Free guidance for home energy upgrades in East Kootenay
Make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
A better home awaits, whether you’re adding insulation, upgrading to a heat pump, or installing solar panels. From simple updates to your heating system, to down-to-the-foundation transformations, Retrofit Assist is here to help.
In BC, generous rebates, incentives and financing offers can get your project off the ground faster than you imagined. And Retrofit Assist can connect you with knowledgable Energy Advisors and skilled contractors to get it done right.
Don’t wait for another cold winter or smoky summer. Get started with Retrofit Assist today!
Since the day of installation, our home has felt so much more comfortable. The consistent temperature is really nice, especially in the winter.
Our Process
Participating in Retrofit Assist will help you move forward on your home energy retrofit projects in clear steps. Here’s how the general process will look for you.
1. APPLY Register for the program online or on-site at a community event – simple and free.
2. IDENTIFY NEEDS Have a follow up conversation to highlight your needs and priorities, understand next steps and financing options available.
You’ll also learn how your home uses energy by setting up an EnerGuide evaluation. For a limited time, Retrofit Assist participants can book theirs for only $99 +tax, a savings of $500 or more!
3. MAKE A PLAN We’ll help you sort out a plan based on your priorities, home energy use, budget and timelines. We’ll also explain financing options.
4. CONTRACT OUT THE WORK We’ll connect you with skilled contractors to support your project and then help you get a post-retrofit evaluation.
We will also help you maximize the loans and rebates available.
5. ENJOY! Sit back and relax in your more comfortable and climate-friendly home.
Understanding home energy retrofits
Don’t settle for a beautiful old home—which is too hot in the summer and too high on the utility bills in winter. With the right team, you can have a beautiful old home that’s comfortable and cost-effective year-round!
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Advancing East Kootenay's Climate Goals
Over the past 12 years, the RDEK has supported numerous programs and pilot projects to support homeowners and contractors in the East Kootenay access training, programming, and rebates for home energy retrofits:
East Kootenay Energy Diet – Provided rebates for home energy audits and support in navigating the rebate programs at the provincial level.
Building a Legacy – Focused on contractor and trades training to ensure foundational skills are being developed among the local building industry. This program has now been replicated in other regions in BC.
Kootenay Clean Energy Transition – This project started to marry the delivery of programs and the capacity building among builders and contractors. Included in this project were a Heat Pump pilot project and additional trades capacity building.
We are excited to be a funder of the Retrofit Assist program as it will provide additional tools, support and resources to our residents in making their homes more energy efficient.
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Retrofit Assist Participants Can Now Save over $500 on EnerGuide Evaluations
For a limited time, Retrofit Assist is able to subsidize pre and post EnerGuide Evaluations for participants. The pre-retrofit evaluation is just $99 +tax (a savings of over $500), and…
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A simple fix for cold feet
David and Hannah’s home in Rossland was built in 1910 and extensively renovated in 2009. But when they began to explore the idea of installing a heat pump, they learned…
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You probably already have lots of questions. What does an Energy Advisor do? What is a building envelope and what can you do to improve yours? What kinds of homes have already gone through the program ahead of you?
Learn all about these questions and more on our FAQ page.