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RDEK Renews Retrofit Assist Program
The Regional District of East Kootenay board unanimously renewed regional access to Retrofit Assist, which helps residents plan home energy upgrades, connect with contractors, and apply for rebates. Since the program began in the region in 2024, it has received 288 applications, completed 159 home energy evaluations, and recorded 62 finished retrofits, alongside reported local contractor work and homeowner rebates.
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The master coverage explains the renewal, how the service works, and the reported program results.
Retrofit Assist is set to continue serving East Kootenay residents. Coverage reports substantial participation and completed work since the program launched locally in 2024, but does not specify the renewal period.
The RDEK board voted unanimously on Oct. 9 to renew access to the program, delivered by the Community Energy Association.
Since launching in the region in 2024, the program has received 288 applications, completed 159 home energy evaluations and recorded 62 finished retrofits, with more underway.
Reported local effects include $1.7 million in work for trades and contractors and more than $377,000 in rebates secured by East Kootenay homeowners.
The coverage reports that access was renewed but does not say how long the renewal lasts.