What heat pump water heater rebates pay in Langley
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 Township rancher
An electric tank replaced with an eligible heat pump model earns up to $1,000. A 1,300 square foot attic topped from R-24 to R-50 earns 0.02 x 26 x 1,300 = $676. That is $1,676 before any bonus.
Who in Langley can use this
The 2021 Census counted 46,925 households in the Township of Langley, 82% of them owners, and 12,600 in the City of Langley, where 61% live in apartments. Across both, 8,405 own a detached house built before 1981. Langley's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was 0.3°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.
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.
Pair it with another upgrade
BC Hydro's page offers a bonus of up to $2,000 when you complete more than one eligible upgrade, such as insulation or windows with your water heater. The formula is not on the page, so ask when you apply. FortisBC lists a $300 second-upgrade bonus. A water heater is a quick job, so it is an easy second item to add to a larger project.
Rural properties
Parts of the Township are acreage. The rebate covers the home's water heater, but not tanks in garages, shops or barns. The home must be a year-round primary residence.
Top-rated installers in Langley
These are the top-rated heat pump and HVAC companies near Langley 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 Langley
- 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 barn water heater count?
No. Only the home's primary water heater qualifies.
Can a City of Langley condo owner claim?
Not under the Home Renovation Rebate. BC Hydro has a separate program for condos.
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.
What to do next
See Langley 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 Langley rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →