A heat pump rebate is a payment from a provincial or utility program, such as CleanBC or BC Hydro, toward installing a qualifying heat pump. In BC, eligibility generally depends on the heating system being replaced, equipment efficiency thresholds, installation by a registered contractor, sometimes household income, and an application filed within the program deadline.
Why it matters to you
As of July 2026, the largest BC programs are the CleanBC Income-Qualified Heat Pump Rebate (up to $16,000) for switching from gas, oil, or propane, and the BC Hydro Heat Pump Rebate (up to $4,000) for homes on electric baseboard or an electric furnace. These are program maximums; programs, amounts, and eligibility change through the year.
Practical guidance
Confirm the current program rules and efficiency thresholds before you book the install, not after, and complete any required pre-install step first. Keep the itemised invoice, model and serial numbers, and permit records for your application.
Which heat pump rebates are available in BC?
As published on our rebates page (program maximums as of July 2026): the CleanBC Income-Qualified Heat Pump Rebate, up to $16,000; the BC Hydro Heat Pump Rebate, up to $4,000; a CleanBC Multi-Upgrade Bonus, up to $2,000, for completing two or more eligible upgrades together; and a CleanBC / BC Hydro Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate, up to $1,000. Actual amounts depend on your home, income tier for CleanBC, and current program rules.
In what order do you claim a heat pump rebate?
Confirm current rules and thresholds, complete any required pre-install assessment, have the system installed by a contractor registered with the program, keep the itemised invoice, model and serial numbers, and permit records, then submit within the deadline, usually counted from the install date. A step taken out of sequence is the most common reason a claim is refused.
What usually disqualifies a heat pump rebate claim?
Equipment below the efficiency threshold, an unregistered installer, a missing pre-install assessment, an invoice that does not itemise the equipment, or a late application. None of these can be corrected after the fact.
Can a contractor guarantee my rebate?
No. Eligibility is decided by the program, not the contractor; a contractor can supply the documentation the claim needs and flag equipment that sits under the current threshold before you buy. Anyone promising a guaranteed rebate is guessing.