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Space heating is the largest use of energy in homes. A properly installed heat pump is two to three times more efficient than other alternatives and can provide you with both heating and cooling for today’s cold winters and hot summers.
Air-to-water heat pumps use a hydronic distribution system to heat and cool the home with a series of radiators or in-floor heating. A combination air-to-water heat pump also provides domestic hot water heating. For more information, see what is a heat pump and what are its benefits?
Up to $2,500 (plus northern top-up)
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility
Application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date
The Province of British Columbia
For assistance with this program, contact an Energy Saving Program Energy Coach by email at betterhomesESP@clearesult.com or by phone at 1-833-856-0333.
Heat pump type requirements | Primary fuel before upgrade | Rebate |
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Combination Space and Water Heat Pump The heat pump must be on the Air-to-Water and Combination Heat Pump Qualified Product List to be eligible |
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Fossil Fuel Primary Space Heating and Fossil Fuel Primary Water Heating |
$2,500 |
Fossil Fuel Primary Space Heating and Electric Primary Water Heating |
$1,500 |
Electric Primary Space Heating and Fossil Fuel Primary Water Heating |
$1,000 |
Electric fuel primary space heating and electric primary water heating |
None |
Fossil fuel primary space heating and fossil fuel primary water heating Northern top-up* |
$5,500 |
Fossil fuel primary space heating and electric primary water heating Northern top-up* |
$4,500 |
*Eligible homes in the North are eligible for an additional $3,000 rebate for space heating upgrades. Homes must be located north of and including the District of 100 Mile House (latitude 51.628°N) and must be connected to BC Hydro electric service.
If you apply for this rebate you should also consider the following:
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.
Please note: You may be eligible for one primary space heating system rebate per home, regardless of the number installed. For example, you cannot get a rebate for a furnace and a heat pump, even if you install a dual fuel ducted heat pump. Your second rebate application will be denied.
You must live in an eligible home:
All new equipment must be installed:
The new heat pump must:
The old heating system must also meet requirements in order to be eligible for this rebate.
Please Note: If you are submitting an application that includes both a heat pump and a natural gas fireplace or natural gas hot water heater, use the BC Hydro online application.
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.
I am… | Apply Here |
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A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane or oil. |
BC Hydro online application |
A FortisBC Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane or oil. |
BC Hydro online application |
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
No program updates for this upgrade.
Finding the right contractor is key to having a successful home energy retrofit.