What heat pump rebates pay in Penticton
We re-read FortisBC's heat pump rebate page on October 3, 2026. These amounts are for FortisBC electric customers replacing electric heat. If your power bill comes from BC Hydro, BC Hydro's rebate applies instead.
FortisBC whole home
Replacing electric heat with a NEEP cold-climate heat pump that meets the full load.
FortisBC partial
When the heat pump covers part of the home.
Two-upgrade bonus
Add a second eligible FortisBC home renovation upgrade.
Income-qualified (FortisBC)
Central ducted whole home for income-qualified FortisBC electric customers; mini or multi-split up to $9,000.
A Penticton example
A Penticton house on City power, heated by baseboards, gets a NEEP cold-climate multi-split. FortisBC pays $4,000, and adding insulation can bring the $300 two-upgrade bonus.
Winter in Penticton
Penticton's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was -2.5°C, and the coldest reading was -24.8°C. FortisBC asks for a unit sized to keep 22°C at the local design temperature, so the installer sizes for Penticton's cold nights, not a fixed -5°C.
Homes in Penticton
The 2021 Census counted 17,360 households in Penticton. About 63% own and 40% live in a detached house (6,995 homes). Of all households, 3,440 own a detached house built before 1981.
City of Penticton power, FortisBC rebate
FortisBC's heat pump rebate page lists City of Penticton electricity accounts as eligible. So Penticton homeowners use FortisBC's rules: $4,000 whole home, $1,500 partial, and a $300 bonus when you add a second upgrade. BC Hydro's rebate and its limited-time bonus do not apply here.
Only for homes replacing electric heat
FortisBC's electric heat pump rebate is for homes that are heated by electricity today. If you heat with natural gas, it does not cover the switch. The heat pump must be NEEP cold-climate certified, and a single mini-split only qualifies in homes of 1,200 square feet or less. The contractor must do a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation.
Whole home or partial
For the $4,000 whole-home rebate, the system must keep 22°C at your local design temperature. If it covers part of the home, the partial rebate is $1,500. Add another eligible home renovation upgrade and you may get a $300 two-upgrade bonus.
Top-rated installers in Penticton
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How to claim it
- Confirm your electricity account is with FortisBC or a listed municipal utility.
- Choose a NEEP cold-climate certified heat pump and a qualified contractor.
- Get a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation in the quote.
- Install and pay the invoice.
- Apply online through FortisBC.
Common questions
I pay the City of Penticton for power. Do I qualify?
Yes. FortisBC lists Penticton municipal electricity accounts as eligible for its heat pump rebate.
Does Penticton get the BC Hydro bonus?
No. That bonus is for BC Hydro customers. FortisBC offers a $300 two-upgrade bonus instead.
Does FortisBC need a special contractor?
The contractor must do a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation and install a NEEP cold-climate certified unit. Check FortisBC's page for the current contractor rules.
Can I get a rebate if I heat with gas?
Not from the utility rebate. It is only for replacing electric heat. Income-qualified households can use the CleanBC Energy Savings Program, which pays up to $13,000 at Level 1 for central or 3+ head systems.
How long do I have to apply?
Apply through FortisBC after the install is paid. Check FortisBC's page for the current deadline.
What to do next
Planning more than one upgrade? See Penticton insulation rebates and heat pump water heater rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 3, 2026: FortisBC heat pump rebate, FortisBC income-qualified heat pump rebate, CleanBC Energy Savings Program requirements, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01, NRCan cold-climate heat pump field test, Winter temperatures, Open-Meteo historical archive 2015 to 2024. All Penticton rebates → Every FortisBC rebate →