Township of Langley – Upper Steps Initiative
Through the Township of Langley’s Green Building Rebate Program, you can receive up to $1,500 for constructing an energy efficient home within the Township of Langley.
Overview
Rebate amount
Up to $1,500Who can apply
The program is open to builders, developers and homeowners who are constructing a new home in the Township of Langley. The home must be a single family home, row home unit, townhouse unit, or duplex.
Deadline
Within 90 days of the final inspection, submit the as-built energy compliance documents, program referral form, and energy advisor invoices to the Township of Langley.
Funding provided by
The Township of Langley
Rebate amount
Single-Family Dwellings New Construction
Level of Step Code Achieved
Rebate
Step 4
Step 5
Multi-Family Dwellings New Construction
Level of Step Code Achieved
Rebate
Step 4 per dwelling unit*
Step 5 per dwelling unit*
*End units receive 25% more than the amount specified (for Step 4 ($375) and for Step 5 ($625)).
Eligibility requirements
Basic Eligibility
- The program is open to builders, developers and homeowners who are constructing a new home in the Township of Langley.
- The home must be a single family home, row home unit, townhouse unit, or duplex.
- Visit the Township of Langley Green Buildings webpage for more information about Green Building programs and rebates in the Township.
Step Code Target Requirements by Building Type
Step 4
Must meet option 1 or option 2.
- TEDI* ≤ 30 kWh/m² year AND EnerGuide Rating 40% better than ERS Reference House
- MEUI**Step Code Target AND Airtightness ≤ 1.5 ACH @ 50pa
Step 5
Must meet all requirements listed below.
- TEDI* ≤ 20 kWh/m² year
- MEUI** Step Code Target
- Airtightness ≤ 1.0 ACH @ 50pa
Step 4
Must meet all the requirements listed below.
- TEDI* ≤ 30 kWh/m² year
- MEUI** Step Code Target
- Airtightness ≤ 1.5 ACH @ 50pa
Step 5
Must meeting all the requirements listed below.
- TEDI* ≤ 20 kWh/m² year
- MEUI** Step Code Target
- Airtightness ≤ 1.0 ACH @ 50pa
*TEDI: Thermal Energy Demand Intensity; **MEUI: Mechanical Energy Demand Intensity
Deadlines
Within 90 days of the final inspection, submit the as-built energy compliance documents, program referral form, and energy advisor invoices to the Township of Langley.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Work with an energy consultant (energy advisor, certified passive house designer, or registered professional) to design your home to meet the required performance targets.
- Submit a Building Permit Application. All new single family homes must now include an energy modelling report to comply with the BC Energy Step Code.
- Obtain a Green Building Rebate Program referral form.
- If applying for Mid-Construction Blower Door Test Rebate, schedule a mid-construction blower door test with an energy advisor.
- At the end of construction, complete a blower door test to measure the airtightness of your new home.
- Within 90 days of the final inspection, submit the as-built energy compliance documents, program referral form, and energy advisor invoices to the Township of Langley.
- Receive an EnerGuide or Certified Passive House label (if applicable), and display it on your home.
- Receive Township rebate by mail if all requirements are met.
I am...
Apply here
Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
- Township of Langley
FAQs and more
Learn about building an energy efficient home
Rebate FAQs
Get help from professionals
Finding the right energy advisor is key to having a successful home build.
Find a program qualified energy advisor