Government Energy Rebates for Energy Efficient Systems

Savings with LiveSmart BC

The Province of British Columbia is extending and improving its popular LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, where homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in government energy rebates for energy efficient systems and energy saving improvements beginning on or after April 1, 2011.

The combined government grants for eligible systems improvement differ by area of residence

South Coastal (Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island)

	LiveSmart BC (Provincial)
Gas Furnace Replacement*	$600
Air Source Heat Pump Installation*	$1,600
Geothermal System**	$2,500

Interior BC

	LiveSmart BC (Provincial)
Gas Furnace Replacement*	$700
Air Source Heat Pump Installation*	$1,600
Geothermal System**	$2,500

* Amounts shown are the maximum grants available for the most common applications of a 95% AFUE Gas Furnace installation or an Energy Star rated air force heat pump installation. Eligibility criteria are to be verified by your independent Trane dealer and the certified Energy Advisor.

** A ground or water source earth-energy system (sometimes called a “geothermal system”) that conforms to the CAN/CSA-C448 Standard from the Canadian Standards Association. A company qualified by the Canadian Geo Exchange Coalition (CGC) must install the new system or a complete replacement of an existing system (new heat pump unit and new loop). The CGC must also certify the system after installation. Visit geo-exchange.ca for a list of qualified companies and certification requirements.

Amounts shown include the $100 bonus received for installation of efficient systems such as a Furnace, or a Heat Pump, installed by a TECA Quality First or HRAI Skilltech Certified Professional.

For complete details on the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program criteria, talk to your Energy Advisor. These efficient systems incentives are subject to revision, and will be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions in place at the time of the homeowner’s second energy assessment. For current terms and conditions visit www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates

To download LiveSmart BC guide click here