CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program
Overview
Rebate amount
Up to $6,000Who can apply
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or Municipal utilities
Deadline
Application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date
Funding provided by
The Province of British Columbia, BC Hydro, FortisBC
Rebate amount
Heat pumps
Municipal top-ups are available
Upgrade
Rebate
Natural gas furnaces and boilers
Municipal top-ups are not available
Upgrade
Rebate
Water heating
Upgrade
Rebate
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
- Municipal top-ups are available
Secondary space heating
Municipal top-ups are not available
Upgrade
Rebate
Building envelope upgrades
Municipal top-ups are not available
Upgrade
Rebate
Bonus and special offers
Participants can receive either the Two Upgrade Bonus or the Home Energy Improvement Bonus, but not both.
Upgrade
Rebate
Eligibility requirements
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
Deadlines
The application form must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Purchase an eligible heat pump and have it installed by a licensed contractor.
- If you are switching from oil, propane, or natural gas to a heat pump, include proof of your fossil fuel system removal, decommissioning or modification.
- Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices. See sample invoices.
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Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
- BC Hydro Customers
- FortisBC customers
Program updates
As of July 1, 2022, you need to hire a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member for your heat pump installation to be eligible for heat pump rebates. If your installation invoice is dated before July 1, 2022, this requirement does not apply. To identify contractors in your region, use the Find a contractor tool.
As of October 01, 2022:
- the minimum HSPF is now 10.00 for the ductless mini-split heat pump rebate, ductless multi-split rebate, central ducted heat pump rebate, and dual fuel ducted heat pump rebate. Invoices dated on or after October 01, 2022 must meet this new requirement.
- ductless mini-splits must be installed in homes that are 1,200 sq ft or less.
- ductless multi-splits require a minimum of two indoor head units
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