What heat pump water heater rebates pay in Chilliwack
We re-read BC Hydro's heat pump water heater page on October 2, 2026. BC Hydro and FortisBC pay only when you replace an electric water heater. Replacing a gas tank earns nothing from them, and the CleanBC amounts below are for income-qualified households only.
BC Hydro
For replacing an electric primary water heater with a heat pump model on NEEA's Tier 2 or higher list.
FortisBC
For replacing a standard electric storage tank with a high-efficiency heat pump water heater.
Income-qualified (CleanBC)
Level 1 households replacing a fossil-fuel or electric water heater. Level 2 gets up to $2,800 from electric. Applies to a primary water heater only.
More than one upgrade
BC Hydro adds a bonus when you finish more than one eligible upgrade.
A Chilliwack rancher
Replacing an electric tank earns up to $1,000. A 1,400 square foot attic topped from R-20 to R-50 earns 0.02 x 30 x 1,400 = $840. That is $1,840 before any bonus.
Who in Chilliwack can use this
The 2021 Census counted 35,760 households in Chilliwack. About 72% own and 54% live in detached houses. Of the households, 6,495 own a detached house built before 1981. Chilliwack's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was 0.2°C.
Gas tank or electric tank?
This is the rule that surprises people. Heat pump water heater rebates from BC Hydro and FortisBC start with an electric tank. A gas tank swap is a different case, and households above the income limits have no rebate for it. Income-qualified households can apply to CleanBC, which pays up to $3,500 at Level 1. Only one primary water heating rebate is allowed per home, so you cannot collect from two programs for the same tank.
E-Plus customers and rate plans
If you are on BC Hydro's E-Plus rate, you can replace your space and water heating equipment without losing the E-Plus service, according to BC Hydro's page. Ask the contractor to confirm that with BC Hydro if your household is on a special rate. The only document the application asks for is the invoice, which makes this one of the simpler rebates to claim.
Questions to ask the installer
A heat pump water heater pulls warmth from the air around it, so where it sits matters. Ask the installer how much open space the model needs, how loud it runs, where the condensate drains, and what happens in a cold utility room. These are not program rules, but they decide whether you like the tank after the first winter. Get the answers in the quote.
Farm lots
The rebate covers the home's primary water heater. A tank in a barn, shop or outbuilding does not qualify. The home must be a year-round primary residence.
Top-rated installers in Chilliwack
These are the top-rated heat pump and HVAC companies near Chilliwack by Google reviews, weighted by number of reviews. Ask whether each one installs heat pump water heaters before you book. Nobody pays to be listed.
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How to claim in Chilliwack
- Check that the tank you are replacing is electric and is your primary water heater.
- Pick a model from NEEA's Tier 2 or higher list and get it on the quote.
- Have a licensed contractor install it and keep the invoice.
- Apply online within six months of the invoice date.
- If your income is lower, ask about the CleanBC program before paying.
Common questions
Does a shop water heater count?
No. Only the home's primary water heater qualifies.
What if my tank is gas?
BC Hydro and FortisBC do not pay for a gas switch.
Is there a bonus?
BC Hydro lists a bonus of up to $2,000 for more than one eligible upgrade.
Do I need label photos?
No. The only document is the invoice.
How cold does Chilliwack get?
The average January low was 0.2°C and the coldest day in 2015 to 2024 was -17.5°C.
What to do next
See Chilliwack insulation rebates and heat pump rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 2, 2026: BC Hydro heat pump water heater rebates, BC Hydro program eligibility, FortisBC heat pump water heater rebate, CleanBC Energy Savings Program requirements, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Chilliwack rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →