Window Upgrades
Grant amount is per rough opening
To understand terms, see Definitions
ENERGY STAR Certified
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Must be on NRCan Approved List
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Must have:
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​U-Factor < 1.22 W/m²K​, or​
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Energy Rating ≥ 34
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Grant amount​​: ​
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​$125 each
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ENERGY STAR Most Efficient
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Must be on NRCan Approved List
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Must have:​​
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U-Factor < 1.05 W/m²K​, or
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Energy Rating ≥ 40
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Grant amount​​:
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​$250 each​
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For details, see government website​​
Door Upgrades
Grant amount is per rough opening
To understand terms, see Definitions
Hinged Doors
ENERGY STAR Certified
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Must be on NRCan Approved List
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Must have:
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​U-Factor < 1.22 W/m²K​, or​
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Energy Rating ≥ 34
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Grant amount​​:
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​$125 each
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Sliding Glass Door
ENERGY STAR Certified
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Must be on NRCan Approved List
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Must have:
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​U-Factor < 1.22 W/m²K​, or​
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Energy Rating ≥ 34
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Grant amount​​:
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​$125 each
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Sliding Glass Door
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient
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Must be on NRCan Approved List
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Must have:
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​U-Factor < 1.05 W/m²K​, or​
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Energy Rating ≥ 40
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Grant amount​​:
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​$125 each
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For details, see government website​​
Questions
Do all my windows need to be replaced?
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No, you can replace as many or few as you would like.
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Do skylights qualify for rebates?
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No, skylights do not qualify for rebates at this time.
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Does adding a new window to my house qualify?
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No, only replacement windows qualify for rebates. New rough openings are not included.
Definitions
Rough Opening: a framed opening that may be able to hold one or more windows and/or doors.
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ENERGY STAR: A certification standard for energy efficiency. Developed by the US Government, it is commonly used in Canada.
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U-Factor: a measure for a window's insulating ability. A low U-factor indicates high performance.
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Energy Rating: a measure of overall window performance. Calculations are based on U-factor, solar heat gain, and air leakage. The higher the number, the more efficient the product
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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