How To Save with a Home Energy Evaluation

For a limited time, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is making it easier for builders to help homeowners to reduce monthly utility costs and improve building performance with a new Residential Energy Assessment Rebate Program.The rebate program offers Whistler homeowners $250 towards an Energuide for Homes home energy evaluation, helping homeowners potentially access hundreds, even thousands of dollars in utility program rebates as well as ongoing reductions in monthly bills. As part of the new program, applicants will also have access to a free professional energy coach to help homeowners interpret the results of their evaluation, select the best upgrade options for their unique home, and potentially access recently announced Home Energy Rebate Offer (HERO) grants from BC Hydro and FortisBC.The utility-led HERO rebate program expires March 2015 so now is a great time to get started with a discounted energy evaluation of your home.Booking a home energy evaluation is the best way to get started on the path to monthly energy cost savings.Rebates and EligibilityEXISTING HOMESInitial Home Energy Assessment $250Follow-Up Blower Door Test $125NEW HOMESNew Home Plan Evaluation $250The program is available to anyone owning a single family home, duplex, or townhouse unit in Whistler, as well as anyone in the process of designing a new home in Whistler.To get started, call a licensed Energy Advisor today, or click here.Peak Ventures has been constructing energy efficient homes in the Whistler area for the last 12 years. Peak Ventures encourages clients to consider building to the Passive House standard to take advantage of high insulation and air tight building envelope technology which not only provides a home which reduces energy consumption, but provides a home environment which is healthy and more comfortable for the occupant, as well.