Which heat pump rebate fits your home?
In BC, the heat pump rebate you can get depends mostly on one thing: how your home is heated today. The programs change often, with new bonus offers, closing dates and different rules for income-qualified households. So this guide focuses on which program to look at first. Always confirm the current amount on the official program page before you sign a quote.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
Quick guide: start here
| Your home is heated by… | Program to check first | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| Electric baseboards or an electric furnace | CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate: heat pump rebate | BC Hydro (Lower Mainland electricity customers) |
| Natural gas furnace, keeping gas as backup | Dual fuel (hybrid) heating rebate | FortisBC |
| Any fuel, household income below the program limit | Income-qualified heat pump stream (higher amounts) | CleanBC / BC Hydro, FortisBC |
| Existing heat pump (servicing only) | Not usually eligible for an installation rebate. Replacing an existing heat pump generally does not qualify. | — |
Electric-heated homes: CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate
If your home is heated mainly by electric baseboards or an electric furnace, you are the main audience for the provincial heat pump rebate. In the Lower Mainland it is delivered by BC Hydro under the CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate Program. The program has a higher amount for a whole-home system and a smaller amount for a partial-home system. At times it also adds a bonus when you combine the heat pump with another upgrade such as insulation or windows.
Things that usually matter:
- Eligible equipment. The heat pump model must be on BC Hydro’s eligible heat pump list. We check the exact model number before quoting.
- Registered contractor. The installer generally needs to be registered with the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) for the installation to qualify.
- Dates. Installation, invoice and payment dates must fall inside the program window, and the application has a deadline after installation.
- Primary heat. The heat pump has to replace or displace electric resistance heating as your main heat source.
Official page: bchydro.com/homerebates
Gas-heated homes: dual fuel heat pump rebate
Many homes in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond have a gas furnace and ductwork. For these homes, FortisBC has offered a rebate for a dual fuel system: an electric heat pump added to a high-efficiency gas furnace. The heat pump handles heating and cooling most of the year, and the furnace takes over in the coldest weather.
Typical conditions include a residential FortisBC natural gas account, a primary residence that is at least 12 months old, and approved equipment installed by a participating contractor. FortisBC has changed this offer several times, including pilot programs with limited enrolment, so check its status before planning around it.
Official pages: fortisbc.com/rebates and the Better Homes BC rebate search.
Not sure whether to keep gas? Read gas furnace vs heat pump.
Income-qualified rebates
Households under set income limits can qualify for much larger heat pump rebates, sometimes covering most of the installation cost. Eligibility is based on household income and size, and you normally have to be approved before the work starts. If you think you may qualify, apply first and book the installation after you are approved.
Municipal top-ups
Some Lower Mainland municipalities have offered extra money on top of the provincial rebate for switching from fossil fuel heating to a heat pump. These offers are limited and often close when funding runs out. The Better Homes BC rebate search shows what is open for your address.
How to avoid losing your rebate
- Check eligibility before you sign. Confirm how your home is heated now and which program applies.
- Confirm the model. Make sure the exact indoor and outdoor model combination is on the eligible list.
- Use a qualifying contractor. Ask whether the installer meets the program’s contractor requirement.
- Keep your paperwork. Keep the itemized invoice, proof of payment, and model and serial numbers.
- Apply on time. Most programs have a deadline counted from the invoice or installation date.
We help customers with this paperwork on eligible installations. Call us with your current heating type and we’ll tell you which program to look at.
Heat pump rebate questions
Can I combine provincial and utility rebates?
Sometimes. Some programs can be stacked with each other and with municipal top-ups, and some cannot. The program terms list which offers can be combined.
Does replacing an old heat pump qualify?
Generally no. Most installation rebates are for switching from another heat source to a heat pump, not for replacing an existing one.
Is there a rebate for heat pump servicing?
Some utilities have offered small rebates for professional heat pump servicing. Check the current utility offers for your area. Book heat pump service.
How much does a heat pump cost before rebates?
See our heat pump installation cost guide for typical ranges by system type.
Plan a heat pump that qualifies
Tell us how your home is heated now and what you want to heat or cool. We’ll recommend a system and check the model against the current eligible list. Back to heat pump services.