Become an Authorized Contractor

Work for homeowners who understand the renovations they want and the financial supports they can access.

Retrofit Assist is a service for homeowners looking for help undertaking a home energy retrofit. Participants work with a team of in-house experts who guide them from start to finish. They will receive a plan from an Energy Advisor and guidance accessing rebates and financing.

And when it’s time to get the work done, participants receive a list of authorized contractors to choose from, local businesses specializing in air sealing, insulation, HVAC, and more.

Get on that list — Become a Retrofit Assist authorized contractor

The authorized contractors list is guaranteed exposure to active clients. If you service Whistler, Squamish, Rossland, Kamloops, Vernon or the East Kootenays, becoming a Retrofit Assist authorized contractor is free advertising!

What’s more:

  • There is no cost for contractors to become authorized.
  • Authorized contractors are matched with well-informed clients with clear plans.
  • Retrofit Assist regularly delivers training opportunities from some of BC’s leading building science experts.
  • Our team maximizes homeowners’ access to rebates and financing, lowering barriers and reducing contractors’ administrative burden.

If you want to grow your business in home energy retrofits, apply to become a Retrofit Assist authorized contractor today.

Vernon-area contractors

With Vernon now an eligible community, it’s a great time to become an Authorized Contractor. Learn how Retrofit Assist can help you reach a new market.

Webinar: Growing Your Business as a Retrofit Contractor

Aug. 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. Pacific
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If you would like to meet the Retrofit Assist team, learn more about the program, and ask your questions, please attend an upcoming webinar.

Webinar: Growing Your Business as a Retrofit Contractor

June 4, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. MT / 7:30 a.m. PT
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Contractors Application

Complete this form to apply to Become a Retrofit Assist authorized contractor.

We will be in touch as soon as possible.

Terms & Conditions

Before submitting your application, please read the Terms and Conditions for Retrofit Assist authorized contractors.

Questions?

Check out this presentation to learn about the growing home energy retrofit market and how Retrofit Assist can grow your business.

For any questions you have afterward, leave a comment on YouTube and we’ll follow up as soon as possible.

Training Opportunities

As part of delivering Retrofit Assist, the Community Energy Association supports frequent training opportunities for contractors to learn high performance building techniques.

Stop Guessing and Start Using F280-12

Oct. 16, 2025 from 8–10 a.m. PT
Free online webinar

Learn how to collect data for heat load calculations for heat pump installations.

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How to Interpret F280-12 Calculations

Nov. 20, 2025 from 8–10 a.m. Pacific
Free online webinar

Understand how to read an F280-12 report to choose the optimal heat pump equipment with an accurate heat load calculation.

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And more training online

Upcoming webinars include a three-part series on building enclosure upgrades, a look at the BC Building Code’s new overheating requirements, and more.

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