The CleanBC Northern Heat Pump Rebate Offer provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades. It is administered by BC Hydro and the Province of B.C.
For upgrades completed before April 12, 2025, please apply through the Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
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CleanBC Northern Heat Pump Rebate Offer
The CleanBC Northern Heat Pump Rebate Offer provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades. It is administered by BC Hydro and the Province of B.C.
For upgrades completed before April 12, 2025, please apply through the Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
Overview
Rebate Amount:
Up to $8,000
Who Can Apply:
B.C. citizens who live in an eligible home located north of and including the District of 100 Mile House (latitude 51.628°N) and have residential utility accounts with BC Hydro.
Deadline:
Application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date
Qualifying Products:
See individual offers
Funding Provided By:
The Province of British Columbia
If you are new to CleanBC Better Homes rebates, you may want to learn how the rebate process works.
Rebate Amount
| Heat pumps | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
Northern Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump or Northern Ductless Multi-Split Heat Pump |
$6,000 |
$6,000 |
|
Up to $8,000 |
|
$6,000 |
|
Northern Combined Space and Hot Water Air-to-Water Heat Pump |
$7,000 |
| Water heating | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
$1,000 |
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.
Please note: You may be eligible for one primary space heating system rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed.
Requirements for the home
You must live in an eligible home:
- The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
- You must have a residential utility account with BC Hydro.
- Located north of and including the District of 100 Mile House (latitude 51.628°N)
- The home must be one of the following types:
- Single family home (detached dwelling)
- Secondary suite in a single-family home (detached dwelling), with its own separate utility meter
- Mobile home that is permanently fixed, sits on a foundation and is structurally complete with installed and connected plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer services; towing apparatus and axle must be removed
- Duplex, triplex, row home or townhome, where each unit has its own natural gas and/or electricity meter; utility accounts must be in the name of the resident and/or homeowner. Utility accounts in the name of a strata corporation are not eligible.
Your home must be primarily heated with:
- Natural Gas or piped-propane supplied by Pacific Northern Gas
- Natural Gas supplied by FortisBC
- Oil or tank propane
Requirements for your contractor
All new equipment must be installed:
- Your upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the installation work.
- For more information, see individual rebate pages:
Deadlines
The application form must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the upgrade.
How to Apply
Before you begin
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Purchase an eligible heat pump and have it installed by a licensed contractor.
- If you are switching from oil, propane, or natural gas to a heat pump, include proof of your fossil fuel system removal, decommissioning or modification.
- Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application and upload all supporting documentation including copies of all receipts and invoices. See sample invoices.
| I am… | Apply Here |
|---|---|
|
A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump from natural gas, propane, oil or wood. |
BC Hydro online application |
Please Note: If you are submitting an application for a bonus offer that includes both a heat pump and a natural gas fireplace or natural gas hot water heater, use the BC Hydro Online application.
Who to Contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
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