Central Saanich Heat Pump Water Heater Top-up

The District of Central Saanich is offering a $350 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) water heating system to an electric heat pump water heater. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump water heater rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.

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Central Saanich Heat Pump Water Heater Top-up

Overview

Rebate amount

$350

Who can apply

You  must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of Central Saanich

Deadline

The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump water heater installation.

Qualifying products

You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.

Funding provided by

The District of Central Saanich

Important: Municipal top-up rebates are limited, subject to funding availability, and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to program volumes, we cannot guarantee municipal top-ups will be available to homeowners.

Rebate amount

Requirements

Must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of Central Saanich.

You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.

Primary fuel before upgrade

Rebate

Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas)

$350

Eligibility requirements

Requirements for the home

  • You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
  • You must live in an eligible home.
  • You must be a resident within the boundaries of the District of Central Saanich.
  • The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.

Requirements for installation

All new equipment must be installed:

  • Your upgrades must be completed on or after April 01, 2022.
  • You must convert your primary water heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air-source heat pump.
  • You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.

Deadlines

The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump water heater installation.

How to apply

Before you begin

  1. Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
  2. Have an eligible heat pump water heater installed. See the heat pump water heater page for eligibility requirements.
  3. Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices. See sample invoices.

I am...

Apply here

A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane, or oil.BC Hydro online application
Please Note: No additional application is required for the municipal top-up. The top-up will be added to your rebate payment if you are in the participating municipality.

Who to contact

Questions about the rebate?

Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.

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