“Through projects like the HomeZero Collective Society’s home retrofitting pilot project in the city of Vernon, B.C., we are helping Canadians switch to sustainable practices and make their homes more energy-efficient.”
– The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
For example: Your current heating and electricity costs are $325/month on an annualized basis.
$325
After the renewable energy retrofit your costs drop to $40 per month, you are protected from rising energy costs, and your emissions drop by 85-100%.
$40
Savings: $285 /month
Use the savings to pay off your retrofit. Once paid off, you will save thousands of dollars a year.
$285
How it works
Your current heating
and electricity costs $325/ per month:
$325
After the renewable energy retrofit the costs drop to $40 per month:
$40
Savings: $285 /month
Use the savings to pay off your retrofit.
$285
How it works
HomeZero Collective is making it faster, easier and more affordable for neighbourhoods across the City of Vernon, BC to switch to clean energy.
1. Our Specialties
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2. Programs reduce cost
The following programs will dramatically reduce the cost of your home's clean energy retrofit:
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$10,000 - $30,000 HomeZero subsidy
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$5,000 - $11,000 government rebates
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Interest free Greener Homes Loan of up to $40,000
3. Clean energy retrofit
Your home will be retrofitted by our industry leading partner Okanagan Geothermal. It will be heated and cooled by a geothermal or air source heat pump that uses clean energy. Solar panels will generate electricity and you are protected from rising energy costs, carbon tax, and your emissions drop by 85-100%.
4. Savings payoff loan
Your utility bills drop to $40/month. Use the $285 in savings to pay off your interest free Greener Homes Loan sponsored by Natural Resources Canada. This loan has a 10 year term.
5. Annual savings $2500+
After your Greener Homes Loan is paid off in 10 years, you will save $2,500 to $4,000 on an annual basis. Celebrate and use those savings to buy an electric vehicle and reduce emissions even further. Together we can make a big difference!
News and Updates
10 to 15 homes retrofitted in the Okanagan region (B.C.) as part of a pilot project with support from the Government of Canada and FCM
Vernon, British Columbia – By helping Canadians upgrade their homes to be more energy-efficient, the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are helping tackle climate change, create good jobs and reduce monthly bills.
AFFORDABLE
We secure government funding to provide subsidies, and we connect you to rebates and low- interest lending
ACCESSIBLE
We make it easier by coordinating what’s needed at every step, from pre-retrofit inspection to installations to apps to see your impact!
IMPACTFUL
In this next phase, together we have the chance to reduce carbon emissions in Vernon by 2,000 tons/year. Together, our climate action is making a significant difference!
News and Updates
HomeZero announces plans to bring clean energy retrofits to 500 Vernon homes
With the success of a neighbourhood retrofit pilot that saw 11 Vernon homes switch to electric heat pumps and hot water tanks, and generate the electricity to run them with solar panels—HomeZero is scaling up...
HOME ZERO COLLECTIVE
Why Vernon homeowners are taking part in a novel pilot project bringing climate retrofits to the masses
Eleven homes in the North Okanagan are being retrofitted to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
The CBC's Megan Turcato paid them a visit.
CBC KELOWNA
Project sparks switch to clean energy in Vernon neighbourhoods
Up to 15 residents in the Foothills and East Hill could receive a $10,000-$30,000 subsidy, financing.
VERNON MORNING STAR
East Hill & Foothills Retrofit Pilot Highlights
2024 Pilot Photos