Both cities are in British Columbia, so these PowerScores are on the same regional scale — a direct, apples-to-apples comparison.
| Category | Vancouver | Burnaby |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Heat Pump | 92.5 | 92.5 |
| 🧊 Insulation | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| ☀️ Solar | 88.8 | 92.5 |
| 🔋 Battery Storage | 88.8 | 92.5 |
| 🚿 Water Heater | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🌡️ Smart Thermostat | 88.8 | 0.0 |
| 🚗 EV Charger | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🪵 Windows & Doors | 92.5 | 92.5 |
| Overall PowerScore | 89.7 | 79.5 |
Vancouver has the higher overall PowerScore at 89.7/100, compared to Burnaby's 79.5/100. PowerScore is a 0-100 average of 8 rebate categories built from real published rebate amounts, program status, and how many programs stack.
Burnaby scores higher on solar, 92.5 vs 88.8 out of 100. Vancouver's strongest category overall is heat pump at 92.5, while Burnaby's strongest is heat pump at 92.5.
Yes — Vancouver and Burnaby are both in British Columbia, so their PowerScores are calculated on the same regional scale (each city's dollar value is normalized against the strongest program found anywhere in British Columbia), making this an apples-to-apples comparison.