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Rental lighting rebate program
Incentives for rental building lighting upgrades
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
New Westminster, Canada
Overview
Rental lighting rebate program from BC Hydro and LandlordBC offers 50% of eligible project costs, up to $100,000 per site, for purpose-built market rental buildings in the BC Hydro service area, including The City of New Westminster. It supports lighting audits, recommended upgrades, and installation of eligible common-area interior and exterior lighting.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Westminster
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy efficient lighting upgrades for rental apartment buildings.
- Retrofits of eligible common-area interior and exterior lighting.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Strata buildings.
- Co-ops.
- Buildings already receiving incentives through other programs, such as BESI or SIP.
- Projects that include non-lighting measures or mechanical upgrades.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that include non-lighting measures or mechanical upgrades.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service area, including The City of New Westminster
How to apply
- Submit a quick online form through LandlordBC to confirm that your building is eligible.
- Receive a free on-site lighting audit from the program contractor.
- Review the business case outlining eligible upgrades, incentive amounts, and your net cost.
- Approve the project and have the contractor complete the installation.
- Pay the remaining balance after the incentive is applied.
Processing and Agreement
- A free lighting audit is completed on site.
- You review the business case and approve the project.
- LandlordBC works with the contractor to coordinate delivery.
- You receive a final invoice showing your net cost after incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rental lighting rebate program Program
What is the Rental lighting rebate program?
Rental lighting rebate program from BC Hydro and LandlordBC offers 50% of eligible project costs, up to $100,000 per site, for purpose-built market rental buildings in the BC Hydro service area, including The City of New Westminster. It supports lighting audits, recommended upgrades, and installation of eligible common-area interior and exterior lighting.
How much funding can be received?
Rental lighting rebate program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Rental lighting rebate program program?
To be eligible for the Rental lighting rebate program program, you must:
Purpose-built market rental buildings only.
Buildings must be in the BC Hydro service area, including The City of New Westminster.
Eligible common-area interior and exterior lighting is required.
What expenses are eligible under Rental lighting rebate program?
Energy efficient lighting upgrades for rental apartment buildings.
Retrofits of eligible common-area interior and exterior lighting.
Where is the Rental lighting rebate program available?
The Rental lighting rebate program program is available across Canada.
Is the Rental lighting rebate program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rental lighting rebate program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Rental lighting rebate program?
Rental lighting rebate program is funded by BC Hydro (BCH)