initial EnerGuide home energy assessment$150
• Follow-up EnerGuide assessment after upgrades$10 per 5 GJ/year reduction, up to $200

Who qualifies

• Project located in the City of Nanaimo; one application per property.
• Assessment completed by an energy advisor with a valid City of Nanaimo business licence.
• Apply within 24 months of the date on the assessment receipt.

Steps, in order

1. Book an EnerGuide assessment with a licensed service organization.
2. Apply online, by mail or in person at 411 Dunsmuir Street with the receipt and EnerGuide report.
3. For the follow-up rebate, submit the follow-up report showing the new rating and its receipt.

Energy assessment

Yes, before work starts

Run by

City of Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo tops up BC Hydro's EV charger rebates. Owners or residents of single-family homes, duplexes, row houses and townhouses can get $150 toward buying and installing an eligible Level 2 charger.

What it pays

Up to $150 · Rebate

• Level 2 EV charger (single-family, duplex, row house, townhouse)$150 top-up
• EV Ready Plan (apartment or condo building)Up to $1,000
• EV Ready infrastructure (apartment or condo building)$100 per parking space

Who qualifies

• You live in or own property in Nanaimo, and the charger is installed in Nanaimo.
• Charger, plan or infrastructure installed or completed on or after May 1, 2023.
• Requirements match BC Hydro's home and multi-unit EV charger rebate criteria, including an electrical permit.

Steps, in order

1. Apply on the City's online form with the charger invoice, installation invoice, electrical permit number and a photo of the installed charger.
2. Submit a separate application to BC Hydro for its rebate.
3. Buildings: submit the EV Ready Plan and invoice first, then the infrastructure quote and final application after installation.

Energy assessment

No

Run by

City of Nanaimo