Go to www.saanich.ca and click on Climate Change.
As of October 1, 2008, the District of Saanich is offering the following support to building owners ready to make energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings:
GreenStart Consultation Program
1. Free "GreenStart" consultations and Energy Reduction Tools
The consultation includes:
Energy Efficiency - heating, ventilations, air conditioning, insulation, airsealing, lighting, solar, geothermal, small motors and more
Green Rating Systems - Finance, incentive, grant and education programs for new construction, additions and retrofits
Healthy Homes - Reduce mold, odors, cold spots and drafts. Minimize greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
2. Connection to building energy assessors
3. Access to related grant and rebate programs
Green Building Rebate Program
Saanich also offers the Green Building Rebate Programfor Saanich Green Builders which includes priority building permit processing, and rebates u pto 30% of the building permit value on completions and certification.
Climate Action Coordinator
Saanich have hired their own Climate Action Coordinator, Mark Boysen, who can be reached at 250-475-5495 ext 3466
Free Seminars
Watch Saanich's website for ongoing free seminars held at UVic on Residential Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, and Energy Effieciency for Commercial Bldgs.
Keep in Touch
For future updates, they have a climate action mailing list sign up which will provide you with any new information as it arises.
http://www.saanich.ca/climate/climatechange.html
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