A solution to help you understand the process of upgrading your home energy and accessing rebates is up and running.
Called the Home Energy Navigator Program, the Comox Valley Regional District made it with the City of Courtenay and the Village of Cumberland. The program is a recommendation from the Residential and Emissions Reduction Action Plan, adopted by the regional district’s board in October.
The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Valley and help residents increase their home efficiency.
“The Residential and Emissions Reduction Action Plan shows us that oil and gas-heated homes contribute a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the Comox Valley, and by electrifying your heating source, emissions would be reduced,” said Planning and Development Services general manager Alana Mullaly.
“The new Home Energy Navigator program will provide residents, when they are needing to replace their current systems, a centralized place to help understand the process for electrifying their home and the financial assistance to help them make the switch.”
The district adds the service provides the following:
- Virtual energy consultation and reports
- One-on-one consultation with an energy expert
- Help selecting a contractor
- Help reviewing quotes and EnerGuide reports
- Rebate information, including
- Availability and amount of rebates
- Review of required documentation for application
- Verification of eligibility
- Regular check-ins to ensure progress when needed
- Assistance on an as-needed basis
Residents of the CVRD’s electoral areas, Courtenay or Cumberland can access the service free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More information can be found here.
