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Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives
Energy upgrade incentives for Indigenous communities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 200 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Financial incentives support Indigenous Governing Bodies to improve energy efficiency and resilience in community homes. Funding is available for retrofit upgrades, related remediation, and project management support, with a maximum of $200,000 per community building.
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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 : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
Activities funded
- Home energy efficiency retrofits in multiple homes for community members
- Energy upgrade projects for existing residential buildings
- Community-building heat pump projects
Documents Needed
- Completed project workbook
- Energy assessment reports
- Contractor quotes
- Paid invoices
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Governing Bodies
- Grid-connected communities served by BC Hydro or FortisBC
Who is not eligible
- Multi-unit residential buildings
- Vacation homes and other non-primary residences
- Garages, workshops, and outbuildings
- New buildings and new additions
Eligible expenses
- Energy efficiency retrofit costs for eligible home upgrades
- Health and safety remediation
- Ventilation systems
- Electrical service upgrades for fuel switching
- Project management support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-unit residential buildings such as condominiums, high-rises, and apartment buildings
- Vacation homes and non-primary residences
- Garages, workshops, and outbuildings
- Newly constructed buildings or new additions
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service territory
- FortisBC service territory
How to apply
- Step 1: Plan the project
- Define the planned retrofits and gather home details.
- Work with an Energy Coach if needed.
- Step 2: Prepare documents
- Complete the project workbook.
- Collect the required assessment reports and contractor quotes.
- Step 3: Submit online application
- Log in to the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
- Upload the required documents and submit the application online.
- Step 4: Submit final documents after completion
- Use the existing CEM Hub application to submit final documents.
- Declare project completion and upload paid invoices and the updated workbook.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are prepared with an Energy Coach and submitted through CEM Hub
- Funding is reviewed after the online application is submitted
- For completed projects, final documents must be submitted through the existing CEM Hub application
- Project completion must be declared in the final submission
Additional information
- Energy Coaches can support registration and application preparation.
- Applications are submitted online through the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
- The program offers both pre-payment and rebate pathways.
- Project management funding can be used while funding lasts.
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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?
Financial incentives support Indigenous Governing Bodies to improve energy efficiency and resilience in community homes. Funding is available for retrofit upgrades, related remediation, and project management support, with a maximum of $200,000 per community building.
How much funding can be received?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Indigenous Governing Bodies
Existing primary residences
Connected to BC Hydro or FortisBC
What expenses are eligible under Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Home energy efficiency retrofits in multiple homes for community members
Energy upgrade projects for existing residential buildings
Community-building heat pump projects
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.
Is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives is funded by BC Hydro (BCH)