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  • What is a new home?

    A new home is a house that is six months old or less, based on the date of occupancy by the first homeowner.


    November 15, 2022

  • CMHC Eco Plus Program

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    June 24, 2022

  • FortisBC Income Qualified Rebates


    January 27, 2022

  • FortisBC Indigenous Communities New Home Program

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    December 14, 2021

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  • I am building a new home in Fortis Electric’s service area. Can I participate in the CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program?

    No, at this time the CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program is not available to homes built in FortisBC Electric territory. Homes must be built in BC Hydro’s or New West Electric’s electrical service area. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

  • Can I combine rebates from both ZEBx’s Near Zero program and the CleanBC Better Homes New Construction program?

    No, CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program rebates cannot be combined with rebates from ZEBx’s Near Zero program. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

  • My municipality is offering Energy Step Code rebates. Can I access both offers?

    Yes, CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program rebates can be combined with municipal Energy Step Code-related offers. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

  • I’m building an eligible home. Can I apply for rebates for both the heat pump pathway and the Energy Step Code pathway?

    No, applicants can only participate in and receive rebates for one pathway. You will be prompted to select a pathway when submitting your program application. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

  • I’m building my own home. Am I eligible to participate in the CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program?

    Owner builders that are authorized by BC Housing are eligible to participate in the program. Learn more about how to become an owner builder on BC Housing’s website. Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

  • I’m building a home with a natural gas appliance (eg. fireplace, cooktop, dryer, etc). Can I participate in the CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program?

    If your building permit was issued on or after April 1, 2022: If your building permit was issued from April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022: Did you see a building science or energy efficiency term you did not understand? Check out our glossary.


    December 2, 2020

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