HVAC News
Fortis BC Residential Hot Water Heater Program
This program is now closed.
Upgrade to an efficient storage tank and Fortis will give you $50, but only until December 31, 2011.
City of Kelowna Building & Permit Fee Adjustments
As of January 1st, 2012 there will be increases in the City of Kelowna permit fees for natural gas, plumbing, and building permits.
ecoENERGY Grants Available Now!
This program is now closed to new entrants. If you have had your first assessment completed, remember you have only until March 31st to have all your upgrades finished!
The ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program provides grants up to $5,000 to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce the burden of high energy costs. The Government of Canada has renewed the program from June 6, 2011, until March 31, 2012.
Fortis BC: Give your furnace some TLC
Fortis BC Announces the return of their popular TLC program
This program has now ended. If your furnace was serviced by the end of October, don't forget to send in your application!
Last year, nearly 16,000 furnaces in BC were given some tender loving care through the popular TLC program, so they are bringing back the program this summer. Have your furnace (or fireplace) serviced by October 31, 2011 and you could receive a $25 Save-On-FoodsTM gift card for each eligible appliance serviced.
Hiring A Contractor
Projects Done Right: Hiring a Professional Contractor
This article contains excerpts from the CMHC / CHBA brochure regarding the importance of hiring professional, licensed contractors. Important factors such as insurance, permits, written estimates / contracts, and warranties that are relevant to residential HVAC system retrofits are discussed.
LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program
April 6, 2011: News Release
Increased home efficiency upgrades help families save
In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, 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 rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment.