Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich)
Run by Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, in partnership with the City of Victoria and District of Saanich · Also called Strata Energy Advisor
Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich) provides free energy assessments and heat pumps for homeowners in Victoria and Saanich, British Columbia.
Cost to you
$0
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You apply on zeic.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Free energy advisor and decarbonization plan |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Victoria and Saanich, British Columbia |
| Level | Municipal |
| Run by | Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, in partnership with the City of Victoria and District of Saanich |
| Official page | zeic.ca/programs/bc-retrofit-accelerator/strata-energy-advisor |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | MediumOfficial pages are incomplete or inconsistent on some details. |
Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich). RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/bc-victoria-strata-energy-advisor#key-facts. Last verified October 17, 2026. Official source: https://zeic.ca/programs/bc-retrofit-accelerator/strata-energy-advisor/
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Strata energy advisor and decarbonization planFree | Free | Varies |
How it works
The City of Victoria launched the Strata Energy Advisor program in 2024 with the District of Saanich and the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC). An energy advisor works with the strata council, reviews whole-building utility data, visits the building and a few suites, and prepares a free plan that times upgrades like heat pumps with replacements the building already needs.
The service is free to the strata. It is meant for apartment-style condo buildings that still use natural gas for heating, hot water, ventilation or fireplaces.
Who qualifies
- A residential strata in an apartment-style building in the City of Victoria or the District of Saanich.
- The building is four or more storeys above ground, or has at least 7 to 8 units per floor.
- The building uses natural gas for heating, hot water, ventilation or fireplaces.
How to apply
Step 1: Take the eligibility quiz and register on the ZEIC Strata Energy Advisor page (strataenergyadvisorbc.ca).
Step 2: An advisor contacts the strata to review eligibility and goals, then the strata signs a participant agreement.
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