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City of Vancouver Electrical Service Upgrade Top-Up
The City of Vancouver is offering up to a $1,500 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants for upgrading your electrical service to 100, 200 or 400 amp service and switching from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) space or water heating system to an electric air source heat pump or heat pump water heater. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump and electric service upgrade rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
This offer is fully subscribed.
Overview
Rebate Amount:
Up to $1,500
Who Can Apply:
You must be a resident within the municipal boundaries of the City of Vancouver
Deadline:
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump installation
Qualifying Products:
You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air-source heat pump or heat pump water heater.
You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
ductless mini-split heat pump rebate
ductless multi-split heat pump
central ducted heat pump rebate
dual fuel central ducted heat pump
air-to-water heat pump rebate
combination space and water heat pump rebate
You must upgrade your electrical service to:
Funding Provided By:
The City of Vancouver
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 Vancouver You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
You must upgrade your electrical service to: |
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Fossil Fuel (oil, propane, or natural gas) |
Up to $1,500* |
*Your upgrades must be completed on or after April 1, 2023. Eligible electric service upgrades completed on or before March 31, 2023 will receive a $500 top-up.
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 have a residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility.
- You must live in an eligible home.
- You must be a resident of the City of Vancouver.
- The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
Requirements for installation
All new equipment must be installed:
- Your upgrades must be completed on or after April 1, 2023. Eligible electric service upgrades completed on or before March 31, 2023 will receive a $500 top-up.
- You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an electric air-source heat pump or heat pump water heater.
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the electrical service upgrade rebate: 100, 200, or 400 amps
- You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
Deadlines
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date of the heat pump 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 installed. See the ductless mini-split heat pump rebate, central ducted heat pump rebate, air-to-water heat pump rebate, combination space and water heat pump rebate, or heat pump water heater rebate pages for eligibility requirements.
- 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 |
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A BC Hydro Electric customer that is converting to a heat pump or heat pump water heater from fossil fuel |
BC Hydro application |
Please Note: No additional application is required for the municipal top-up. The top-up will be added to your rebate payment if you are in the participating municipality.
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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