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Nanaimo Heat Pump Water Heater Top-Up
The City of Nanaimo is offering a $350 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) water heating system to an electric heat pump water heater. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump water heater rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
This offer is fully subscribed.
Overview
Rebate Amount:
$350
Who Can Apply:
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the City of Nanaimo.
Deadline:
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump water heater installation.
Qualifying Products:
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.
Funding Provided By:
The City of Nanaimo
Important: Municipal top-up rebates are limited, subject to funding availability, and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to program volumes, we cannot guarantee municipal top-ups will be available to homeowners.
Rebate Amount
| Requirements | Primary fuel before upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the City of Nanaimo. You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate. |
|
Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas) |
$350 |
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for this rebate, all of the following requirements must be met. Please read them carefully. Contact an Energy Coach if you have questions.
Requirements for the home
- You must be a FortisBC, BC Hydro, or municipal utility
- You must live in an eligible home.
- You must be a resident of the City of Nanaimo.
- Home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
Requirements for installation
- Your upgrades must be completed on or after April 1, 2020.
- You must convert your primary water heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air source heat pump.
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the heat pump water heater rebate.
Deadlines
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump water heater installation.
How to Apply
Before you begin
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Have an eligible heat pump water heater installed. See the heat pump water heater page for eligibility requirements.
- Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices.
| I am… | Apply Here |
|---|---|
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A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane, or oil. |
BC Hydro online application |
Who to Contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
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