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Solar Photo Credit: Walter Francl Architects, 2009
- Water heating accounts for 25-30% of
residential energy use and, in Vancouver’s climate,
solar hot water systems can provide up to 60% of the energy required for water heating. For more information, read the FAQ.
- Vancouver's Green Homes Program requires all new one and two family homes to be solar-ready.
Solar Homes Pilot - Limited Time Offer!
Vancouver’s Solar Homes Pilot is offering $3,000 towards the cost of solar hot water systems in Vancouver. The incentive is made available by the City of Vancouver, SolarBC, Fortis BC and Offsetters.The funding is available on a first come, first served basis until we reach our target of 30 solar homes. Contact a registered installer for details.
- Find out how to get an additional $500 for your solar hot water system through the LiveSmart BC Program.
Step 1 - See if you qualify
Check the suitability of your site and roof design. A free survey of the site and orientation of your home is available online. This simple, free service, made available by SolarBC, will help determine whether your building site and design are suitable for a solar hot water installation.
Note: Your home’s hot water system must be heated by gas to qualify for this rebate.
Step 2 - Select an installer
Choose from a list of SolarBC registered installers that meet the City of Vancouver’s system requirements.
| Solarwins www.solarwins.com John Broxterman 604.838.0054 john@solarwins.com Viessmann |
JB SolarInstaller www.jbsolar.ca Jon Bowers 250.418.5181 info@jbsolar.ca Enerworks |
| TerraTek Energy Solutions Inc. www.terratek.ca Scott Fleenor 604.671.5812 scott@terratek.ca Enerworks |
Terra Mechanical Ltd. www.terramechanical.ca John Rosse or Jason Delos Santos 778.835.1732 or 778.858.2991 terramechanical@shaw.ca Viessmann |
Homeworks |
The registered contractor will walk you through each step of the installation.
Step 3 -
Purchase your system & receive your rebate
Your installer will fill out the application form for you. The application will be processed by SolarBC. The installer will provide a the discount at the point of sale. The incentive will be built into the final price of the system.
Questions?
For answers to the following questions and more, check out our FAQ sheet.
- What are the benefits of solar hot water systems?
- How effective are solar hot water systems?
- Does this technology work in Vancouver’s climate?
- What is the typical return on investment for a solar thermal system?
Vancouver is a Solar Community
In March 2010, SolarBC awarded Vancouver a Solar Communities certificate. As a Solar Community Vancouver will provide leadership by promoting and raising awareness and helping remove barriers to solar hot water in BC.
- May 28, 2010 - Vancouver Solar Days - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, tour of the Brockton Oval Solar Hot Water installation in Stanley Park