Open
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2027
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC offers rebates of up to $20,000 to support energy-efficient new home construction. The program helps builders and developers improve building performance through design support, higher Step Code homes, energy advisor support, and select equipment rebates.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new energy-efficient homes.
- Higher Step Code residential building projects.
- Integrated design and energy efficiency planning.
- Installation of eligible energy-saving equipment and appliances.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Builders.
- Developers.
- New home construction projects in residential settings.
Who is not eligible
- Projects outside FortisBC’s gas or electricity service areas.
- Homes that are not new construction.
- Homes not built on a permanent foundation.
Eligible expenses
- Integrated design process consulting fees.
- Building science and mechanical design consulting.
- Energy advisor support.
- Blower door testing.
- Eligible energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC gas service area.
- FortisBC electricity service area.
- Municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, and Nelson Hydro.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is submitted online by a program-qualified energy advisor.
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Approved rebates are issued by cheque.
- Processing can take up to 90 days.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted by a program-qualified energy advisor on behalf of the builder.
- Rebates are paid by cheque.
- Support may be available for Indigenous communities.
- 2023 applicants are directed to the separate 2023 program page.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Home Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Home Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the New Home Program?
FortisBC offers rebates of up to $20,000 to support energy-efficient new home construction. The program helps builders and developers improve building performance through design support, higher Step Code homes, energy advisor support, and select equipment rebates.
How much funding can be received?
New Home Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the New Home Program program?
To be eligible for the New Home Program program, you must:
New construction on a permanent foundation.
Located in FortisBC service areas.
Eligible mechanical system and commissioning required.
What expenses are eligible under New Home Program?
Construction of new energy-efficient homes.
Higher Step Code residential building projects.
Integrated design and energy efficiency planning.
Installation of eligible energy-saving equipment and appliances.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Home Program?
You can contact FortisBC by email at conservationassistance@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-884-8833.
Where is the New Home Program available?
The New Home Program program is available the province of British Columbia.