East Kootenay residents can take advantage of a free consultation service to help them make their homes more energy efficient.
The new Retrofit Assist program is backed by funding from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and provided by the Community Energy Association (CEA).
“This program addresses a need in the retrofit industry right now, where homeowners need support in how to navigate the retrofit process,” said Jen Grebeldinger, CEA Director of Communications & Engagement.
“It can be a complex process, especially when you want to access rebates from the provincial and federal governments.”
Grebeldinger says this free service will help people navigate ways to plan and prioritize projects, support maximizing rebates, and connect with expert advisors and contractors.
“This program provides one-on-one support to help them work with an advisor,” said Grebeldinger.
“It will walk with them through the process of accessing financing, making sure the work complies with rebate standards and once the work is done, we help them fill out all their applications so they can get those rebates.”
Grebeldinger says financing options are a new addition to the Retrofit Assist program.
“You can access in-program financing so there is no up-front cost and the terms can be really flexible for a lot of homeowners who want to start upgrades sooner rather than later,” said Grebeldinger.
The Retrofit Assist program is the latest emission-reducing initiative to be backed by the RDEK.
“Previous initiatives like East Kootenay Energy Diet, Building a Legacy, and Kootenay Clean Energy Transition have been well received by homeowners and the local building sector. This new partnership to make Retrofit Assist available to East Kootenay residents will provide additional tools, support and resources to our residents in making their homes more energy efficient,” said Board Chair, Rob Gay.
Grebeldinger says the program comes from a rise in demand for energy efficiency upgrades.
“A lot of people have been thinking about ways to make their homes more energy efficient. For a homeowner, that means finding ways of making your home less drafty, more comfortable and hopefully saving some money on energy bills,” said Grebeldinger.
You can learn more and access the Retrofit Assist program here.
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