City of Vancouver Heat Pump Water Heater Top-Up
The City of Vancouver is offering a $1,000 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) water heating system to an electric heat pump water heater. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump water heater rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
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Overview
Rebate amount
$1,000Who can apply
You must be a resident 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 water heater installation.
Funding provided by
The City of Vancouver
Rebate amount
Requirements
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the City of Vancouver.
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.
Primary water heating system before upgrade
Rebate
Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas)
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 October 01, 2019.
- You must convert your primary water heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air source heat pump water heater.
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the electric heat pump water heater rebate.
Deadlines
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump water heater 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 water heater installed. See the electric 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?
- BC Hydro Customers
- FortisBC Customers
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