Free guidance for home energy upgrades in Rossland
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!
The retrofit assist program was very helpful, and I can see the need for it in all communities.
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 Rossland's Climate Goals
The City of Rossland started addressing climate change in 2008 with the Visions to Actions Strategic Sustainability Plan and in 2020, committed to the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan. This will help create a pathway to 100% renewable energy for transportation, buildings, electricity and local infrastructure no later than 2050. One of the strategies in the plan is to improve existing buildings with a program to educate and incentivize homeowners to make building envelope, insulation and heating system improvements.
How is this different from the Rossland Energy Diet?
The Rossland Energy Diet in 2012 was a similar approach and had fantastic uptake, but there have been lots of advances over the last decade in knowledge, materials and technology (like LEDs and heat pumps) to support homes in becoming even more efficient and climate-friendly.
There are several additional rebates available for your home energy retrofits. For your EnerGuide Evaluations, up to $500 is available through the City of Rossland, in addition to rebates for insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, and ventilation. Please click here for detailed rebate information.
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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.