BC Home Retrofit Checklist: Calculate Your Total Rebates

Quick questions

We'll use this to personalize your retrofit checklist and show rebates that actually apply to you.

Income Level (CleanBC Tier)

Your Utility

Current Heating System

Current Water Heating

Home Built (Approximate)

Your retrofit roadmap

Check the upgrades that interest you. Rebate amounts update based on your income tier.

⚡ Electrical Panel Upgrade

Required if your home is pre-1980 or you want to add EV charging + heat pump simultaneously. Prerequisite unlock.

$500

🏠 Insulation & Air Sealing

Weatherization (attic/basement/walls). CleanBC rebate covers 50%. Do this first—it reduces heat pump size needed and improves efficiency by 20–40%. Learn why insulation comes first →

$500

☀️ Solar Panels

8–12 kW system. BC Hydro rebate covers 50–70% of cost. 7–11 year payback.

$5,000

🔋 Home Battery (Eguana/LG)

5–14 kWh. BC Hydro rebate. Enables Peak Saver optimization ($3K+ over 10 years). Critical 14-day Peak Saver enrollment window.

$5,000

🔥 Heat Pump (Space Heating)

Replace furnace or add to existing system. CleanBC income-qualified rebate. Cold climate proven to -15°C.

$10,000–$16,000

💧 Heat Pump Water Heater

Replaces electric water heater. Separate from space heating heat pump. CleanBC rebate. 5–8 year payback.

$3,500

📱 Smart Thermostat

Google Nest, Ecobee, or Mysa. BC Hydro rebate. Native Peak Saver integration saves $50–250/year in seasonal rewards.

$150

🌬️ Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)

Improves air quality and comfort with heat pump. CleanBC rebate (only if paired with heat pump or insulation).

$1,600

🔌 EV Charging (Level 2)

Home charger installation. BC Hydro rebate. Power management device ($200 bonus) avoids $5K+ electrical panel upgrade.

$350–$500

Total CleanBC Rebates (Selected): $0

Estimated System Cost: $0

After CleanBC Rebates: $0

⭐ Greener Homes Grant Potential: $0

Greener Homes Grant (federal) covers 50% of eligible retrofit costs up to $40K. Requires energy audit first. Learn more →

10-Year Savings (All Utilities): $0

What this means for you

Next steps

Get a home energy audit. See what happens in an audit → Most HPCN-certified installers offer free assessments, and the audit cost is often reimbursed after retrofit completion.
Confirm your income tier. Your rebate amount depends on household income. Higher tiers = bigger rebates ($16K heat pump possible).
Check your electrical panel. Pre-1980 homes may need upgrades ($500 rebate). This is a prerequisite for heat pump + EV charger combos.
Find trusted installers. Below, we'll match you with one HPCN-certified installer per city who handles the upgrades you selected.
Schedule a site visit. Installer confirms your home is retrofit-ready and provides a binding quote.

FAQ

Do I have to do all these upgrades at once?

No. You can do them in phases. Recommended sequence: electrical panel (if needed) → heat pump → solar → battery → EV charger. Each stands alone for rebates, but stacking them multiplies savings.

What if I'm not income-qualified for the bigger rebates?

Standard income tier rebates are still substantial ($4K heat pump, $5K solar, $5K battery). You're not locked out—you just get the base amount. Tier 1/2/3 households can get up to $16K heat pump rebates.

Do I have to use Peak Saver to get the battery rebate?

No, but you should. Peak Saver is free to enroll in and returns $3,000+ over 10 years through seasonal rewards. Miss the 14-day enrollment window after interconnection, and you lose $3,500 of value.

What if my electrical panel is already upgraded?

Great—check that box off. The $500 rebate only applies if you need upgrades.

Can I mix installers?

Yes. One installer for solar, another for heat pump—no problem. But using one HPCN-certified installer for the full retrofit usually means better coordination and warranty coverage.

BC Home Retrofit Checklist