CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program
Rebates for homes converting from natural gas, oil, wood or propane to an all-electric heat pump ended on April 11, 2025. You may still be able to apply for work completed or quotes received before this date.
See other available heat pump rebates:
The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs, administered by BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province of BC, provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades.
Overview
Rebate amount:
Up to $14,000
Who 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 or by August 31, 2025 for rebates that have ended
Qualifying products:
See individual offers
Funding provided by:
The Province of British Columbia, BC Hydro, FortisBC
Rebate amount
| Heat pumps | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Rebates for homes converting from natural gas, oil, wood or propane to an all-electric heat pump closed on April 11, 2025. You may still be able to apply for work completed or quotes received before this date. | Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump or ductless Multi-Split Heat Pump (before April 12, 2025) | up to $3,000 |
| Central Ducted Heat Pump (before April 12, 2025) | up to $3,000 | |
| Heat pumps for homes converting from electric | up to $4,000 | |
| FortisBC Dual Fuel Heating System Rebate | up to $8,000 | |
| Air-to-Water Heat Pump | up to $1,500 | |
| Combined Space and Hot Water Air-to-Water Heat Pump | up to $2,500 | |
| Electrical Service Upgrade | $500 |
| Water heating | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Rebates for homes converting from natural gas, oil, wood or propane to an all-electric heat pump closed on April 11, 2025. You may still be able to apply for work completed or quotes received before this date. | Electric Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,000 |
| Building envelope upgrades | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | up to $5,500 | |
| Windows and Doors | up to $2,000 |
| Bonus and special offers | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Some heat pump upgrades will no longer be eligible for these bonuses after April 11, 2025. You may still be able to apply for work completed or quotes received before this date. You can only receive one of these, not both. | Two Upgrade Bonus | $300 |
| Home Energy Improvement Bonus | up to $2,000 |
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:
Deadlines
For heat pump installations in electric heated homes:
- The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade
For heat pump installations in oil, natural gas, oil or wood heated homes:
For installations completed by April 11, 2025
- Invoice must be dated on or before April 11, 2025
- Submit your rebate application by: August 31, 2025
For quotes received by April 11, 2025:
- A quote or estimate dated on or before April 11, 2025 (must be included with your rebate application)
- Work completed and an invoice dated on or before May 23, 2025
- Submit your rebate application by: August 31, 2025
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.
| I am… | Apply here |
|---|---|
| A BC Hydro Electric customer that is completing an electric system upgrade to a heat pump. | BC Hydro online application |
| A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane, oil or wood. | BC Hydro online application |
| A FortisBC Electric customer that is completing an electric system upgrade to a heat pump. | FortisBC online application |
Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
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