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The FREE Home Energy Navigator from the Capital Regional District is here to help.
Designed to streamline home energy upgrades, the Navigator provides unbiased advice to help homeowners reach their home upgrade goals within their budget. The program focuses on improving energy-efficiency and transitioning from fossil fuels, including natural gas, heating oil and propane, to ultra-efficient electric heating and cooling systems such as heat pumps.
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- Home upgrades that can meet your goals and budget, without pressure to proceed.
- Upgrades that should be completed in conjunction with a heat pump.
- Reviewing and comparing contractor quotes to support informed choices.
- Identifying rebates and other financial programs available for proposed upgrades.
- Required documents and rebate application deadlines.
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Big environmental benefits
Beyond saving you money on your monthly heating and cooling bills, home energy upgrades can bring significant environmental benefits B次元官网网址� key as the CRD targets a 2038 goal of reducing community greenhouse gas emissions by 61 per cent reduction from 2007 levels.
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However, as building and transportation-related carbon pollution generated approximately 75 per cent of the regionB次元官网网址檚 carbon pollution in 2022, significant work remains for the region to meet its carbon pollution targets, outlined in its .
Initiatives like the Home Energy Navigator program are key to getting there.
Start your home efficiency journey today
Sign up for the Home Energy Navigator program and feel confident as you move to a more efficient, comfortable and climate-friendly home! Visit or call