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Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding
Energy assessment support for Indigenous communities
Funding available
$ 500
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Energy assessment funding supports Indigenous Governing Bodies connected to BC Hydro or FortisBC service territories. It provides up to $500 per home for energy assessments or building condition assessments, plus project management support for additional staff or external consultants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Planning energy-efficiency improvements for multiple homes in the community
- Energy assessments or building condition assessments with an energy efficiency and climate component
Documents Needed
- Project workbook (.xlsx format)
- Consultant quote(s)
- Updated project workbook
- Completed energy assessment report
- Paid invoices
Sources and recorded changes
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Energy assessment funding expanded
The page now also shows the related energy efficiency retrofit incentives offer, including a new contractor acknowledgment requirement beginning June 10, 2026.
The energy assessment funding page now also includes the related Energy efficiency retrofit incentives offer, which adds new incentive tables and payment pathways for retrofit work. A new contractor requirement is shown for non-HPCN contractors: beginning June 10, 2026, they must complete and sign the Contractor Acknowledgment of Program Requirements before undertaking incentive-eligible retrofit work. The newly visible retrofit section includes incentives such as up to $2,000 for insulation measures, up to $9,500 per premises for high efficiency windows and doors, up to $12,000 for a central ducted electric air source heat pump, and up to $200,000 per building for community building heat pumps. It also states that project management funding remains available at 10% of eligible energy efficiency project incentives.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Governing Bodies
Who is not eligible
- Condominiums, high-rises, and apartment buildings
- Vacation homes and non-primary residences
- Garages, workshops, and outbuildings
Eligible expenses
- Energy assessments
- Building condition assessments with an energy efficiency and climate component
- Project management support for additional staff or external consultants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project costs covered by warranty or home insurance claims
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Administrators may prioritize Applications.
- Administrators determine the level of Incentive amount(s), if any, that the Participant is eligible to receive.
How to apply
- Get a quote from your consultant.
- Complete the application online.
- Log in to the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
- If you do not have a CEM Hub account, an Energy Coach can register you.
Processing and Agreement
- Once the application is approved, participants must not change the project scope, schedule or costs without prior written consent.
- Within thirty (30) days of completion of the project, participants must complete the project declaration and submit all required forms and supporting documentation.
- Review, verification, and processing of the pre-payment may take up to thirty (30) days after all required application documents are received.
- The balance of the eligible incentive payment may take up to ninety (90) days after all required forms and documentation are received and verified.
Additional information
- Energy Coaches can help with planning and application support.
- Projects must be submitted through the CEM Hub online platform.
- The program is funded in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC, and the Province of British Columbia.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding Program
What is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding?
Energy assessment funding supports Indigenous Governing Bodies connected to BC Hydro or FortisBC service territories. It provides up to $500 per home for energy assessments or building condition assessments, plus project management support for additional staff or external consultants.
How much funding can be received?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding program?
To be eligible for the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding program, you must:
The applicant must be an Indigenous Governing Body
The participant must be connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure
What expenses are eligible under Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding?
Energy assessments
Building condition assessments with an energy efficiency and climate component
Project management support for additional staff or external consultants
Who can I contact for more information about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding?
You can contact BC Hydro (BCH) by email at coach@pieer.ca or by phone at 604-522-4713.
Where is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding available?
The Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.