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Provincial Green Programs
The BC government and provincial utilities offer various programs to target improvements in energy performance. These programs can change quickly, and may only run for short periods. Check regularly for what's available.
Learn more generally about various programs:
- EfficiencyBC (https://www.efficiencybc.ca/)
- CleanBC (https://betterhomesbc.ca/)
- GoElectric (https://goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca/)
- Fortis BC (which has particular information about “Saving energy for non-profit organizations“)
- BC Hydro Powersmart
There are some specific programs to be aware of:
- Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) — many co-ops have already participated — it’s free
- Social Housing Retrofit Support Program (SHRSP)
- Social Housing Incentive Program (SHIP) — useful in conjunction with SHRSP
- And for those with BC Housing operating agreements, there are the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program (EERP) and Capital Replacement Fund (CRF) programs