BC Hydro - Indigenous Communities Conservation Program
Program Category:
Built Environment
Program Sub-Category:
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Asset Management
Status: Open
Funder
BC Hydro
Funder Organization Type
- Utility
BC Hydro’s Indigenous Communities Conservation Program (ICCP) includes two program offers to help improve the energy efficiency of homes in Indigenous communities. The ICCP is designed for Indigenous communities that are coordinating home energy upgrades in multiple homes for their community members.
Communities can take part in one or both program offers depending on what kind of upgrades are of interest.
The ICCP Home Energy Check-up offer includes free energy-saving products, salary support, and training for community members and/or staff to install the energy-saving products and assess the home for additional energy efficiency opportunities.
The ICCP Home Energy Upgrade Rebates offer includes funding and installation training support for Indigenous communities that are looking to make larger energy efficiency upgrades to homes in their community. Upgrades include:
- Insulation, windows and doors
- Ventilation
- Health and safety upgrades
- Primary space heating
- Water heating
- Replacement of old inefficient refrigerators and freezers
Please visit the ICCP’s web page on bchydro.com for more details on how the program works, eligibility requirements, and rebate amounts.
Eligible Community
All Indigenous communities within BC Hydro's service area are eligible to participate. This program is ideal for Indigenous communities who are planning to conduct home renovations (or are already in the process of making upgrades) and are looking for support to improve energy efficiency.
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
Contact your program representative for more information.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
BC Hydro rebates are available for electrically heated homes only.
Note: FortisBC offers similar rebates for homes heated with natural gas, or in Fortis BC’s electrical service territory.
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous OrganizationsType of Funding
- Support (e.g. consulting management)
- Rebates
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
- From $100 000 to $1 000 000
Description of Funding
Funding and resources are available for:
- Free energy saving products
- Salary and training for energy saving product installers
- Rebates for home energy upgrades/renovations
Percentage of Project Funded
- Home Energy Check-up: Salary funding is $150/home participating a $1,000 training stipend, and free energy-saving products.
- Home Energy Upgrade Rebates: There are rebate maximums per household for eligible upgrades.
Eligible Costs
Equipment/Material PurchaseStaff Costs
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Project Management
Land Acquisition
Reporting Requirements
Final report only