What heat pump water heater rebates pay in Kamloops
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 Kamloops bungalow
Replacing an electric tank earns up to $1,000. A 1,100 square foot attic topped from R-12 to R-50 earns 0.02 x 38 x 1,100 = $836. That is $1,836 before any bonus.
Who in Kamloops can use this
The 2021 Census counted 39,915 households in Kamloops. About 70% own, 50% live in detached houses and 19% in apartments. Of the households, 9,895 own a detached house built before 1981. Kamloops's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was -6.1°C.
Gas tank or electric tank?
The rebate is only for replacing an electric water heater. If your tank runs on natural gas, BC Hydro and FortisBC do not pay for a switch to a heat pump model. Lower-income households can use the CleanBC Energy Savings Program, which pays up to $3,500 for Level 1 households converting from a fossil fuel. Only one primary water heating rebate is allowed per home across programs.
Choose from the NEEA list
BC Hydro pays only for models that sit in Tier 2 or higher on NEEA's Advanced Water Heater Specification list for heat pump water heaters. Ask the installer for the exact model number and check it against the list before you sign. Put the model on the invoice. A tank that is not on the list will not be paid, no matter how efficient it looks.
Documents and deadline
You have six months from the invoice date to apply. The only supporting document is the invoice, and BC Hydro publishes a sample showing what it must list. The installer must be a licensed contractor with a GST number and a valid BC business licence for the trade. Self-installation is not eligible, and the new tank must not have been used in another home.
Cold winters and the tank's location
A heat pump water heater pulls heat from the air around it, so a cold basement or garage in a Kamloops winter makes it work harder. Ask the installer where the tank will sit, how the model handles cold air and what backup heat it has. Put the answers in the quote.
Top-rated installers in Kamloops
These are the top-rated heat pump and HVAC companies near Kamloops 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.
How to claim in Kamloops
- 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 cold basement matter?
The program does not set a temperature rule. Ask the installer how the model works in your space.
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.
How long do I have to apply?
Six months from the invoice date.
Which model must I choose?
One listed in Tier 2 or higher on NEEA's heat pump water heater list.
What to do next
See Kamloops 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 Kamloops rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →