Comprehensive Home Energy Savings Guide for Vancouver
Published: July 23, 2026 — CANRO Heating & Cooling — Greater Vancouver, BC
Quick Wins (Save 10-20%)
Programmable thermostat: save 10-15% ($120-180/year). Replace furnace filters monthly: save 5-10% ($60-120/year). Seal drafts around windows and doors: save 5-15% ($60-180/year). Lower thermostat by 1°C: save 2-3% ($24-36/year). Use cold water for laundry: save $40-80/year. Fix leaky faucets: save $20-50/year. These cost little or nothing and save $300-600/year combined.
Moderate Investments (Save 20-40%)
Attic insulation top-up (R-40 to R-60): $1,000-3,000 saves 10-20% ($120-240/year) with a 5-15 year payback. Duct sealing: $500-1,500 saves 10-20% ($120-240/year) with a 3-8 year payback. Smart thermostat: $250-700 saves 10-15% with a 2-4 year payback. Heat pump water heater: $2,000-4,000 saves $150-300/year with a 8-15 year payback.
Major Investments (Save 40-60%)
New high-efficiency furnace (96% AFUE): $3,500-6,500 saves $180-360/year with a 10-20 year payback. Heat pump installation: $8,000-14,000 saves $300-800/year (depending on current system) with a 8-20 year payback. New windows: $8,000-20,000 saves $200-600/year with a 15-40 year payback. Solar panels: $10,000-20,000 saves $500-1,500/year with a 10-20 year payback.