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Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding
Funding for Indigenous home energy assessments
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Funding is available to help Indigenous Governing Bodies assess homes and plan energy-efficiency upgrades. The program supports energy assessments, project management funding, and related work for multiple homes in a community.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Pre-upgrade home energy evaluations
- Energy efficiency assessments for homes
- ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits for townhome complexes
Documents Needed
- Project workbook
- Consultant quotes
- Completed energy assessment reports
- Paid invoices
- Final project workbook
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Governing Bodies
- First Nations and Indigenous housing organizations
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
- BC Hydro service territory
- FortisBC service territory
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding. 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 Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding?
Funding is available to help Indigenous Governing Bodies assess homes and plan energy-efficiency upgrades. The program supports energy assessments, project management funding, and related work for multiple homes in a community.
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:
Indigenous Governing Bodies only
Grid-connected communities
Multiple homes in the project
What expenses are eligible under Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Energy Assessment Funding?
Pre-upgrade home energy evaluations
Energy efficiency assessments for homes
ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits for townhome complexes
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