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Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program
Energy retrofit support for multi-unit buildings
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The page now shows the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program, including eligibility, application steps, and rebate terms that were not visible before.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program, including eligibility, application steps, and rebate terms that were not visible before.
Multi-Unit Retrofit Program details updated
The page now shows the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program for purpose-built rental, condominium, and equity co-op buildings in the BC Hydro service territory, including New Westminster. The program is described as providing rebates and support since September 2024, and the guide is dated March 2026. The visible terms now include an opportunity assessment funded at 100% up to $5,000, a feasibility study funded up to 100% of study costs to a maximum of $30,000, and rebate limits of 50% of total project cost up to $500,000 per project, $750,000 per site, and $200,000 for electrical service upgrades. The guide also adds application steps and timing, including 90 days to complete the opportunity assessment, 6 months to complete the feasibility study, and up to 12 months to complete rebate projects after agreement execution.
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Hydro’s Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program supports purpose-built rental, condominium, strata, market rental, and equity co-op buildings in BC Hydro’s service territory to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds opportunity assessments, feasibility studies, and retrofit rebates for heat pumps, windows, and lighting upgrades.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Westminster
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Opportunity assessments for transitioning to high-efficiency electric systems, improving building efficiency, integrating solar and battery, and becoming EV-ready.
- Feasibility studies for detailed technical and financial analysis of specific retrofit projects.
- Whole-building retrofit equipment upgrades.
- Custom projects, including envelope upgrades, other central heat pump systems, and heat recovery ventilation system upgrades.
Documents Needed
- Quote from your consultant.
- Opportunity assessment report.
- Opportunity assessment workbook.
- Itemized invoices for your assessment.
- Study proposal, study report, and workbook for feasibility studies.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Purpose-built rental buildings.
- Condominium buildings.
- Strata buildings.
- Market-rental buildings.
- Equity co-op buildings.
Who is not eligible
- New construction projects.
- Commercial spaces in mixed-use buildings.
- Multiplexes and side-by-side rowhomes or townhomes.
Eligible expenses
- Opportunity assessment costs.
- Feasibility study costs.
- Whole-building retrofit equipment costs, including heat pumps, windows, lighting, ventilation make-up air units, variable-speed drives, parkade carbon monoxide controls, lighting controls, and electrical capacity upgrades.
- Custom project costs, including envelope upgrades, other central heat pump systems, and heat recovery ventilation system upgrades.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction projects.
- Commercial spaces in mixed-use buildings.
- Multiplexes and side-by-side rowhomes or townhomes.
- Projects switching from natural gas, oil or propane to electricity are not eligible for the 30% bonus incentive.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro's service territory.
- City of New Westminster.
How to apply
- Review the offer-specific eligibility online.
- For opportunity assessments and feasibility studies, hire a consultant who is a member of the Alliance of Energy Professionals and obtain the required quote or proposal.
- Apply online through the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub; assessment applications are submitted at bchydro.com/multiunitoffers.
- For rebates, apply before purchasing any equipment or removing any original equipment.
- After completion, return to the online application and submit the required final documents within the applicable deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- BC Hydro reviews submitted applications.
- If approved, an opportunity assessment agreement or funding agreement is sent before the consultant or contractor proceeds.
- Opportunity assessment approval is subject to budget availability.
- After completion, BC Hydro reviews the final documents before processing payment in accordance with the agreement.
- Assessment payments are made directly to the consultant.
Additional information
- The program is a joint venture between BC Hydro and the Government of B.C. through CleanBC.
- The program currently includes three offers: opportunity assessment, feasibility study, and rebates for equipment upgrades.
- FAQs and a participant guide are available for more detailed program information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program Program
What is the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program?
BC Hydro’s Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program supports purpose-built rental, condominium, strata, market rental, and equity co-op buildings in BC Hydro’s service territory to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds opportunity assessments, feasibility studies, and retrofit rebates for heat pumps, windows, and lighting upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program program?
To be eligible for the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program program, you must:
The building must be a purpose-built rental, condominium, strata, market rental, or equity co-op building.
The building must be located in BC Hydro's service territory and have an active BC Hydro or City of New Westminster account.
The project must be a retrofit project.
What expenses are eligible under Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program?
Opportunity assessments for transitioning to high-efficiency electric systems, improving building efficiency, integrating solar and battery, and becoming EV-ready.
Feasibility studies for detailed technical and financial analysis of specific retrofit projects.
Whole-building retrofit equipment upgrades.
Custom projects, including envelope upgrades, other central heat pump systems, and heat recovery ventilation system upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program?
You can contact BC Hydro (BCH) by email at multiunitoffers@bchydro.com or by phone at 1 866 522 4713.
Where is the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program available?
The Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program is a Grant and Funding