What heat pump water heater rebates pay in Vernon
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 Vernon split-level
Replacing the electric tank earns up to $1,000. Adding 10 new windows and a door earns 11 x $100 = $1,100. Together $2,100 before any bonus.
Who in Vernon can use this
The 2021 Census counted 19,795 households in Vernon. About 66% own, 48% live in detached houses and 26% in apartments. Of the households, 3,835 own a detached house built before 1981. Vernon's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was -4.8°C.
Gas tank or electric tank?
Look at the label on your tank or at your energy bills. If it is electric, you can apply. If it burns natural gas, propane or oil, BC Hydro and FortisBC will not pay for a heat pump tank, because both rebates are for electric tanks only. The exception is the CleanBC Energy Savings Program for lower-income households, which lists up to $3,500 for Level 1 and, from an electric tank, up to $2,800 for Level 2. Each home gets one primary water heating rebate across all programs.
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.
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.
BC Hydro or FortisBC
BC Hydro's rebate is for BC Hydro accounts with an electric tank. FortisBC lists the same $1,000 for its customers who replace a standard electric storage tank. Use the one that matches your electricity provider.
Top-rated installers in Vernon
These are the top-rated heat pump and HVAC companies near Vernon 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 Vernon
- 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
Is Vernon on BC Hydro?
Yes. BC Hydro supplies Vernon's electricity.
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 a special contractor?
A licensed contractor with a GST number and a BC business licence.
How cold does Vernon get?
The average January low was -4.8°C and the coldest day in 2015 to 2024 was -27.2°C.
What to do next
See Vernon 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 Vernon rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →