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BC Programs

Energy-efficiency programs for Indigenous communities: Fortis BC offers support for homes and community buildings including personal support, custom rebates and free upgrades for homes, administration offices and community buildings.

CMHC Green Home - New BC homes built under specific energy efficient building standards are eligible for a 15-25% partial mortgage loan insurance premium refund.

Community Workforce Response Grant Indigenous Stream - Work BC provides funding to communities for the skills training and supports needed to meet local labour market needs.

Energy Conservation Assistance and Non-profit and Aboriginal Housing Upgrades Programs offer free home energy assessment for eligible homes, installation of energy-saving devices and advice on improving energy efficiency.

The Sustainable communities program and Programs for Indigenous Communities support training, free energy-saving products and rebates to implement home energy upgrades.

The Home Renovations Rebate Program is available for improving your home’s energy efficiency.

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund is available for community energy planning and for implementing energy efficiency projects within asserted traditional territories and treaty areas.
BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative offers funding for communities working on energy efficiency projects, community engagement, and community energy plans.
CleanBC Better Homes helps British Columbians find rebates that save energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Columbia Basin Trust: First Nations Housing Sustainability Initiative supports First Nations communities in the Columbia Basin with enhancing and increasing their local affordable housing.

Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada (INAC) provides funding to First Nations in British Columbia through Housing Subsidy Program and New Approach for Housing Support (NAHS) to assist with policy development and renovations, including energy efficient retrofits. For further details, please contact your INAC Capital Management Officer at 1-800-665-9320, or 604-775-5100.
CMHC Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations & Inuit Youth (HIIFNIY) provides work experience and on-the-job training for First Nations and Inuit Youth.
CMHC On-Reserve Renovation Programs offers financial assistance for emergency repairs, home adaptations, major repairs and additions and family violence shelters.
First Nations Market Housing Fund provides access to loans for home ownership, renovations and rentals in First Nations communities, and builds community capacity to support the administration of market-based housing programs.

20/20 Catalysts Program is an intensive Indigenous clean energy capacity building program. It provides practical and applied learning about renewable energy projects, community energy planning, energy efficiency and conservation, and advanced energy systems.