City of Vancouver Heat Pump Top-Up
The City of Vancouver is offering a $4,000 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 all-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
$4,000Who can apply
Residents within the municipal boundaries of the City of Vancouver.
Deadline
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump installation.
Funding provided by
The City of Vancouver
Rebate amount
Requirements
You must be a resident of the City of Vancouver
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
Converting from fossil fuel to
Rebate
An all-electric central ducted heat pump, ductless mini-split heat pump, ductless multi-split heat pump, air-to-water heat pump or combination air-to-water heat pump.*
*Note: Effective April 1, 2023, dual fuel ducted heat pumps are ineligible for the City of Vancouver heat pump top-up. See the program updates section below for details.
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 have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- You must live in an eligible home.
- You must be a resident of the City of Vancouver.
- The 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 April 1, 2023.
- You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an all-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
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Have an eligible all-electric 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
- FortisBC Customers
Program updates
Effective for invoices dated on or after April 1, 2023, City of Vancouver top-up rebates are changing. See the table below for details:
Offer Type |
Available rebate for invoices dated on or before March 31, 2023 |
Available rebate for invoices dated on or after April 1, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver heat pump top-up (dual fuel ducted heat pump) |
$2,000 | No longer available |
| City of Vancouver all-electric heat pump top-up (ductless mini-split, multi-split, central ducted, or air-to-water heat pump) | $6,000 | $4,000 |
| City of Vancouver electrical service upgrade top-up | $500 | $1,500 |
| City of Vancouver heat pump water heater top-up | $1,000 | $1,000 (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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