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The Home Energy Loan Program simplifies the process of making select home energy efficiency upgrades. It connects you to experts, financing, and rebates to help you upgrade your home. Guidance and support is available every step of the way. If you have questions, please call 3-1-1.
Natural Resources Canada-certified auditors serving Vancouver:
To participate in the Home Energy Loan Program, you will need to book two ecoENERGY audits through one of the certified auditors listed below: one audit at the beginning to assess your home's energy efficiency before upgrades and one audit after you have completed your upgrades. These auditors are the experts in home energy efficiency. They will help you determine which upgrades are best for your home and will also connect you to applicable provincial and federal rebates.
- City Green 1.866.381.9995 or 604.255.5734
- Energuy Canada Ltd. 1.877.295.1144
- Sage Energy Solutions Ltd. 604.495.6757
- Energy Wise Solutions Ltd. 1.888.860.1766 or 778.484.5002
- AmeriSpec Of Canada 1.866.284.6010
- Building Insight Technologies Inc. 1.877.732.9888
- Mr Home Inspector Ltd. 1.877.837.3603 or 604.837.3603
- House Whisperers 1.800.706.3013
Information about Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY audit program:
This federal program 
trains and certifies the ecoENERGY auditors. They will help you in determining what upgrades are best for your home and will connect you to applicable provincial rebates.
Home Energy Loan Program Direct Install contractors:
If you choose the Direct Install option, the contractor(s) are qualified* to do all of the Home Energy Loan Program qualified upgrades and will be paid directly by Vancity for their work.
*Note: The City of Vancouver is not responsible for the workmanship of the upgrades.
- Quality Home Improvements 604.597.7977
Provincial incentive program:
These cash rebates (grants) are available to all BC residents for various energy efficiency upgrades. The Home Energy Loan Program was designed to complement the provincial program. Your energy auditor will help you identify which rebates you will be eligible to receive based on which upgrades you choose to do.
Green renovations:
The City of Vancouver's 11 Green Renovation Guides 
provide you with tips on making eco-friendly upgrades to your home, from advice on choosing non-toxic paint to choosing the 'greenest' bathroom tile.
Tips for working with a contractor:
The links below can help you decide who to hire to do your home energy efficiency upgrades. They provide guidance on the steps you should take before signing an agreement with a contractor.
- Hiring a Pro: green home renovation
- Live Smart for Contractors
- Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association
- Homeowner Protection Office
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