BC Energy Rebates & Incentives

A practical guide to the programs currently available to Okanagan homeowners, builders, and multi-unit projects. Here's what's currently available, and how Thrive helps you qualify.

Last verified: April 22, 2026
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How Thrive Helps You Qualify

1

Evaluate

We assess your home or plans to identify eligible programs.

2

Model & Test

Energy models, heat load calcs, and blower door testing as needed.

3

Document

We produce the reports and files rebate programs require.

4

You Apply

You submit to the program. We support you through any follow-ups.

Current Rebate & Incentive Programs

Program availability, amounts, and requirements change often. These are the programs we're actively helping clients with today. Not sure what applies to you? Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.

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CleanBC / Better Homes BC

Provincial

Rebates for heat pumps, insulation, windows, and other home energy upgrades.

  • Most rebates don't require an Energy Advisor
  • Some pathways (like ECAP) do, ask us
  • Income-qualified boosts available
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FortisBC Rebates

Utility

Rebates for homes and new construction on gas equipment, controls, and building envelope upgrades.

  • Includes new-construction incentives
  • Heat load calcs may be required
  • Can often stack with CleanBC
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BC Hydro Rebates

Utility

Home Renovation Rebate, heat pump top-ups, insulation and window rebates for electrically heated homes.

  • Stacks with CleanBC rebates
  • Most don't require an EA
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CleanBC ECAP

Income-Qualified

Energy Conservation Assistance Program. Whole-home upgrades for qualifying households.

  • Requires a heat load calculation
  • We handle the technical file
  • Income thresholds apply
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CMHC Eco Plus & Eco Improvement

Federal

Partial mortgage insurance premium refunds for energy-efficient homes and post-purchase retrofits.

  • EnerGuide evaluation required
  • Up to 25% premium refund
  • We handle the energy side
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BC Energy Step Code Incentives

New Construction

Utility incentives for new homes that exceed the minimum step requirements under the BC Energy Step Code.

  • Energy modelling + verification required
  • Per-dwelling incentives available
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CMHC MLI Select

Multi-Unit

Preferred financing for multi-unit rental properties based on energy performance, affordability, and accessibility tiers.

  • Energy modelling + airtightness testing
  • Significant points for energy tier
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BC Hydro Multi-Unit Rebates

Multi-Unit / Strata

Incentives for strata buildings, apartments, and purpose-built rentals. Covers in-suite upgrades, common-area systems, and whole-building improvements.

  • In-suite heat pumps, lighting & controls
  • Common-area HVAC and envelope upgrades
  • Energy modelling can unlock larger custom incentives
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FortisBC Multi-Unit Rebates

Multi-Unit / Commercial

Rebates for natural gas equipment and custom efficiency projects in multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings.

  • High-efficiency boilers, DHW, and make-up air
  • Custom program for whole-building upgrades
  • Energy modelling supports larger incentives
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CleanBC Better Buildings

Multi-Unit / Provincial

Provincial incentives for low-carbon retrofits and new construction in multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.

  • Heat pump conversions and electrification
  • Top-ups available for income-qualified buildings
  • Energy modelling required for many pathways
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Solar & Battery Rebates

BC Hydro

Rebates for rooftop solar PV and battery storage systems are offered through BC Hydro for eligible residential customers.

  • No Energy Advisor required
  • Applied for directly through BC Hydro
  • Can pair well with other efficiency upgrades
Closed to New

Canada Greener Homes Loan

Federal, Existing Borrowers

Closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. If you were already approved, we still complete Post-Retrofit EnerGuide evaluations to finalize your loan.

  • New applications no longer accepted
  • Post-Retrofit evaluations still available
  • We book across the Okanagan

Looking for the Canada Greener Homes Loan?

The federal Greener Homes Loan stopped accepting new applications on October 1, 2025. If you were already approved, your loan continues under its original terms, and we can still help you complete your required Post-Retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.

For new projects, talk to us about stacking CleanBC, FortisBC, and BC Hydro rebates instead.

Contact us about alternatives →

Do I Need an Energy Advisor?

Yes, an EA is required for:

  • Pre- & post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
  • CleanBC ECAP and some income-qualified pathways
  • CMHC Eco Plus / Eco Improvement refunds
  • BC Energy Step Code verification
  • CMHC MLI Select energy tier

Typically NOT required for:

  • Most point-of-sale heat pump rebates
  • Basic insulation top-ups
  • Window & door rebates
  • Appliance rebates

Not sure which rebates apply to your project?

Send us a quick note about what you're building or upgrading, and we'll point you to the programs that fit.

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