Energy Savings Program
Everyone deserves a healthy, comfortable and efficient home. Energy Savings Program rebates help make home energy upgrades more affordable. Rebates are based on your household income.
Requirements
Program requirements for
ground-oriented homes
Program requirements for
multi-unit residential buildings
General requirements for all home types
- Your home must be a year-round primary residence and be at least 12 months old
- A member of your household must have residential electricity accounts with BC Hydro, FortisBC or a municipal utility
- Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation or landlord are not eligible
- If you currently rent your home, you will need to include a landlord consent form with your application
Income requirements
The income level you qualify for is based on:
- How many people live in your home, including adults and children
- The combined pre-tax annual income of all adults in your home, excluding dependents
- The assessed value of your property
| Number of people living in the home | Maximum income for level 1 rebates | Maximum income for level 2 rebates | Maximum income for level 3 rebates * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $47,007 | $61,697 | $99, 891 |
| 2 persons | $58,522 | $76,810 | $124,358 |
| 3 persons | $71,945 | $94,428 | $152,884 |
| 4 persons | $87,350 | $114,647 | $185,620 |
| 5 persons | $99,072 | $130,032 | $210,528 |
| 6 persons | $111,735 | $146,653 | $237,438 |
| 7 persons | $124,402 | $163,277 | $264,353 |
* Level 3 rebates are only available for ground-oriented homes switching from natural gas, propane or oil space heating to an electric heat pump.
How it works
How it works diagram showing five circles connected by a flowing arrow. They indicate the five phases of the rebate process: Read the eligibility requirements, Pre-register and get a code, Get quotes from program contractors, Install upgrade, and Contractor gets the rebate, you pay the rest.
Read the eligibility requirements
Pre-register & get code
Get quotes from registered contractors
Install upgrade
Contractor gets the rebate, you pay the rest
Energy Savings Program Application Portal
Pre-register, get a code, and check the status of your application
Apply once for all ESP rebates
You only need to apply to the Energy Savings Program once. Once approved, a report shows all the ESP rebates you are eligible for. Your code can be re-used for multiple upgrades and rebates. Your code is valid for 6 months, after which you will need to apply again.
Rebates available
Rebates for ground-oriented homes
Heat pump rebates
For homes heated with:
Maximum value: up to $19,000
Heat pump water heater rebates
For homes with:
Maximum value: up to $3,500
Window and door rebates
Maximum value: up to $9,500
Insulation rebates
Maximum value: up to $5,500
Add-ons
For some of the above rebates, there may be available add-on rebates to help cover costs related to the upgrade. You’ll see these on the rebate pages linked above if you’re eligible:
- Ventilation rebate
- Health & safety rebate for mould, pests, etc.
- Electrical service upgrade rebate
Rebates for multi-unit residential buildings
Heat pump rebates
For condo and apartment units heated with:
Maximum value: up to $5,000
Heat pump water heater rebates
For condo and apartment units with:
Maximum value: up to $3,500
Whole building offers
Buildings with BC Hydro electric service might be eligible for the Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program. This BC Hydro program supports whole-building equipment and system upgrades. Learn more on BC Hydro.
Find rebates
Answer ten quick questions to find home energy rebates you might be eligible for.
Find a contractor
To qualify for a rebate, your upgrade must be installed by an Energy Savings Program registered contractor.
Get support
Questions about the Energy Savings Program
ESP specialists can help you with your program application and next steps. If you’ve already applied, you can log in to the portal to see the status of your application.
Questions about home upgrades
Energy coaches can answer your questions about home energy upgrades. They can also help you learn about Better Homes programs and rebates.