Build a better home,The most cost-effective way to save energy in the home is to design with energy efficiency in mind. Our New Home Program encourages builders and developers to build an energy-efficient home – a Power Smart home. Working with builders and developers, BC Hydro Power Smart wants to create homes that cost less to operate and are more comfortable places to live.
A. Builders who build to EnerGuide Rating Service standards receive:
| Power Smart Branding | |
|---|---|
Gold Label | For a home that achieves a rating of EG 80. These homes use 30% less energy than the typical home built in today's market. |
Silver Label | For a home that achieves a rating of EG 77. |
*The incentive amount is subject to available funding. See a developer representative for details.
Who qualifies
The Power Smart New Home Program is designed for residential builders and developers of single family homes, town homes, or qualifying low-rise multi-family residential buildings.
B. Both single-family and multi-family builders receive Energy Star Appliance Package incentives.
Set your development apart in a crowded marketplace.
In a competitive market, every distinguishing feature helps. When buying a Power Smart home, homeowners know they'll enjoy increased comfort and decreased operating costs for the lifetime of the home.
Benefits include:
For single-family home builders:
Enrol in the EGNH program and complete the EGNH program enrolment form.
For both single-family and multi-family home builders:
To submit to BC Hydro, download and complete the application form:
After processing the application form, incentives will be paid to the builder.
Application forms can be mailed to:
Power Smart New Home Program,
4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4T8
A Power Smart New Home representative can discuss energy-efficient design and products with you. Contact us for more information. Our representatives will provide you with all the information you need to participate.
Last Modified: May 21, 2009