Presentation
Community Energy Coach Town of View Royal Council Presentation
July 20, 2021Pages 24–5330 sections
CleanBC presentation detailing available rebates for heat pumps and resources for local governments to promote energy efficiency.
CleanBC Better Homes programUp to $3,000 rebates for heat pump conversionsGPR (Group Purchase Rebate) up to $500PACE Financing
Community Energy Coach
Town of View Royal Council Presentation, July 20th 2021
The Community Energy Coach supports communities, local governments, and industry stakeholders in the promotion of CleanBC rebate programs and education of heat pumps.
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Agenda
- Introduction to the Community Energy Coach
- CleanBC Rebates Overview
- How to Promote the Rebate Program
- How the Town of View Royal can promote the rebate programs
- How homeowners can share with their network
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Community Energy Coach
https://betterhomesbc.ca/community-coach/
What is the Community Energy Coach?
Community Support The Community Energy Coach works with community organizations to:
- Support community-based promotion and engagement of the CleanBC Better Homes programs to build awareness of home energy improvement and fuel-switching opportunities.
- Support the implementation of Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate initiatives in your community.
- Provide outreach and engagement support at public events and workshops.
Community organizations include:
- A community association
- A neighbourhood association
- A service-based organization or club
- A group of friends, family members, or neighbours
The Province of B.C. offers free energy coaching services to assist community organizations to engage community members on energy efficiency and home heating fuel-switching opportunities, as well as take advantage of the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program rebates and the CleanBC Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate. To connect with a Community Energy Coach e-mail CEC@betterhomesbc.ca.
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Community Energy Coach
The Community Energy Coach works with community organizations to:
- Support community-based promotion and engagement of rebate programs
- Support the Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate.
- Provide virtual public events and workshops.
For more information on engaging a community energy coach or to get started with accelerating retrofits in your community, contact CEC@betterhomesbc.ca
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CleanBC Rebates
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CleanBC – Energy Coaching
Self-Serve Online Resources
- Incentives, rebates, and financing search tool
- Resources to learn about energy efficiency products and services
- Frequently asked questions
Energy Coaching Support
- www.betterhomesbc.ca
- 1-844-881-9790
- ask@betterhomesbc.ca
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Rebate Search Tool
https://betterhomesbc.ca/rebate-search-tool/
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CleanBC Heat Pump Rebates: Fossil Fuel Heated Homes
| Heat Pump Type | CleanBC Base Rebate |
|---|---|
| Variable Speed Mini Split Air Source Heat Pump – Single Head HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 | $3000 |
| Variable Speed Mini Split Air Source Heat Pump – Multi Head HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 | $3000 |
| Variable Speed Tier 2 Central Air Source Heat Pump HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 | $3000 |
| Tier 1 Central Air Source Heat Pump HSPF ≥ 8.5, SEER ≥ 15 | $1200 |
| Dual Fuel Central Air Source Heat Pump HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 (no variable speed required) | $3000 |
Stackable rebate offers through the Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5000) also available
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CleanBC Heat Pump Rebates: Fossil Fuel Heated Homes…Continued
| Heat Pump Type | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| Air-to-Water Heat Pump | $3000 |
| Combined Space & Hot Water Heat Pump | $4000 + $300 (Two Upgrade Bonus) |
| Electric Service Upgrade Upgrade electrical service to 100, 200, 400 amp service | $500 |
Stackable rebate offers through the Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5000) also available
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Promote the Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate
www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/gpr
The GPR rewards groups of homeowners working together to switch from natural gas, oil or propane heating to an air source heat pump.
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GPR Rebate Amount Based on Group Size
- GPR amount is based on the final group size, the rebate is paid out as a separate rebate cheque mailed to the applicant (second payment). Amount is determined once the code has expired.
- The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program is offering $3,000 heat pump rebates for fuel switching from fossil fuel to a heat pump in addition to the Group Purchase Rebate.
- Select municipalities have Municipal Offers of up to an additional $2,000 that can be accessed only when converting from fossil fuel heating (natural gas, oil, or propane) to an electric air-source heat pump.
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Guidance for GPR Participants
- Participant Guide for accessing the Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate is available
- Form-fillable and hyperlinked to help guide group members
- www.BetterHomesBC.ca/GPR-Guide
- Important note: Homeowners must register with the program to access this offer.
- Code format includes the expiry date for clarity (e.g. GPRXXXX-EXPDD/MM/YYYY)
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Heat Pump Low-Interest Financing Program
- Interest rates: 0% or 4.99%, depending on heat pump efficiency
- Loan size: $1,000 – $40,000
- Amortization period: 60 months (5 years)
- Your home must be primarily heated with:
- Natural Gas
- Propane
- Oil
- Premises primarily heated by wood or other solid fuels are not eligible.
- Upgrades must be installed by a Finance Registered Contractor.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro or a municipal utility.
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CleanBC Heat Pump Rebates: Electrically Heated Homes*
| Heat Pump Type | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| Variable Speed Mini Split Air Source Heat Pump – Single Head HSPF ≥ 10, SEER ≥ 18 | BC Hydro $1000 |
| Variable Speed Mini Split Air Source Heat Pump – Multi Head HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 | BC Hydro $1000 |
| Variable Speed Tier 2 Central Air Source Heat Pump HSPF ≥ 9.3, SEER ≥ 16 | BC Hydro $2000 |
- Electrically heated homes must meet a minimum electricity consumption to be eligible.
- Check eligibility by entering your BC Hydro account number and home’s square footage at bchydro.com/hero/eligibility
*Replacing or adding to an existing heat pump is not eligible for CleanBC rebates Stackable rebate offers through the Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5000) also available
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Canada Greener Homes Program
Canada.ca/greener-homes-grant
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Canada Greener Homes Grant
- Up to $5,000 towards upgrades plus up to $600 towards EnerGuide Evaluations
- Homeowners must register in the Homeowner Portal and have both a Pre- and Post-Retrofit EnerGuide Home Evaluation
- Home must be a primary residence
- Not applicable to renters, or landlords
- Grants can stack with the CleanBC rebates, up to 100% of the total cost
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How to Promote the Rebate Programs
Local Government website, Social Media, Community Newsletters, Direct Mail (utility bills), Host and promote a Webinar
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Introducing: Civic and Local Government Marketing Toolkit
- Outlines the materials and resources to promote the CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate Program.
- To request a copy of this resource please contact the Community Energy Coach at CEC@betterhomesbc.ca
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Use Social Media (Posts)
Social media posts to promote via Facebook.
- Catch the eye of homeowners/stakeholders with an associated link to learn more
- Use local testimonials
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Social Media – Twitter Templates
Social media text templates to promote via Twitter.
- Catch the eye of a homeowner or stakeholder
- Max 280 character count
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Direct Mail: Utilize Utility Bill Mail Outs to Distribute Info About Rebates
- Postage is Paid
- Letter is Being Delivered
- Include an Info Sheet About Your Climate Plan and Available Rebates
Direct Mail has proven effective at generating interest and driving inquiries to the CleanBC Energy Coach Service
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Host Community Webinar
Digital education materials to promote the rebate program including:
- Introduction to GPR webinar
- Considering a Heat Pump webinar
Options
- The Community Energy Coach offers a schedule of reoccurring webinars on topics of interest including the popular Considering a Heat Pump Webinar
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Fund a Municipal Top-Up
Many municipalities have added top-up rebates to further incentivize retrofits.
Top ups range from $350 to $6,000.
Contact the Program’s Provincial Admin to learn more about top-ups at betterhomesbc@gov.bc.ca
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Getting Started with GPR in Your Community
Launch a GPR Group in your community by:
- Read through the GPR Program Guide
- Email the Community Energy Coach
- Register for the GPR by starting a new ‘seeded’ group
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GPR-Specific Promotional Resources
Community-Specific GPR Poster and Social Media Posts
- Promote the GPR in addition to other rebates, including municipal top ups
- Can be used digitally on a website or e-newsletter
- Can be used as a print-out for flyers/posters throughout the community
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GPR-Specific Promotional Resources
Blank/Fillable Posters
- Blank posters are form-fillable to include unique code
- Use community-specific ‘seeded’ Code
GPR-Specific Posters
- Promote the GPR generally without the use of a Code
- Encourage members of the community to start their own groups
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PACE Financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
- PACE allows property owners to borrow money to finance measures (typically energy efficiency and renewable energy measures) and repay the loan through a surcharge via their property tax bills.
- Some municipalities are exploring PACE Financing Programs through funding received through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (program funding now closed)
- Financing programs also expected from both the Provincial and Federal governments (early stages, details pending)
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PACE Financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
- Learning from current and upcoming programs
- Understanding the administrative costs of managing this type of program
- Promoting the programs already in effect (CleanBC, the GPR, Canada Greener Homes)
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Summarizing Local Government Rebate Promotion Options
- Host Rebate Information on Local Government website
- Community Newsletters and E-Newsletters
- Social Media
- Direct Mail
- Fund a Municipal Top-up
- ‘Seed’ a GPR Code
- Learn from other Programs
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Questions?
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Extracted from: 2021 07 20 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf