Incentives and Grants
Solar Hot Water Incentives for Homes & Home-based Businesses*
| System Type (Gigajoules/year) |
Solar Colwood Incentive* |
|
| Current 200 | Smaller (< 6 GJ/yr) Larger (> 6 GJ/yr) |
$2500 $3000 |
| Next 350 | Smaller (< 6 GJ/yr) Larger (> 6 GJ/yr) |
$2000 $2500 |
| Next 320 | Smaller (< 6 GJ/yr) Larger (> 6 GJ/yr) |
$1750 $2250 |
*Solar Colwood incentives are up to a maximum of 33% of the total cost of the system before taxes.
Please see how to apply to get started.
Solar Hot Water Incentives for Businesses*
| System Type (Gigajoules/year) |
Solar Colwood Incentive* |
| Less than 6 GJ/yr | $2500 |
| 6 to 12 GJ/yr | $3500 |
| 12 to 18 GJ/yr | $4500 |
*Solar Colwood incentives are up to a maximum of 33% of the total cost of the system before taxes.
Please see how to apply to get started.
Ductless Split Heat Pump Incentives for Homes & Businesses
| Solar Colwood Incentive |
|
| Current 60 | $500 |
Please see how to apply to get started.
Other Energy Conservation Incentives for Homes and Home-based Businesses
From LiveSmart BC
- Rebates for insulation, air sealing, and bathroom fan upgrades.
From BC Hydro
- $75 Join Team Power Smart: Commit to reduce your electricity by 10% and enjoy exclusive Team Power Smart offers and rewards.
- $30 Fridge Buy-Back Program: BC Hydro will pick up your old fridge, recycle it and give you $30 for it.
- $75 Energy Star Clothes Washers: Mail In Rebate
- $50 Energy Star Refrigerators: Mail in Rebate
- $25 Energy Star Dishwasher: Mail in Rebate
- $25 Energy Star Freezer: Mail in Rebate
From FortisBC
- $1000 for switching from oil to an efficient gas furnace or boiler
- $800 for upgrading from an older gas furnace or boiler to a qualifying high efficiency model
- $500 for upgrading to an efficient gas water heater
- $300 for an EnerChoice gas fireplace
- And more!
Important Note: Grant amounts may be revised at any time. We accept no liability for any incomplete or inaccurate information displayed. All incentive programs have specific eligibility criteria to qualify for grants. See Solar Colwood Eligibility and How to Apply pages for details about accessing Solar Colwood discounts. For all other incentive programs (LiveSmart BC, BC Hydro, FortisBC), please consult their websites for complete program details.
