Energy audit rebates in British Columbia
No province-wide rebate in British Columbia pays for energy assessments right now. 6 city and regional programs do, in places such as Regional District of Central Kootenay and Nanaimo.
8 current programs cover energy assessments in British Columbia, from a utility and 7 city and regional programs. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Energy audits · British Columbia
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| No rebates or grants that every household can claim are listed for this yet. | |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $0 |
Also available in some cities
Not added to the total
- HomeSave (Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson)$5,000
- Nanaimo Home Energy Assessment Rebate (Nanaimo)$200
- Home Energy Navigator (Capital Regional District, Victoria)Varies
- Home Energy Navigator (Kelowna)Varies
- Retrofit Assist (Kamloops, Squamish)Varies
- Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria, Saanich)Varies
8 current programs for energy audits
Energy audit rebates in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
Free home energy evaluation and no-cost installation of upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation and draft-proofing for income-qualified B.C. households.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 19, 2026OpenMunicipalVancouver
Heritage Multi-Unit Retrofit Grant
Owners of pre-1940 or heritage-listed Vancouver houses that have two or more units, or are being converted, can get up to $5,000 toward energy upgrades when switching from gas or oil to electric heating or hot water. Evaluations are covered too.
$5,000
max grant per building
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalRegional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan
HomeSave Central Kootenays Retrofit Rebate and Loan Access
Homes anywhere in the Regional District of Central Kootenay can earn a $2,500 or $5,000 rebate for upgrades that cut energy use by at least 20% or 50%, plus free advice, subsidized EnerGuide evaluations and access to a credit union retrofit loan.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalNanaimo
Nanaimo Home Energy Assessment Rebate
The City of Nanaimo pays $150 toward an initial EnerGuide home energy assessment and up to $200 more for a follow-up assessment that shows energy savings.
$350
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalCapital Regional District, Victoria, Saanich
Home Energy Navigator (Greater Victoria)
Greater Victoria homeowners can get free help from a local Energy Concierge to plan home energy upgrades, review contractor quotes and apply for rebates.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalKelowna
Home Energy Navigator (Kelowna)
Kelowna residents can book a free appointment with an Energy Concierge for help planning home energy upgrades and finding rebates. A limited number of fully subsidized EnerGuide evaluations are also available.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalKamloops, Squamish, Whistler, East Kootenay
Retrofit Assist
Residents of Kamloops, Squamish, Whistler and the East Kootenay get free concierge help with home energy retrofits and, for a limited time, an EnerGuide evaluation for $99 plus tax, which the program says saves $500 or more.
Varies
Instant discount - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalVictoria, Saanich
Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich)
Condo stratas in Victoria and Saanich that use natural gas can get a free energy advisor and a decarbonization plan for the building.
Free
Free upgrade
Closed programs for energy audits1 program no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Grant
The federal grant of up to $5,000 for home retrofits (plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations) is fully closed. New applications stopped in February 2024 and the final payment deadline passed on December 31, 2025.
$5,600
max grant
Grant
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced CGHG.
Getting an energy assessment in British Columbia
Each program’s own rules come first.
- Do it first
- Many larger rebates need an assessment before any upgrade starts. Booking it after the work is done can disqualify you.
- Use a registered advisor
- Use an energy advisor registered with the program so your EnerGuide results count.
- Treat the report as a plan
- The report ranks upgrades for your house. Use it to decide the order of work and to compare contractor quotes.
Other upgrades in British Columbia
- Heat pumps19 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Insulation8 current programsopen today, up to$6,700
- Windows & doors6 current programsopen today, up to$2,000
- Air sealing6 current programs
- Water heaters8 current programsopen today, up to$1,000
- Solar panels5 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Home batteries3 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- EV chargers3 current programsopen today, up to$350
- Furnaces & boilers1 current program
- Appliances2 current programs
- Loans & financing6 current programs
- Free upgrades6 current programs
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