Solar Grants
The Greener Homes Grant helps you pay for your photovoltaic system, including:​
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Solar Panels - $1,000/kW
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Battery Storage - $1,000​
Solar Panel System
Panels must be purchased from a Canadian distributor
Grant is prorated, meaning 3.5kW = $3500
Solar Panels
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Minimum capacity: 1.0kW DC
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Install one or more photovoltaic panels (and inverter if required)
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​$1,000 per kW​
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Battery Storage
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Must be combined with another upgrade
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Install batteries connected to solar panels
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$1,000​
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For details, see government website​​
Questions
Does it have to be on the roof of my main house?
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No, Solar panels can be mounted on the house or ground, as long as they are on the property / land of the house associated with your application.
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If I have an existing solar array am I ineligible?
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No, homeowners adding additional panels are eligible for the same rebate based on new capacity.
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Do I have to be off-grid to qualify?
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No, both types of systems qualify for the rebate. In BC, net-metering is a great way to efficiently stay connected to the grid.
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Can I claim solar I added before booking an energy evaluation?
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No, booking an energy evaluation is a requirement for any federal rebate or loan.
Definitions
Photovoltaic system: one or more solar panels combined with an inverter and/or other equipment.
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Kilowatt (kW): a unit of power. For solar panels, a kW rating indicates output capacity at peak sunlight.
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Inverter: also known as a solar or photovoltaic inverter, it converts the DC current generated by the solar panels to the AC current used in a household.
How to Apply
Greener Homes Grant
Step 1
Create your application
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Begin your online application here
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Select HomeStep.ca as your service provider to conduct the EnerGuide evaluation.
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Provide your property tax roll number & your government ID
Tip: your tax roll number can be found on BC Assessment.
Step 2
Book your evaluation
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Once you have selected HomeStep.ca you are automatically added to our waitlist.
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If you have finished creating your application you are ready to book your in-person energy evaluation
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Call 604-629-8300​​
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Email service@homestep.ca
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Submit a webform
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We will also contact you directly once your application appears in our waitlist.
Step 3
Pre-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluation
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You must complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation before beginning the retrofits to be eligible for the grant.
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An energy advisor performs the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, to measure the efficiency of your home. The evaluation is in-person and takes 1-2 hours. The advisor can provide upgrade guidance at this time.
Step 4
Optional: Interest-free loan
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A $40,000 interest-free loan from the Government of Canada to help pay for your renovation. For more information, see Greener Homes Loan.
Step 4B
Retrofit your home
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After the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation is complete, you will be provided a report with the results and our recommendations. After review, you can decide which retrofits work best for you.
Step 5
Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
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Book a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, and submit the required documents online or by mail. Once complete, your new EnerGuide label will show you how much more energy-efficient your home has become.
Step 6
Request and receive your grant
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You will be asked to confirm your total grant amount, which will cover part of your retrofits cost and the cost of the energy advisor. After confirmation, you will receive a cheque by mail within 30 business days.
Step 7
For details, see government website​​
$40,000 Interest-Free
Greener Homes Loan
Interest-free loans of up to $40,000 are available from the Government of Canada to help homeowners pay for the cost of retrofits.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan works alongside the Greener Homes Grant program.
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With a 10 year, interest-free repayment term, homeowners may opt in to the loan when pursuing retrofits like insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more.
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Energy advisors play a key part in the delivery of the loan.
Booking an energy evaluation is a requirement to qualify for the loan.
Tell us about your project.
Book directly over the phone or
submit our online form.
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