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City of Vancouver Heat Pump Top-Up
The City of Vancouver is offering a $4,000 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) heating system to an all-electric air source heat-pump. This municipal offer is in addition to the heat pump rebates currently available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
This offer is fully subscribed.
Overview
Rebate Amount:
$4,000
Who Can Apply:
Residents 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 install an all-electric heat pump and fulfill the eligibility requirements of:
ductless mini-split heat pump rebate
ductless multi-split heat pump
central ducted heat pump rebate
air-to-water heat pump rebate
combination space and water heat pump rebate
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 | Converting from fossil fuel to | Rebate |
|---|---|
You must be a resident of the City of Vancouver You must fulfill the eligibility requirements of: |
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An all-electric central ducted heat pump, ductless mini-split heat pump, ductless multi-split heat pump, air-to-water heat pump or combination air-to-water heat pump.* |
$4,000 |
*Note: Effective April 1, 2023, dual fuel ducted heat pumps are ineligible for the City of Vancouver heat pump top-up. See the program updates section below for details.
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.
- You must convert your primary heating system from fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, propane) to an all-electric air source heat pump.
- 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
- Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
- Have an eligible all-electric heat pump installed. See the ductless mini-split heat pump rebate, central ducted heat pump rebate, air-to-water heat pump rebate, or combination space and water heat pump 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 from natural gas, propane, or oil. |
BC Hydro online 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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