Answer a few questions and see which BC rebates fit your home, with a source for every number.
Short answer: A BC home can get up to $4,000 from BC Hydro for a heat pump that replaces electric heat, and income-qualified households can get up to $13,000 from CleanBC to switch from gas, oil or propane. Your amount depends on your city, what heats your home now and your household income.
| Program | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| BC Hydro heat pump rebate | Up to $4,000 | Replaces electric heat (baseboards or electric furnace). The heat pump must cover all of your heating at -5°C. HPCN installer and an eligible model. Covering half your heating pays $1,500. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro heat pump bonus | Up to $1,000 | Extra rebate for installs finished between Aug 1 and Oct 31, 2026. First come, first served. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program: gas, oil or propane to heat pump | $13,000 to $3,500 | For a central ducted or 3+ head heat pump. Smaller systems pay less. Register before work starts and use an ESP registered contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC northern top-up | Up to $3,000 | Extra $3,000 for a ducted or multi-head system, $1,500 for a single head. Home at or north of 100 Mile House with BC Hydro electricity. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program: electric heat to heat pump | Up to $5,000 | Income Level 1 only. Register before work starts and use an ESP registered contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| FortisBC electric heat pump rebate | Up to $4,000 | Replaces electric heat. Cold-climate certified model. Mini-splits only in homes of 1,200 sq ft or less. Partial-home installs get $1,500. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| FortisBC income-qualified heat pump rebate | Up to $12,000 | Central ducted whole-home system. Mini or multi-split whole home pays $9,000. Same income limit as CleanBC Level 1. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC electrical service upgrade | $5,000 to $1,500 | Only when you switch from gas, oil or propane to a heat pump and the panel needs upgrading. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC heat pump water heater (from gas, oil or propane) | $3,500 | Income-qualified. Use an ESP registered contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| CleanBC heat pump water heater (from electric) | $3,500 to $2,800 | Income Level 1 or 2. Use an ESP registered contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro heat pump water heater rebate | Up to $1,000 | Replaces an electric primary water heater. NEEA Tier 2 or higher model and a licensed contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro insulation rebate | Up to $5,500 | Electrically heated home. HPCN contractor and minimum R-values. Attic pays up to $900, walls or basement up to $1,200 each. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro windows and doors rebate | Up to $2,000 | $100 per window or door, replacing existing units. U-factor 1.22 or better and a licensed contractor. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro solar rebate | Up to $5,000 | $1,000 per kW, up to half the install cost. Get technical acceptance from BC Hydro before you install. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro battery rebate | Up to $5,000 | $500 per kWh, up to half the cost. Up to $5,000 if you join Peak Saver within 14 days of install; $1,500 with solar and no Peak Saver. Not for Tesla. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| BC Hydro EV charger rebate | Up to $550 | Half the cost up to $350, plus $200 for a power-management device. Single-family, row home or duplex. Not for Tesla chargers. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| Local EV charger top-up | Up to $150 | Added automatically for Kamloops and Squamish homes. Source (active, verified 2026-09-26) |
| Free smart thermostats | Free, up to 5 | For baseboard-heated homes enrolled in Peak Saver. Starts in October 2026. Source (upcoming, verified 2026-09-26) |
Yes. BC Hydro pays up to $4,000 when the heat pump covers all of your heating at -5°C, or $1,500 when it covers at least half. You need a BC Hydro electric account, an HPCN installer and an eligible model. Income Level 1 households can get up to $5,000 from CleanBC instead.
For a household of four, combined income before tax must be at most $94,900 for Level 1, $118,600 for Level 2 or $189,800 for Level 3. Limits change with household size, and the calculator checks them for you.
Up to $13,000 at Level 1, $7,000 at Level 2 and $3,500 at Level 3 for a central ducted or 3+ head heat pump. Homes north of 100 Mile House with BC Hydro electricity can add up to $3,000 at Levels 1 and 2.
No. FortisBC electric customers use FortisBC rebates, which pay up to $4,000 for a heat pump replacing electric heat. Kelowna and Penticton electricity is not BC Hydro.
No. The Canada Greener Homes grant and loan have closed, so we do not count them.
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