New Construction Program
The New Construction Program is designed to help you reduce the cost for energy-efficient commercial, institutional or multi-unit residential new construction or major building retrofit project.
Power Smart offers financial incentives, resources and technical assistance to building owners, developers and the design industry to create high-performance, energy-efficient buildings that:
- cost less to operate
- have lower environmental impacts
- are more profitable with enhanced marketability and higher asset value
- are healthier, more comfortable places in which to live, work and play
- have satisfied comfortable tenants who want to stay longer
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New Construction Program Featured ProjectsThe program offers different Power Smart solutions tailored to meet a diverse range of needs. Whole Building DesignHighest levels of financial incentives for large buildings in the early stage of the design process that have potential electricity savings with at least 50,000 kWh. System DesignFinancial incentives for medium to large buildings to study different energy saving systems that have potential electricity savings with at least 50,000 kWh. Energy Efficient Lighting System DesignFinancial incentives for energy efficient lighting design in small to large buildings, including multi-unit residential buildings, with the potential electricity savings with at least 10,000 kWh. In-Suite ENERGY STAR® PackageRebates for multi-unit residential buildings that install ENERGY STAR Packages. Passive Design ToolkitThe Passive Design Toolkit is a resource co-developed between the City of Vancouver and BC Hydro Power Smart. The tool kits provide best practices for energy efficiency and sustainable construction in new homes and larger buildings. |
For more infoTo learn more about how we can help you design and build a high-performance building, contact us or call 1 866 522 4713. |
Last Modified: Jul 23, 2010
