Residential air sealing pilot program

Beyond energy savings, air sealing can have other benefits like:

• Improving your indoor air quality (by reducing the entry of pollutants like wildfire smoke and vehicle exhaust)
• Reducing the entry points for pests (such as insects and rodents)
• Preventing excess water vapour from entering your home (which can cause mold and rot)

Nearly 60% of carbon pollution in Vancouver comes from burning natural gas (a fossil fuel) for space and water heating in our buildings. Making your home more energy efficient also shrinks your carbon footprint if your home is heated with natural gas.
 

• An EnerGuide pre- and post-audit conducted by an energy advisor, including blower door testing (valued at $600-800)
• A qualified contractor will install insulation (medium density sprayed polyurethan foam), seal holes, and/or do an-depth spray treatment, like Aerobarrier all free of charge

Important note The average value of air sealing retrofits varies, but the work is valued at approximately $2500-$3000 per home.
 

• Own a single detached or stacked/side by side duplex home in the City of Vancouver (the program may be expanded to other housing types in the future)  
• Live in your home more than six months a year
• Have paid all property taxes up to date
• Accept the Terms and Conditions External website, opens in new tab (81 KB) and sign the Participation Agreement External website, opens in new tab (79 KB)

We are looking for a mix of different types of homes to test and evaluate the various air sealing upgrades. We will select participants on a first come first serve basis starting in May 2022 until June 30, 2022, based on: 

• The age of the home
• The type of heating system
• The energy use of the home
• If any air sealing or energy efficiency measures have been implemented
• If the home has a basement and/or attic 

Important note For certain measures, like Aerobarrier, the home should be empty and the remaining furniture and appliances are masked during the air sealing process. For other measures, like spray foam, the home can be occupied no sooner than 24 hours after the work is completed.

Complete this short application form and stay tuned. Important note Apply by June 30, 2022.

Apply for the program

Eligible participants can receive air sealing retrofits valued at approximately $2500-$3000 per home on average.

Important note Depending on the number of applicants, we may not be able to get back to everyone.