Energy Savings Program Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebates
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 hydronic distribution systems to heat and cool the home with a series of radiators or in-floor heating. Based on your household income, you could receive up to $19,500 for an air-to-water system. For more information, see What is a heat pump and what are its benefits?
Overview
Rebate amount:
Up to $19,500
Who can apply:
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home, meet income qualification requirements, and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility
Deadline:
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date
Qualifying products:
Upgrades must be installed by an program registered contractor and be on the air-to-water heat pump qualified product list [123KB PDF]
Funding provided by:
The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro
Rebate amount
Learn more about the three income levels that are eligible for rebates.
For households currently heated with oil, natural gas or propane
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,000 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $12,000 per home | |
| Income level 3 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $10,500 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $19,500 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,500 per home | |
| Income level 3 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $14,000 per home |
For households currently heated with electricity or wood
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
Related rebates
Check out other available rebates for the Energy Savings Program at betterhomesbc.ca/energy-savings-program.
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.
Income qualification requirements
Rebate coverage is based on the combined income of all adults in your home and how many people live in your home, including adults and children.
Learn more about the three income levels that are eligible for rebates.
Requirements for the home
You must live in an eligible home:
- The property must be a year-round primary residence, that is at least 12 months old.
- For participants registering in the program as income levels 1 or 2, the property must have a total assessed value at or under $1,230,000 in the BC Assessment listing for the address of the applicant’s home in the year of program registration.
- If a household meets the income threshold of any of the levels in the table above, but the home is valued at or higher than the property value of $1,230,000, they will be approved as an income level 3 participant.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- You must pay your own energy utility bills. Utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner; utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
- The home must be one of the following types of residential buildings:
- 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.
- If you currently rent your home, you will need a landlord consent form [318KB PDF] to accompany your application.
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The home must be primarily heated by one of the following:
- natural gas, propane or oil
- electricity (hard-wired electric heating systems such as electric baseboards, radiant ceilings, radiant floors, or forced-air furnace/boiler).
- wood or other solid fuels.
Requirements for your contractor
The new air-to-water heat pump must be installed:
- By a program registered contractor who is approved to install home upgrades for the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed (e.g. heat pumps must be installed by a licensed residential heating and cooling contractor).
- In accordance with the Heat Pump Best Practices Guide for Existing Homes [2.3MB PDF].
Requirements for the upgrade
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The new heat pump must:
- Replace the existing primary heating system (a primary heating system must have the capacity to heat a minimum of 50% of the home for the entire heating season to 21°C).
- Be sized to function as the primary heating system of the home.
- Have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton).
- Serve a main living area (e.g. family room, living room, or open-concept kitchen-living room).
- Be listed on the air-to-water heat pump qualified product list [123KB PDF].
Deadlines
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Confirm eligibility by reviewing the Rebate Eligibility Requirements [468KB PDF], Participant Terms and Conditions [147KB PDF], and Contractor Terms and Conditions [216KB PDF].
- Complete the program’s pre-screen and pre-registration to determine your eligibility through the CleanBC Energy Savings Program participant portal. Once confirmed you will receive an eligibility code and opportunities report, outlining your suggested upgrades. You can also make an appointment with an Energy Savings Program coach or schedule a virtual assessment for pre-registration assistance or support to identify the best upgrades for your home.
- Customer must choose an program registered contractor to complete the upgrade.
- Contractors interested in becoming registered in the Energy Savings Program can contact ESPcontractorsupport@clearesult.com or visit the contractor portal.
- After completing the upgrade, contractor will submit the rebate application and deduct the rebate from the final cost of the upgrade.
| I am… | Apply here |
|---|---|
| Ready to register for the Energy Savings Program | Energy Savings Program participant portal |
Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
Program updates
FAQs and more
Learn about heat pumps
Get help from professionals
Finding the right contractor is key to having a successful home energy retrofit.
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Energy Savings Program Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebates
Energy Savings Program Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebates
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 hydronic distribution systems to heat and cool the home with a series of radiators or in-floor heating. Based on your household income, you could receive up to $19,500 for an air-to-water system. For more information, see What is a heat pump and what are its benefits?
Overview
Rebate amount:
Up to $19,500
Who can apply:
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home, meet income qualification requirements, and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility
Deadline:
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date
Qualifying products:
Upgrades must be installed by an program registered contractor and be on the air-to-water heat pump qualified product list [123KB PDF]
Funding provided by:
The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro
Rebate amount
Learn more about the three income levels that are eligible for rebates.
For households currently heated with oil, natural gas or propane
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,000 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $12,000 per home | |
| Income level 3 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $10,500 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $19,500 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,500 per home | |
| Income level 3 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $14,000 per home |
For households currently heated with electricity or wood
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed | Income level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
| Income level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
Related rebates
Check out other available rebates for the Energy Savings Program at betterhomesbc.ca/energy-savings-program.
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.
Income qualification requirements
Rebate coverage is based on the combined income of all adults in your home and how many people live in your home, including adults and children.
Learn more about the three income levels that are eligible for rebates.
Requirements for the home
You must live in an eligible home:
- The property must be a year-round primary residence, that is at least 12 months old.
- For participants registering in the program as income levels 1 or 2, the property must have a total assessed value at or under $1,230,000 in the BC Assessment listing for the address of the applicant’s home in the year of program registration.
- If a household meets the income threshold of any of the levels in the table above, but the home is valued at or higher than the property value of $1,230,000, they will be approved as an income level 3 participant.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- You must pay your own energy utility bills. Utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner; utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
- The home must be one of the following types of residential buildings:
- 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.
- If you currently rent your home, you will need a landlord consent form [318KB PDF] to accompany your application.
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The home must be primarily heated by one of the following:
- natural gas, propane or oil
- electricity (hard-wired electric heating systems such as electric baseboards, radiant ceilings, radiant floors, or forced-air furnace/boiler).
- wood or other solid fuels.
Requirements for your contractor
The new air-to-water heat pump must be installed:
- By a program registered contractor who is approved to install home upgrades for the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed (e.g. heat pumps must be installed by a licensed residential heating and cooling contractor).
- In accordance with the Heat Pump Best Practices Guide for Existing Homes [2.3MB PDF].
Requirements for the upgrade
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The new heat pump must:
- Replace the existing primary heating system (a primary heating system must have the capacity to heat a minimum of 50% of the home for the entire heating season to 21°C).
- Be sized to function as the primary heating system of the home.
- Have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton).
- Serve a main living area (e.g. family room, living room, or open-concept kitchen-living room).
- Be listed on the air-to-water heat pump qualified product list [123KB PDF].
Deadlines
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Confirm eligibility by reviewing the Rebate Eligibility Requirements [468KB PDF], Participant Terms and Conditions [147KB PDF], and Contractor Terms and Conditions [216KB PDF].
- Complete the program’s pre-screen and pre-registration to determine your eligibility through the CleanBC Energy Savings Program participant portal. Once confirmed you will receive an eligibility code and opportunities report, outlining your suggested upgrades. You can also make an appointment with an Energy Savings Program coach or schedule a virtual assessment for pre-registration assistance or support to identify the best upgrades for your home.
- Customer must choose an program registered contractor to complete the upgrade.
- Contractors interested in becoming registered in the Energy Savings Program can contact ESPcontractorsupport@clearesult.com or visit the contractor portal.
- After completing the upgrade, contractor will submit the rebate application and deduct the rebate from the final cost of the upgrade.
| I am… | Apply here |
|---|---|
| Ready to register for the Energy Savings Program | Energy Savings Program participant portal |
Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
Program updates
FAQs and more
Learn about heat pumps
Get help from professionals
Finding the right contractor is key to having a successful home energy retrofit.
Overview
Rebate Amount:
Up to $19,500
Who Can Apply:
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home, meet income qualification requirements, and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or municipal utility
Deadline:
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date
Qualifying Products:
Funding Provided By:
The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro
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.
Rebate Amount
For households currently heated with oil, natural gas or propane
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|
Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed |
|
Income level 1 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,000 per home |
Income level 2 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $12,000 per home |
Income level 3 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $10,500 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|
Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed |
|
Income level 1 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $19,500 per home |
Income level 2 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $16,500 per home |
Income level 3 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $14,000 per home |
For households currently heated with electricity or wood
| Air-to-water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|
Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed |
|
Income level 1 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
Income level 2 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home |
| Combined space and water heat pump | Income level | Rebate |
|---|---|
Must be listed on the qualified product list. Maximum one primary space heating rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed |
|
Income level 1 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
Income level 2 |
100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $8,500 per home |
CleanBC Energy Savings Program rebates cannot be combined with rebates from the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program or other provincial or utility offers for the same upgrade.
Related rebates
Check out other available rebates for the Energy Savings Program at betterhomesbc.ca/energy-savings-program.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for this rebate, all of the following requirements must be met. Please read them carefully. Contact an Energy Savings Program Coach if you have questions.
Income qualification requirements
Rebate coverage is based on the combined income of all adults in your home and how many people live in your home, including adults and children.
Learn more about the three income levels that are eligible for rebates.
Requirements for the home
You must live in an eligible home:
- The property must be a year-round primary residence, that is at least 12 months old.
- For participants registering in the program as income levels 1 or 2, the property must have a total assessed value at or under $1,230,000 in the BC Assessment listing for the address of the applicant’s home in the year of program registration.
- If a household meets the income threshold of any of the levels in the table above, but the home is valued at or higher than the property value of $1,230,000, they will be approved as an income level 3 participant.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- You must pay your own energy utility bills. Utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner; utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible.
- The home must be one of the following types of residential buildings:
- 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.
- If you currently rent your home, you will need a landlord consent form [318KB PDF] to accompany your application.
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The home must be primarily heated by one of the following:
- natural gas, propane or oil
- electricity (hard-wired electric heating systems such as electric baseboards, radiant ceilings, radiant floors, or forced-air furnace/boiler).
- wood or other solid fuels.
Requirements for your contractor
The new air-to-water heat pump must be installed:
- By a program registered contractor who is approved to install home upgrades for the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed (e.g. heat pumps must be installed by a licensed residential heating and cooling contractor).
- In accordance with the Heat Pump Best Practices Guide for Existing Homes [2.3MB PDF].
Requirements for the upgrade
- You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing the upgrade.
- The new heat pump must:
- Replace the existing primary heating system (a primary heating system must have the capacity to heat a minimum of 50% of the home for the entire heating season to 21°C).
- Be sized to function as the primary heating system of the home.
- Have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton).
- Serve a main living area (e.g. family room, living room, or open-concept kitchen-living room).
- Be listed on the air-to-water heat pump qualified product list [123KB PDF].
Deadlines
The application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the program registered contractor within six (6) months of the invoice date.
How to Apply
Before you begin
- Confirm eligibility by reviewing the Rebate Eligibility Requirements [468KB PDF], Participant Terms and Conditions [147KB PDF], and Contractor Terms and Conditions [216KB PDF].
- Complete the program’s pre-screen and pre-registration to determine your eligibility through the CleanBC Energy Savings Program participant portal. Once confirmed you will receive an eligibility code and opportunities report, outlining your suggested upgrades. You can also make an appointment with an Energy Savings Program coach or schedule a virtual assessment for pre-registration assistance or support to identify the best upgrades for your home.
- Customer must choose an program registered contractor to complete the upgrade.
- Contractors interested in becoming registered in the Energy Savings Program can contact ESPcontractorsupport@clearesult.com or visit the contractor portal.
- After completing the upgrade, contractor will submit the rebate application and deduct the rebate from the final cost of the upgrade.
I am… |
Apply here |
| Ready to register for the Energy Savings Program | Energy Savings Program participant portal |
Who to Contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
Program Updates
FAQs and More
Learn about heat pumps
Get help from professionals
Finding the right contractor is key to having a successful home energy retrofit.