District of North Vancouver Electrical Service Upgrade Top-Up
The District of North Vancouver is offering up to $1,500 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants for upgrading your electrical service to 100, 200 or 400 amp service and switching from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) space or water heating system to an electric air source heat pump or heat pump water heater. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump and electric service upgrade rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
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Overview
Rebate amount
Up to $1,500Who can apply
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of North Vancouver
Deadline
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump installation.
Funding provided by
The District of North Vancouver
Rebate amount
Requirements
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of North Vancouver
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
- ductless mini-split heat pump rebate
- ductless multi-split heat pump
- central ducted heat pump rebate
- dual fuel central ducted heat pump
- air-to-water heat pump rebate
- combination space and water heat pump rebate
You must upgrade your electrical service to:
Primary fuel before upgrade
Rebate
Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas)
*Your upgrades must be completed on or after April 1, 2023. Eligible electric service upgrades completed from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 will receive a $500 top-up.
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 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 of the District of North Vancouver.
- 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 1, 2023. Eligible electric service upgrades completed from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 will receive a $500 top-up.
- You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air-source heat pump or heat pump water heater.
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the electrical service upgrade rebate: 100, 200, or 400 amps
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
Deadlines
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump installation.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Have an eligible heat pump installed. See the ductless mini-split heat pump rebate, central ducted heat pump rebate, air-to-water heat pump rebate, combination space and water heat pump rebate, or heat pump water heater rebate pages for eligibility requirements.
- 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
Program updates
Effective for invoices dated April 1, 2023 or later, the value of the District of North Vancouver’s electric service upgrade top-up is $1,500. Eligible electric service upgrades completed on or before March 31, 2023 will receive a $500 top-up.
As of October 01 2022, eligibility requirements for ductless mini-split, ductless multi-split, Tier 2 central ducted, and dual fuel ducted heat pumps have changed.
- Heat pumps must meet new energy efficiency requirements:
- SEER: >16.00
- HSPF: >10.00
- Ductless mini-split heat pumps must be installed in a home that is 1,200 sq ft or less
- Ductless multi-split heat pumps must have at least two indoor heads installed
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. It identify contractors in your region, use the Find a contractor tool.
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