Congratulations to Properate for Homes Tool used in BC Home Energy Planner
Source: Arman Mottaghi | · PROPERATE· | June 5, 2025
BC Home Energy Planner Launches Across British Columbia
Homeowners in British Columbia now have access to a powerful tool to understand their home's energy usage and upgrade potential.
The BC Home Energy Planner, a joint effort between the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI) and Properate, is now available across British Columbia. After a successful trial period in communities across the province — including Smithers, Saanich, New Westminster and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary— all homeowners can now use the platform to assess home energy usage.
The project will provide virtual energy ratings for the 1.3 million homeowners in BC with a goal of reducing the 6.9 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions that come from our buildings and homes. In a few simple steps, homeowners can use the tool to assess their home’s energy performance and identify key upgrades to improve efficiency and sustainability.
The BC Home Energy Planner
As a leader in clean energy, British Columbia has the most ambitious remote energy rating program in North America. The BC Home Energy Planner uses a white labelled version of the Properate Homes tool to provide accessible home energy ratings, upgrade information and education to all communities, including remote areas that may not have access to Energy Advisors.
A simple questionnaire — where homeowners enter their address, verify their identity and provide details of their home — alongside publicly available information allows homeowners to receive their home’s energy score and recommended upgrades. The platform then provides education on extreme weather events, available rebates and next steps to enhance home energy efficiency.
This initiative was developed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind. After extensive research, development, and user testing, it was designed to include targeted customizations specific to BC’s demographics.
Properate’s privacy-friendly energy rating methodology ensures that no sensitive user data is required, providing peace of mind to all users.