CleanBC Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate
The Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate (GPR) is an additional rebate offer that rewards groups of homeowners working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. Participants are encouraged to spread the word about their heat pump purchase group, as the larger each group becomes, the larger the rebate will be.
The Group Purchase Rebate ranges from $200 per home, for a group of 2 homes up to a maximum of $500 for a group of 20 to 30 homes. The Group Purchase Rebate is additional to the individual air source heat pump rebate available from CleanBC and any local government top-ups that may be available.
Overview
Rebate amount
Up to $500Who can apply
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or Municipal utilities
You must register to access this offer
Deadline
Application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date
The GPR Code expires 90 days after date of issue and must be submitted along with the heat pump rebate application.
Funding provided by
The Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada
Rebate amount
GPR Rebate Amounts
- You will receive two rebate payments – one for the heat pump rebate and a separate payment for the Group Purchase Rebate.
- GPR rebates are processed after the GPR Code expiry date and may come after other rebate reimbursements.
Size of the Group
Rebate
2 – 4 Homes
5 – 9 Homes
10 – 14 Homes
15 – 19 Homes
20 – 30 Homes
Additional Heat Pump Rebates
- The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program is offering heat pump rebates for fuel switching from fossil fuel to a heat pump in addition to the Group Purchase Rebate.
- Select municipalities have Municipal Offers of up to an additional $6,000 that can be accessed only when converting from fossil fuel heating (natural gas, oil, or propane) to an electric air source heat pump.
Eligibility requirements
GPR Requirements
- You must be register to receive a GPR Code. The GPR code is used to access the Group Purchase Rebate.
- Groups are defined by GPR Code; you can join a group by one of two ways:
- Start a group – register to start a new group and receive a GPR Code; or
- Join an existing group – receive a GPR Code from another participant and register with the Rebate using the GPR Code to join an existing group.
- A participant can register for a maximum of one active GPR Code per home at a time. A home’s current GPR Code must be expired before a new GPR Code can be registered or requested.
- There is a limit of one GPR Code used per home for assessing rebates.
- There is a maximum group size of 30 homes.
- Each member of a group must be from the same electricity service area (i.e., have electricity supplied by either BC Hydro or FortisBC Inc.). Groups cannot have members from both electricity service areas.
Requirements for the home
You must live in an eligible home:
- The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
- You must have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- The home must be one of the following types:
- 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.
Your home must be primarily heated with:
- Natural Gas or piped-propane supplied by FortisBC
- Natural Gas supplied by Pacific Northern Gas
- Oil or propane not supplied by FortisBC
Requirements for your contractor
New heat pumps must be installed:
- On or after January 29, 2020.
- By a licensed contractor with a GST number and a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed (e.g. Heat pumps must be installed by a licensed residential heating and cooling contractor). Self-installations are not eligible, and
- In accordance with the Heat Pump Best Practices Guide for Existing Homes.
Requirements for the upgrade
The new heat pump must:
- Replace the existing primary heating system.
- 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).
- Have an AHRI certified reference number that references all components of the heat pump.
- Heat pumps must be listed on the qualified product list for air-to-air heat pumps or the qualified product list for air-to-water heat pumps.
- Must satisfy the program requirements of the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs. Below are links to the rebate webpages where you find upgrade and eligibility requirements:
- Rebates are issued based on the date of the invoice.
- GPR Codes include an expiry date for participant’s reference.
- Rejected heat pump rebate applications will not be counted towards the Group’s size when determining the Group Purchase Rebate value.
- If your heat pump rebate application is rejected, a Group Purchase Rebate will not be issued to you.
- You will receive two rebate payments – one for the heat pump rebate and a separate payment for the Group Purchase Rebate.
- GPR rebates are processed after the GPR Code expiry date and may come after other rebate reimbursements.
Deadlines
- The application form for heat pumps must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.
- The GPR Code expires 90 days after date of issue and must be submitted along with the heat pump rebate application.
How to apply
Before you begin
- Carefully read the Terms and Conditions of the Group Purchase Rebate to confirm your eligibility.
- Register for the Group Purchase Rebate Program. You must register with the Group Purchase Rebate Program prior to submitting your rebate application in order to access the GPR Rebate.
- Have your new heat pump installed by a licensed contractor.
- Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application making sure to include your GPR Code, and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices. See sample invoices.
- Applications without a Registered GPR Code will not be assessed for the Group Purchase Rebate.
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Who to contact
- Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate Administration
Program updates
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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