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Revenue Canada Capital Cost Allowance
You might acquire a depreciable property such as a building, furniture, or equipment to use in your business or professional activities.
You cannot deduct the cost of the property when you calculate your net business or professional income for the year.
However, since these properties wear out or become obsolete over time, you can deduct their cost over a period of several years. The deduction for this is called capital cost allowance (CCA)
For more information please see the Claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) webpage.
Sponsoring agency:
Revenue Canada
Type of agency:
Federal government
Contact information
Website:
Claiming Capital Cost (CCA)
Metro Vancouver Wood Stove Exchange Program
Metro Vancouver residents are eligible to receive a rebate for trading in their old uncertified wood burning appliance for a new low emission appliance.
The rebate amount is:
- $250 per exchange when replacing an uncertified wood burning appliance with a qualifying wood burning appliance OR propane appliance OR EnerChoice rated natural gas appliance OR electric insert.
- $350 per exchange when replacing an uncertified wood burning appliance with a qualifying natural gas appliance that is NOT EnerChoice rated.
Please note that rebate funding is limited and will be issued to qualifying residents on a first come, first served basis.
Sponsoring agency:
Metro Vancouver
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
To be eligible for a rebate you must be a Metro Vancouver resident and the exchange must take place within a dwelling located in the region. To find out if you live in Metro Vancouver, click here.
Application procedure
Step 1 – Find out if you qualify
To find out which appliances can be traded in and which can be purchased as replacements, and also to confirm whether or not you reside within the program area boundaries, you can:
- Review the information posted on this web page:
- Program Area
- Qualifying Appliances for the Metro Vancouver Wood Stove Exchange Program
- Contact Grace Cockle, Metro Vancouver Program Coordinator.
- Contact a participating Retailer (see section below).
Step 2 – Shop
When you are ready to shop for your new low-emission appliance, visit a participating retailer (see section below) to arrange purchase.
Step 3 – Obtain permits
Contact your municipality about obtaining a building permit for the installation of your new appliance. Also, before you exchange your old wood burning appliance, it is recommended that you contact your insurance company to find out if there are any savings associated with the exchange of your old appliance. Also, you may need to confirm if your insurance company imposes any additional requirements, such as an inspection by a WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) certified technician, for the installation of the new appliance.
Step 4 – Fill out paperwork and disable & recycle your old appliance
Your retailer will help you to fill out the necessary paperwork and also with the disabling & recycling of your old wood appliance. If preferred, residents can disable and recycle their old appliance on their own, however, prior to beginning these steps you must contact the Metro Vancouver Coordinator or your retailer for important information on the proper procedure.
Step 5 – Receive your rebate
The rebate amount is:
- $250 per exchange when replacing an uncertified wood burning appliance with a qualifying wood burning appliance.
- $350 per exchange when replacing an uncertified wood burning appliance with a qualifying natural gas appliance.
The retailer will help you ensure all the required paperwork and documentation is forwarded to Metro Vancouver for verification and processing. Please note that it may take up to 8 weeks, once the completed paperwork has been submitted, before you receive your Metro Vancouver rebate cheque via Canada Post.
Contact information
Telephone:
604-436-6722
Email:
Vancouver Solar Homes Pilot - Limited Time Offer
Vancouver’s Solar Homes Pilot is offering $4300 towards the cost of solar hot water systems in Vancouver – this is roughly 50 per cent of the cost of a system. The funding is available to 30 homes on a first come, first served basis. Your home’s hot water system must be heated by gas to qualify for this rebate.
Sponsoring agency:
City of Vancouver, SolarBC, Terasen Gas and Offsetters.
Type of agency:
Local government
NGO
Utility company
Eligibility
Visit Vancouver Solar Homes webpage for details on eligibility and application process.
Application deadline
System must be installed by December 31, 2010.
Contact information
Email:
ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer Rebate
If you are ready to replace your old washer and dryer, FortisBC and Terasen Gas would like to encourage you to purchase an ENERGY STAR set. Purchase between June 15th and August 31, 2010 and you can receive $50 back for an ENERGY STAR washer and $100 back for a complete set. (Claims must be received by September 15th, 2010.)
Applicants can apply directly through FortisBC Power Sense Program for the rebate (application form).
Only one rebate available per household, and rebate will be applied to electrical utility bill.
Sponsoring agency:
Fortis BC
Type of agency:
Utility company
Application deadline
09/15/2010
EnerChoice Fireplace Program
Replace your existing natural gas fireplace or convert your wood hearth to an EnerChoice natural gas fireplace before March 31st, 2011 you may qualify for a $150 rebate from Terasen gas.
Applicants can apply directly through Terasen Gas for the rebate (application form).
Sponsoring agency:
Terasen Gas
Type of agency:
Utility company
FortisBC Switch 'n' Shrink Program
Change your oil or propane heating system to natural gas, and install a new ENERGY STAR rated high efficiency heating system and you may qualify for a $1,000 cash rebate.
Sponsoring agency:
Terasen Gas
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Includes a forced air furnace with an AFUE rating of 90 per cent or higher, a boiler with an AFUE rating of 85 per cent or higher, or a condensing combination system used for both space and water heating.
Restrictions
The rebate is not applicable when switching from wood or electric space heating systems. Not available in Whistler. See Terms and Conditions page for complete information.
Application deadline
Offer expires December 31st, 2010.
Application procedure
Applicants can apply directly through Terasen Gas for the rebate (see Switch 'n Shrink Rebate Application) or access the rebate through the provincial LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive program.
Contact information
Telephone:
1-800-663-8400
Email:
Website:
Switch 'n' Shrink Program
Residential Water Saver Kits (Langley)
Langley's drinking water (both municipal supply as well as private wells) is largely from local groundwater resources. To encourage conservation of these precious and limited groundwater supplies, the Township of Langley and Environment Canada are subsidizing water-saving kits on a trial basis.
Sponsoring agency:
Township of Langley
Type of agency:
Local government
Program offerings
Indoor Kit - $10
Outdoor Kit - $20
- 1 water-efficient showerhead (2.0 GPM)
- 1 dual setting kitchen faucet aerator (1.5 GPM)
- 2 dual-thread faucet sink aerators (1.5 GPM)
- 2 toilet tank banks (for older 13-26L toilets)
- 1 package of dye tablets to detect toilet leaks
- 1 small roll Teflon tape
Outdoor Kit - $20
- 1 trigger-release spray nozzle
- 1 hose timer
- 1 rain gauge
- 1 hose repair set
- 1 instruction card
Application procedure
Available at the Township's Civic Facility, Operations Centre, or your local Recreation Center.
For more information, contact the Environmental Coordinator at 604.533.6082 or environment@tol.ca.
Contact information
Telephone:
604.533.6082
Email:
Website:
Residential Water Saver Kits
Rain Barrel Subsidy (Langley)
The Township offers residents the water saver rain barrel, which comes in two types: a 190 litre (50 gallons) open top version or a 170 litre (45 gallons) closed top version. The high quality container is a great way to reduce summer demand on your water system while providing non-chlorinated water for your garden.
Sponsoring agency:
Township of Langley
Type of agency:
Local government
Eligibility
Township residents only. Limit one per household.
Application procedure
To purchase the rain barrel ($35), call 604.532.7300. The Civic Facility accepts payment by cash, cheque, or credit card. The Operations Centre only accepts cash or cheque.
Contact information
Telephone:
604.532.7300
Email:
Website:
Rain Barrels
BC Hydro PowerSmart Energy Saving Kit Bulk Distribution Program
Each energy saving kit contains compact fluorescent light bulbs, weather stripping, window insulator film, electrical outlet and switch sealers, fridge and freezer thermometers, a low-flow showerhead, tap aerators, and an energy–saving nightlight. Read More.
Sponsoring agency:
BC Hydro
Type of agency:
Utility company
Program offerings
Kits can be distributed through a general process or by direct install.
Eligibility
This program is available for Not-For-Profit Housing Providers that manage their own stock of Housing
Restrictions
Total household income must be at or below the thresholds in Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs (LICO). Participants in the program must have a BC Hydro residential rate account, or non-profit housing providers with a commercial build meter.
Application procedure
Contact Carly Fryer, BC Hydro Product Delivery Specialist.
Contact information
Telephone:
604 453 6230
Email:
In addition to the Energy Saving Kit program, some housing providers may be eligible for BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP), which provides low-income residential customers with a free energy efficiency evaluation, energy education and free installation of basic and extended energy conservation measures.
LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program
LiveSmart BC offers grants for energy efficiency upgrades for heating, hot water, insulation, windows and doors, ventilation, and draft proofing for your home.
For more details, see the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Grant Chart.
Sponsoring agency:
LiveSmart BC
Type of agency:
Provincial government
Program offerings
To access grants, homeowners must have a Home Energy Assessment with a Certified Energy Advisor before and after renovations.
The Energy Assessment includes:
- a detailed energy evaluation of your home carried out by a Certified Energy Advisor
- a "blower door" test to find air leaks
- a customized report that shows where your energy dollars are being spent and what you can do to improve your home's energy efficiency
- an energy efficiency rating label that shows you how energy efficient your home is compared with others in your region
Eligibility
For single family homes, row houses, and mobile homes on permanent foundations.
Application deadline
Must complete follow-up assessment by March 31, 2011
Application procedure
To book an Energy Assessment with City Green, the only non-profit provider of the LiveSmart BC incentive, call 1.866.381.9995 or book online.
Contact information
Telephone:
1.866.381.9995
Email:
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Incentives Map
Did you know?
- Turn down your thermostat by 1 degree Celsius and save up to 10% off your heating bills.