CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program

In order to qualify for this rebate, all of the following requirements must be met. Please read them carefully. Contact an Energy Coach if you have questions.

Requirements for the home

You must live in an eligible home:

• The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
• You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
• The home must be one of the following types:
• Single family home (detached dwelling)
• Secondary suite in a single-family home (detached dwelling), with its own separate utility meter
• Mobile home that is permanently fixed, sits on a foundation and is structurally complete with installed and connected plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer services; towing apparatus and axle must be removed
• Duplex, triplex, row home or townhome, where each unit has its own natural gas and/or electricity meter; utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner.  Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation are not eligible.

Your home must be primarily heated with:

• Natural Gas or piped-propane supplied by FortisBC
• Natural Gas supplied by Pacific Northern Gas
• Electricity supplied by FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility
• Oil or propane not supplied by FortisBC
• Wood or other solid fuels

Requirements for your contractor

All new equipment must be installed:

• Your upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the installation work.
• For more information, see individual rebate pages:
  • Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
  • Ductless Multi-Split Heat Pump
  • Tier 1 Central Ducted Heat Pump
  • Tier 2 Central Ducted Heat Pump
  • Dual Fuel Ducted Heat Pump
  • Air-to-Water Heat Pump
  • Combined Space and Hot Water Heat Pump
  • Electrical Service Upgrade
  • Natural Gas Furnace
  • Natural Gas Boiler
  • Natural Gas Combination Heating and Hot Water System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Fireplace
  • Insulation
  • Windows and Doors