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Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives
Energy retrofit incentives for Indigenous communities
Latest source updateLast Update: September 18, 2026Latest change: The retrofit incentives page removed the contractor acknowledgment requirement effective June 10, 2026 and now directs individual customers to separate energy-saving offers.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 18, 2026
Latest change: The retrofit incentives page removed the contractor acknowledgment requirement effective June 10, 2026 and now directs individual customers to separate energy-saving offers.
Retrofit incentive requirements updated
The Energy efficiency retrofit incentives page no longer shows the contractor acknowledgment requirement that was set to take effect on June 10, 2026. The removed instructions had required non-HPCN contractors to sign and submit a Contractor Acknowledgment of Program Requirements form before eligible retrofit work, and the page now points individual customers to separate energy-saving offers.
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous governing bodies connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure, including BC Hydro, FortisBC, Pacific Northern Gas, New Westminster Electric Utility, City of Grand Forks Electric Utility, Corporation of the District of Summerland, City of Penticton Electric Utility, or Nelson Hydro accounts
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Overview
- Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience (PIEER) provides financial incentives to Indigenous Governing Bodies for home energy upgrades and retrofit projects.
- The program supports insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps, water heaters, appliance replacement, health and safety remediation, ventilation systems, electrical service upgrades, and project management support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Retrofit or improvement projects for existing buildings to enhance energy efficiency and improve comfort
- Existing homes from another community saved from demolition and relocated to support new, energy efficient housing
- Community building heat pump projects for buildings heated by natural gas, oil, or propane
Documents Needed
- Project workbook (.xlsx format)
- Contractor Acknowledgment of Program Requirements, required if you're working with a contractor who isn't a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network
- Energy assessment report(s), required for the pre-payment pathway only
- Contractor quotes, required for the pre-payment pathway only
- Updated project workbook and paid invoices for final submission after completion
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governing bodies connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure, including BC Hydro, FortisBC, Pacific Northern Gas, New Westminster Electric Utility, City of Grand Forks Electric Utility, Corporation of the District of Summerland, City of Penticton Electric Utility, or Nelson Hydro accounts
Who is not eligible
- Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation
Eligible expenses
- Health and safety remediation
- Ventilation systems, including heat recovery ventilators and energy recovery ventilators
- Electrical service upgrades when converting from fossil fuel to electric space or water heating
- Project Management funding eligible expenditures, including professional services, salaries and benefits, travel, advertising, recruitment and training, license fees, data purchases, certification costs, regulatory compliance and inspection costs, construction insurance, permits, material, supplies and equipment and systems, equipment leasing and rental, and rental of facilities, audio and visual services, and other project-scope costs excluding hospitality and prizes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Self-installations
- Project costs covered by warranty or home insurance claims
- Retrofit costs shown on invoices that include costs associated with Project Management services, including PM Funding
- Insulation for soundproofing or insulation in outbuildings
Eligible geographic areas
- North of and including the District of 100 Mile House (latitude 51.628°N)
Selection criteria
- The Administrators may prioritize Applications and determine the level of Incentive amount(s), if any, that the Participant is eligible to receive
How to apply
- Designate a project lead and work with an Energy Coach to prepare and submit the application and supporting documents via the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
- Complete project planning and have the required documents ready to upload before starting the work.
- Log in to CEM Hub to submit the online application; if you do not have an account, an Energy Coach can register you.
- After the project is completed, access the existing application in CEM Hub to submit final documentation and declare project completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Once an Application has been approved, Participants must not make any changes to the Project scope, schedule or costs without the prior written consent of the Administrators.
- Within thirty (30) days of completion of the Project, Participants must complete the Project declaration and submit all required forms and supporting documentation describing the installed Project.
- The Administrators may perform site verifications, and Participants must provide reasonable access to the Premises for one (1) year following receipt of payment and respond within thirty (30) days of a site verification notice.
- Participants must retain copies of all supporting documentation required to verify eligibility for at least one (1) year following receipt of the Incentive.
- Administrators may require Participants to repay all or part of Incentive payments if they fail to comply with the Program Requirements or provide incorrect or untrue information, and their decisions are final and binding and not subject to appeal.
Additional information
- The program includes four offers: Energy Efficiency Retrofit Incentives, Energy Assessment Funding, Heating System Maintenance Rebates, and Basic Energy Saving Measures.
- Participants may have active projects under more than one offer at the same time, subject to the limitations on active projects specified for each offer.
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 - Retrofit Incentives Program
What is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience (PIEER) provides financial incentives to Indigenous Governing Bodies for home energy upgrades and retrofit projects. The program supports insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps, water heaters, appliance replacement, health and safety remediation, ventilation systems, electrical service upgrades, and project management support.
How much funding can be received?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 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 - Retrofit Incentives program?
To be eligible for the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives program, you must:
The participant must be an Indigenous governing body connected to the integrated electricity system and/or natural gas infrastructure
Eligible premises must have a residential utility account in the name of the resident, homeowner, or participating Indigenous governing body
Eligible premises must be year-round primary residences that are at least twelve (12) months old
What expenses are eligible under Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Retrofit or improvement projects for existing buildings to enhance energy efficiency and improve comfort
Existing homes from another community saved from demolition and relocated to support new, energy efficient housing
Community building heat pump projects for buildings heated by natural gas, oil, or propane
Who can I contact for more information about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
You can contact BC Hydro (BCH) by email at Coach@pieer.ca.
Where is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives available?
The Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives program is available the province of British Columbia.