Available Incentives for New Home Builders.

British Columbia

Fortis New Home Program

FortisBC’s New Home Program offers rebates to help reduce costs and support builders in achieving higher BC Energy Step Code levels.

To qualify for whole home rebates, homes must meet Step 4 or 5 standards, and an Energy Advisor (EA) must be hired for EnerGuide evaluations.

Additional rebates are available for equipment, mechanical design, and the integrated design process.

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FortisBC’s New Home Program is designed to help builders reduce costs while constructing energy-efficient homes that meet Step 4 and Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code.

With rebates of up to $20,000 per home, plus additional incentives for design, energy advising, and mid-construction testing, this program supports you in building high-performance, future-ready homes. By participating, you’ll improve energy efficiency, enhance occupant comfort, and gain a competitive edge in the market—all while lowering construction expenses. Take advantage of FortisBC’s expert support and financial incentives to build better homes today.

Elegibility

Applies to detached homes, duplexes, townhomes, and laneway houses in FortisBC service areas.
Homes must have a permanent foundation.
Applications must be submitted from January 1, 2024, and within six months of project completion.
The Fortis New Home Rebate Program is available only for Step Code 4 and Step Code 5 hom

For Indigenous Communities, the program offers flexible options including:

Mechanical System Requirements

Dual-Fuel: Heat pump with integrated furnace and electric water heating.

All-Electric: Electric furnace, baseboards, or heat pump with electric water heating (FortisBC Electric Service Area only).

Dual-Fuel Switchover Temperature:

Climate Zone 4: Below 5°C
Climate Zones 5-8: Below 2°C

Rebates Available

Whole Home Rebates:

Step 4: $15,000
Step 5: $20,000

Energy Advisor Support:

Builder: $800
Energy Advisor: $200
Optional Mid-Construction Blower Door Test: $500

Design Offer Incentives:

Integrated Design Process: $1,000
Envelope Design: Up to $3,000
Mechanical Design: Up to $3,000

Required Documentation

New Home Program Applicant Declaration Form.
BC Energy Step Code As-Built Compliance Report.
EnerGuide N Report.
Room-by-room heating/cooling load calculations (CAN/CSA-F280-12) (applicable to applications submitted Jan. 1, 2025, and onward).
HVAC Commissioning Sheet.
BC Energy Step Code Mid-Construction Verification Report (for blower door test rebate).

For more information, visit FortisBC.com or email newhomea@fortisbc.com.

Saskatchewan

Homes Beyond Code

Builders can receive $800 per approved building built to energy efficiency tiers 3, 4, or 5 of Section 9.36 of the National Building Code of Canada.

An Energy Advisor (EA) verifies the energy performance of the home by conducting a blower door test and completing an as-built energy simulation model.

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