Explore different rebate programs

The CleanBC Better Homes website helps British Columbians to see all home energy rebates that are available. Each rebate belongs to a particular program, and each program has its own terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria.
Select a program name to learn more about that program.
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Provincial CleanBC programs
CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program
Who this program is for
B.C. homeowners with eligible homes who are looking to improve energy efficiency through select upgrades. Applications are accepted after all work has been completed and final invoices have been paid.
What it covers
The program offers rebates to make energy-saving home upgrades more affordable. Rebates are available for heat pumps, insulation, windows/doors, heat pump water heaters and electric service upgrades. There is also free energy coaching and support in multiple languages to help identify the home upgrades and rebates that work best for you and your home.
CleanBC Income Qualified Program
Who this program is for
B.C. homeowners with eligible homes where the total household income is within an established threshold. You must pre-register for this program before renovations begin.
What it covers
The program offers enhanced rebates to make energy-saving home upgrades more affordable. Enhanced rebates are available for heat pumps, insulation, windows/doors, and heat pump water heaters; there are additional rebates available for necessary health and safety, ventilation, and electric panel upgrades. There is also free energy coaching, virtual energy assessments, and support in multiple languages to help identify the home upgrades and rebates that are best for you.
CleanBC Better Homes Low-Interest Financing Program
Who this program is for
B.C. homeowners with eligible homes who are looking to improve their home’s energy efficiency through an upgrade from fossil fuel (oil, propane or natural gas) heating system to a heat pump. A loan pre-approval application must be submitted and approved before renovations begin.
What it covers
Upgrading from a fossil fuel (oil, propane or natural gas) heating system to an eligible heat pump. The program provides loans with a promotional interest rate of 0% as an alternative to a CleanBC Better Homes heat pump rebate.
CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program
Who this program is for
Licensed residential builders, owner builders who are authorized by BC Housing, and buildings authorized by Indigenous communities who are building a new, high-performance electric home in BC.
What it covers
Rebates up to $15,000 through one of two pathways:
- Building a new home that meets a minimum BC Energy Step code level and is all-electric (i.e. Energy Step Code pathway), OR
- Building a new home that uses an electric heat pump for space heating or water heating, regardless of Energy Step Code level (i.e. heat pump pathway).
Municipal programs
A growing number of local governments in B.C. are offering top-up incentives to citizens who apply for certain kinds of energy-saving upgrades through select CleanBC Better Homes programs.
Municipal Top-ups
Who this program is for
Citizens who are eligible for select CleanBC Better Homes rebates and live in the legal boundary of participating municipalities. No additional application is required.
Limited time offer – Act now, as municipal top-up rebates are subject to availability and will be approved on a first come first serve basis.
What it covers
Different municipalities offer different municipal top-ups. Top-ups may be available for various upgrades including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electric service upgrades when participants are switching from a fossil fuel heating system.
Federal programs
Please note: CleanBC Better Homes and the Energy Coach service do not provide support or registration for the Federal Canada Greener Homes Grant Program. Visit the Canada Greener Homes Grant website for full program requirements and to get help.
Canada Greener Homes Grant Program
Who this program is for
Canadian homeowners pursuing retrofits to make their homes more energy-efficient. Applications to this program must be submitted before any renovation work begins.
What it covers
Rebates are available for insulation, air-sealing, windows/doors, thermostats, heating equipment, renewable energy, resiliency measures, and more.
Other programs
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