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Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding
Funding for Indigenous home energy assessments
Latest source updateLast Update: June 27, 2026Latest change: The page now also shows the related energy efficiency retrofit incentives offer, including a new contractor acknowledgment requirement beginning June 10, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Latest change: The page now also shows the related energy efficiency retrofit incentives offer, including a new contractor acknowledgment requirement beginning June 10, 2026.
Energy assessment funding expanded
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.
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience program supports Indigenous Governing Bodies connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure. It helps improve residential energy efficiency through retrofit incentives, energy assessments, heating system maintenance rebates, and basic energy saving measures.
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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 : 400,000 $
- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy Efficiency Retrofit Incentives
- Energy Assessment Funding
- Heating System Maintenance Rebates
- Basic Energy Saving Measures
Documents Needed
- Contractor Acknowledgment of Program Requirements
Official resources
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 and related consultant fees
- Project management costs, including staff or external consultants
- Paid invoices for completed assessment work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs covered by warranty or insurance claims
- Duplicate incentives from the same program family for the same premises
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Assessment type and project scope must match program requirements.
- Applications must include complete supporting documentation.
- Final payment depends on approval of completed assessment reports and invoices.
How to apply
- Submit the signed Contractor Acknowledgment with your Energy Efficiency Retrofit Incentive application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and approved through CEM Hub.
- Pre-payment review and verification can take up to 30 days after all documents are received.
- Final payment is issued after completion and verification of final documents, which can take up to 90 days.
- Administrators may verify information and request supporting access or clarification.
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
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same 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?
The Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience program supports Indigenous Governing Bodies connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure. It helps improve residential energy efficiency through retrofit incentives, energy assessments, heating system maintenance rebates, and basic energy saving measures.
How much funding can be received?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
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 Efficiency Retrofit Incentives
Energy Assessment Funding
Heating System Maintenance Rebates
Basic Energy Saving Measures
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.
Is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding is a Partnering and Collaboration