District of North Vancouver Heat Pump Top-Up
The District of North Vancouver is offering a $2,000 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) heating system to an electric air source heat pump. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
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Overview
Rebate amount
$2,000Who can apply
Residents 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
District of North Vancouver
Rebate amount
Requirements
You must be a resident of the District of North Vancouver
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
Primary fuel before upgrade
Rebate
Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas)
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
- Your upgrades must be completed on or after October 1, 2020.
- You must be a FortisBC, BC Hydro, or municipal utility customer.
- You must live in an eligible home.
- You must be a resident of the District of North Vancouver.
- 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 October 1, 2020.
- You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air source heat pump.
- 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, or combination space and water heat pump 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
- Fortis BC Customers
Program updates
Effective for invoices dated on or after October 1, 2023, District of North Vancouver top-up rebates are changing. See the table below for details:
Offer Type |
For invoices dated on or before September 30, 2023 |
For invoices dated on or after October 1, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| District of North Vancouver All-Electric Heat Pump Top-up (Ductless Mini-split, Multi-split, Central Ducted, or Air-to-Water Heat Pump) | $2,000 | No longer available |
District of North Vancouver heat pump top-ups for dual fuel ducted heat pumps ended effective for invoices dated July 1, 2023 or later. See the program update below for details.
Effective for invoices dated on or after July 1, 2023, District of North Vancouver top-up rebates are changing. See the table below for details:
Offer Type |
For invoices dated on or before June 30, 2023 |
For invoices dated on or after July 1, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| District of North Vancouver Heat Pump Top-up (Dual Fuel Ducted Heat Pump) | $2,000 | No longer available |
| District of North Vancouver All-Electric Heat Pump Top-up (Ductless Mini-split, Multi-split, Central Ducted, or Air-to-Water Heat Pump) | $2,000 | $2,000 (unchanged) |
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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