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Energy Savings Program air-to-water heat pump rebates

Energy Savings Program air-to-water heat pump rebates

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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 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?

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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:

Program eligible products vary by upgrade and must be installed by an program registered contractor

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
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
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
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 $9,000 per home

Income level 2

100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $7,000 per home

Combined space and water heat pump
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 $12,500 per home

Income level 2

100% of eligible upgrade costs, up to a maximum of $10,500 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:

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).
    • Meet or exceed SEER ≥ 16.0, HSPF ≥ 10.0 (Region IV) or SEER2 ≥ 15.2, HSPF2 ≥ 8.5 (Region IV)*.
    • Be sized to function as the primary heating system of the home.
    • Have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton).
    • Have a variable speed compressor.
    • Serve a main living area (e.g. family room, living room, or open-concept kitchen-living room).
    • Have an AHRI certified reference number that references all components of the heat pump.
    • Be listed as a qualified system on the qualified heat pump product list for B.C.
    • Central ducted heat pumps must have a static pressure ≥0.6” WC.
    • Meet these additional design and capacity requirements.

*The CleanBC Energy Savings Program will accept either the HSPF/SEER or HSPF2/SEER2 testing standard data from AHRI. The new HSPF2/SEER2 testing standard tests heat pumps to a higher standard that better represents homes in Canada, resulting in different efficiency data. An eligible heat pump that meets either the HSPF/SEER requirements or the HSPF2/SEER2 requirements and is on our qualified product list will qualify for a rebate.

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

  1. Confirm eligibility by reviewing the Rebate Eligibility Requirements [468KB PDF], Participant Terms and Conditions [147KB PDF], and Contractor Terms and Conditions [216KB PDF].
  2. 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.
  3. Customer must choose an program registered contractor to complete the upgrade.
  4. After completing the upgrade, contractor will submit the rebate application and deduct the rebate from the final cost of the upgrade.

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Who to Contact

Questions about the rebate?

Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.

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CleanBC Energy Savings Program

Program Updates

With the launch of the CleanBC Energy Savings Program eligibility codes for the CleanBC Income Qualified Program will be expiring on October 30, 2024. Participants should complete upgrades by October 30, 2024, or apply to participate in the CleanBC Energy Savings Program.

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