Get expert guidance for energy upgrades in your building
Planning energy efficiency upgrades for your condo, apartment, or rental building can be complex. Our Energy Coaching Services gives you free, one on one guidance to help you plan, prioritize, and move your project forward with confidence.
How our Energy Coaching Services can help
Learn about your options
Get help to:
- Understand the planning process for retrofit projects
- Understand how different upgrades could impact your building, costs, and comfort
- Find qualified consultants and contractors
- Review and interpret consultant reports (e.g., feasibility studies or assessments)
Make informed decisions
This includes:
- Guidance for assessing and prioritizing upgrades
- Technical advice and expertise
- Support for planning your project and understanding regulations
- Assistance in navigating strata and co‑op board approvals
Access rebates and other funding programs
Get support with:
- Identifying rebates and funding
- Preparing and submitting applications
Who is this service for?
This free service is available to BC Hydro and City of New Westminster Electric Utility customers living in eligible condo and apartment buildings, including:
- Strata council or co‑op board members
- Rental building owners
- Individual condo owners
What types of upgrades can we help with?
Our Energy Coaching Services can help you plan for a variety of energy upgrades, including:
- Heat pumps and other mechanical upgrades
- Lighting upgrades
- Window and envelope upgrades
- Integrated, whole‑building retrofit planning
Not sure where to start? We can help you compare options and identify what makes the most sense for your building.
Have questions or want to learn more before filling out a request? Reach us at 1-844-881-9790.
This service is funded by BC Hydro and the Province of British Columbia to make energy efficiency programs easier to access and understand.
