Home Energy Assessment Rebate

Home Energy Assessment Rebate

Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area residents who complete and initial or follow-up EnerGuide home evaluation are eligible for the Home Energy Assessment Rebate. 

An EnerGuide Home Energy Assessment helps you identify where energy is used in your home and what energy efficiency upgrades make the most sense for you. These assessments are completed by registered Energy Advisors.  

All residents can check out funding through  the Provincial CleanBC Better Homes Program.  See the resources section below for more information.  

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the Home Energy Assessment Rebate, you must:  

  • Be located in an RDN Electoral Area  
  • Complete an EnerGuide home evaluation with a certified energy advisor that is registered with CleanBC 

Residents of Nanaimo should apply directly to the City’s Home Energy Assessment Rebate. The municipalities of Lantzville, Parksville and Qualicum Beach do not offer rebates for Home Energy Assessments currently. 

Applications are accepted from January 1, 2025, through December 14, 2025. See a complete list of Green Building Incentive Program Terms and Conditions to make sure/ensure you qualify.   

Incentive Types 

The total rebate payable by the RDN for pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluations is $350 per household.  

There are two Home Energy Assessment incentives available to RDN Electoral Area residents.  

Initial Home Energy Assessment Incentive  

A $150 incentive is available to residents who have an initial Home Energy Assessment conducted by a certified energy advisor. The completed application must be submitted to the RDN within 12 months of the date shown on the receipt.  

To apply, you will need to provide:  

  • The first page of the initial Home Energy Assessment report, showing the EnerGuide rating  
  • Receipt for the initial Home Energy Assessment  

Follow-up Home Energy Assessment Incentive  

Follow-up assessments are eligible for $10 per 5 GJ per year reduction on the EnerGuide rating scale, to a maximum of $200.  

To apply, you will need to provide:  

  • The first page of the follow-up Home Energy Assessment report showing the new EnerGuide rating 
  • The first page of the Initial Home Energy Assessment (if not already submitted to the RDN) 
  • Receipt for the follow-up Home Energy Assessment 

Application Process  

To qualify and apply for either incentive program, you should:  

1. Complete and initial or follow-up EnerGuide home evaluation with a NRCan-certified energy advisors 

2. Collect the required documents, listed above 

3. Apply online, or by email or in-person to the RDN  

Apply Online  

When you are ready to apply for the rebate, submit your documents through our online form:  

Apply for your rebate website link

Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and delivery of your rebate cheque.

Other Ways to Apply  

Submissions can be made to the Regional District of Nanaimo by email, mail or in person. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays.  

sustainability [at] rdn.bc.ca (sustainability[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca) 

Home Energy Assessment Rebate 
c/o Sustainability Coordinator 
6300 Hammond Bay Road 
Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6N2 

Resources  

  • What to expect from your home evaluation 
  • Use the Energy Advisor Search Tool to locate a local energy advisor or service organization that provides services in your community. 
  • CleanBC offers a free Energy Coach Service available through email or phone if you have questions about specific rebate programs, home energy upgrade options, EnerGuide home evaluations, or if you just don’t know where to start. Contact the free Energy Coach Service at ask [at] betterhomesbc.ca (ask[at]betterhomesbc[dot]ca) or 1-844-881-9790.  
  • Try the Rebate Search Tool to check out the variety of available rebates, including home and water heating, building envelope upgrades, and bonus offers for two or more upgrades. 

Contact

sustainability [at] rdn.bc.ca
250-390-6510
1-877-607-4111