Resources for condo and rental buildings

Planning and making energy efficiency improvements in multi-unit residential buildings comes with added complexity. We’ve created and compiled helpful resources to support you and your neighbours through the process.
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Our resources
Find rebates
- Search tool – Answer a few questions and we'll show you which multi-unit residential building offers may be right for you.
Heat pumps
- Apartment heat pump tips – Learn about heat pump benefits, which type of system might be right for you, and key considerations when deciding to get a heat pump.
- Navigating the heat pump approval process with your strata [PDF, 10.5 MB] – A detailed, step-by-step guide for unit owners to work with their strata council.
- Find a qualified contractor through CleanBC
Electric vehicles (EVs)
- How to install an EV charger at a multi-unit residential building – A simplified guide to the steps involved in installing an EV charger at your building.
- Metering and billing options for multi-unit residential buildings – Three ways that you can track and bill the electricity use for EV charging in a multi-unit residential building.
Solar panels and battery storage
- Solar panel and battery tips for buildings – Learn about the benefits, questions to ask your contractor, and safety guidelines.
Building data requests
- Building peak load data – Request aggregated, historical peak load data for your multi-unit residential building. This data helps your consultant gauge capacity to add new electrical load.
- Energy efficiency benchmarking – Mult-unit residential buildings can access their building's monthly and annual total electricity consumption for benchmarking or reporting purposes.
External resources
- Electrical planning report guide [PDF, 870 KB] – From the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C.
- BC Retrofit Accelerator – From the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, connecting you with coaching services for market rental and strata-owned buildings.