Free guidance for home energy upgrades in Kamloops
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!
Service was prompt—even if the team couldn’t get back to us right away, they would email and let us know they would be in touch soon.
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 Kamloops's Climate Goals
The City of Kamloops is committed to transitioning to a low-carbon future. Supporting home energy upgrades is just one of the ways the City is taking action to address climate change and make our community more climate resilient. Learn more about these strategies in the Community Climate Action Plan.
Why a retrofit program?
Buildings account for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in Kamloops, making them the second largest source after transportation. As such, a key strategy in the City’s Community Climate Action Plan is to help homeowners reduce their household emissions by making building envelope, insulation, and heating system improvements.
In addition to reducing emissions, energy efficiency retrofits can reduce energy bills and make homes healthier with better ventilation and thermal comfort levels. According to a 2023 Homebuyer Preference Study by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, home energy efficiency is among the top 5 “must have” features for Canadians in the market to buy a home. You can read case studies of Kamloops residents who are already enjoying the benefits of home efficiency improvements, here.
Past City home energy retrofit initiatives include the Renovate Smart and Climate Friendly Homes programs, the Green Living Expo, booths at the Fall and Spring Home Shows, and the popular ‘See the Heat’ program delivered in partnership with the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library.
The Retrofit Assist program is the latest and most comprehensive City initiative to support home energy retrofit activity in our community. The City presently offers rebate top-ups for Kamloops households that install a heat pump, an EV charger, or remove/upgrade eligible fireplace appliances.
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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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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…
Questions?
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.