Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Program (RARA)

Rental apartment building owners in British Columbia can access a suite of energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofit planning support services. The program provides expert guidance from professional engineers throughout every stage of the retrofit process and support accessing applicable financial incentives.

 

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Coaching Support, Energy Studies and Implementation Support

Eligible participants can receive:

  • Flexible support for the planning and implementation of retrofits. Depending on the retrofit planning stage and participant needs, this may include
    • Coaching support
    • CleanBC MURB Retrofit Program retrofit opportunity assessments and feasibility studies
    • Detailed business cases for retrofits Retrofit implementation support
    • Other support to advance your retrofit project
  • Support accessing all available financial incentives, pilots, rebates, grants, financing, tax credits or tax exemptions, and programs, including the CleanBC MURB Retrofit Program.

Incentives and Funding

BC Hydro and CleanBC MURB Retrofit Program
District of Saanich and City of Victoria Property Tax Exemption
Clean Technology (CT) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Storage Rebate Program
EV Ready Rebates

About EV charger rebates:
• Rebates are available to help homes and workplaces across B.C. get ready for electric vehicles (EVs). The program is funded by the Government of B.C.’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation with potential municipal top-ups. Occasionally, it receives financial support from the Government of Canada. Both BC Hydro and FortisBC administer this program.
• The program aims to support apartment, condo and townhome complexes in becoming EV Ready. This includes rebates not just for EV chargers, but for electrical upgrades to become EV Ready.
• Pre-approval is required before purchasing and installing EV chargers.

Clean Buildings Tax Credit
Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation CMHC MLI Select Program
Exclusive pilot programs

Who can Apply?

  •  Buildings must be market rental buildings located in British Columbia, program offers and incentives will vary by location.
  • Buildings must have natural gas or electric heating.
  • No tenants may be evicted or permanently displaced due to improvements completed as part of the project.
  • Applicants who are LandlordBC members may be given preference.

Eligible Retrofits

Participants can receive technical support for a wide range of upgrades - see list below. Funding assistance may not be available for all retrofit options or for buildings in all locations.

  • Space heating systems
  • Domestic hot water systems
  • Ventilation systems
  • Hybrid systems Solar and battery storage
  • Electric vehicle infrastructure
  • Complimentary retrofits like new windows, insulation, air sealing, lighting, lighting controls, electrical capacity upgrades, variable speed drives, carbon monoxide controls, appliances, gas pool heater replacements, onsite renewable energy projects and load management technologies.

The RARA program timelines:

  • Program registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Participant recruitment until fully subscribed. Applications prior to the end of 2025 may have access to additional programs supports that will not be available after that time.

To Apply and For Questions

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