From home electrification to electric vehicles, there are several incentive programs to support you in taking climate action.
Heat Pump Incentives
Heat pumps run on clean, renewable electricity to heat and cool your home for year-round comfort. Learn more about heat pumps on the Climate Friendly Homes page.
The new CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program offers the following incentives:
- up to $16,000 for switching from oil, natural gas or propane (amount determined by income level)
- up to $5,000 for any required electrical service upgrades
- up to $5,000 for switching from existing electric heating equipment such as baseboards
Visit CleanBC Better Homes for more information and to apply for rebates.
Solar Rooftop Tool
Installing solar panels on your home or business rooftop is a great way to help make buildings in Victoria climate friendly.
The Solar Rooftop Tool can determine the amount of sunshine that almost any building in Victoria receives in a year, its potential for solar generation, the approximate cost of a photovoltaic (PV) energy system and any available rebates. Visit the About page to learn more.
Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates
Owners and managers of multi-unit residential buildings can apply for EV charger rebates through the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program.
If you live in a condo or apartment and would like support for EV charging from your strata council, PlugIn BC and Emotive have resources available to help.
Learn more about EV chargers and systems in residential buildings on the Electric Vehicle Readiness page.
Home Energy Navigator
The Home Energy Navigator program is designed to support homeowners with making energy upgrades by providing a free, local Energy Concierge who offers personalized support every step of the way. This support includes:
- accessing rebates and reviewing quotes
- virtual home energy consultations
- a personalized retrofit guide
Residents can participate in the program by:
- visiting homeenergynav.ca
- calling 1.866.381.9995 to have an Energy Concierge walk you through the registration process over the phone
If you have any questions about the program or need support, please contact sustainability@victoria.ca .
Strata Energy Advisor Program
The City of Victoria launched the Strata Energy Advisor program in October 2024 to help condo buildings in Victoria go all electric and lighten their carbon footprint.
The program provides strata councils with an energy advisor who will visit your building and provide hands-on guidance for climate and energy upgrades, like heat pumps and switching from natural gas to renewable electric heating. The energy advisor will create a personalized decarbonization plan that aligns energy and climate upgrades with required building replacements to keep costs low and stay on top of new regulations.
Victoria and Saanich partnered with the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) to deliver the program and application process. Applications are currently being accepted.
For more information, including eligibility requirements and to apply for the program, visit strataenergyadvisorbc.ca.
Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot Program
The City of Victoria launched the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot Program in May 2024 in an effort to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of market rental buildings. The program offers a municipal property tax exemption covering up to 100 per cent of the costs to upgrade the building to an electric air or water heating system.
To administer the program, the City has partnered with Landlord BC, who will guide participants through the planning and application process. Apply at LandlordBC.ca/RARA. Applications are currently being accepted.
If you have any questions about the program or require support, please contact sustainability@victoria.ca.
Estimate Your Tax Savings
This calculator can assist landlords in estimating the tax exemption they would be able to receive under the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator pilot program based on anticipated project costs and the building's assessed value
Rebates and Resources for Business
Rainwater Rewards
The City has a Rainwater Rewards Program that incentivizes sustainable rainwater management, allowing the community to use rain as a resource and helping developed areas to function like natural ecosystems.