North Cowichan Electrical Service Upgrade Top-Up
The District of North Cowichan is offering a $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
$500Who can apply
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of North Cowichan
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 Cowichan
Rebate amount
Requirements
YYou must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the District of North Cowichan
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
Must be 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.
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 be a FortisBC, BC Hydro, or municipal utility
- You must live in an eligible home.
- You must be a resident within the boundaries of the District of North Cowichan.
- Home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
Requirements for installation
- Your upgrades must be completed on or after July 1, 2020.
- 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 both your electric service upgrade and 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 mini-split heat pump rebate, central 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?
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- FortisBC Customers
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