Current heat-pump rebates are not one universal offer. The available amount depends on the home’s existing heating fuel, household income, property type, utility account, exact heat-pump combination, contractor eligibility and application timing.
Program terms can change. Recheck the official links before signing a contract, placing a deposit or ordering equipment. The program administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
For eligible primarily electric ground-oriented homes, BC Hydro currently lists $4,000 for qualifying whole-home heat pumps and $1,500 for qualifying partial-home systems. The income-qualified CleanBC Energy Savings Program lists heat-pump rebates up to $13,000 for some ground-oriented-home conversions, with actual maximums determined by income level, existing fuel and system type. Income-qualified condo and apartment pathways list up to $5,000 for eligible ductless heat pumps. These amounts are conditional and cannot be assumed from location alone.
Start with the existing heating fuel and property type, then determine whether the household qualifies for an income-based program.
For eligible homes replacing electric heating with a qualifying heat pump sized to meet the whole home’s heating requirements.
For eligible heat pumps sized to cover at least half of the home’s calculated heating requirements.
Income-based rebates for eligible conversions from oil, natural gas, propane, electricity or wood.
Eligible income-qualified homes using electric or wood primary heating may receive a separate maximum from fossil-fuel conversions.
Maximums vary by income level, existing fuel and whether the project uses a central ducted, multi-split, single-head, air-to-water or hybrid system.
A separate pathway is available for eligible unit-level ductless heat pumps in multi-unit residential buildings.
Identify whether the home is ground-oriented, a condo or apartment unit, a rental property or another building type covered by a separate program.
Record whether the current primary heating is electric, natural gas, propane, oil or wood. A fireplace may not qualify as the primary system.
CleanBC maximums depend on household size and combined adult income. Pre-registration must occur before eligible work begins.
Confirm indoor and outdoor model combinations, AHRI reference, product-list status, capacity, load coverage and contractor eligibility.
The CleanBC maximum can differ substantially by fuel, income level and system design. These figures are current program maximums, not guaranteed project payments.
| Example pathway | Income Level 1 | Income Level 2 | Income Level 3 | Important condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas, propane or oil to central ducted / 3-head multi-split | Up to $13,000 | Up to $7,000 | Up to $3,500 | Fuel, equipment, full-distribution and removal requirements apply |
| Natural gas or propane to 2-head multi-split | Up to $11,000 | Up to $5,500 | Up to $1,000 | Exact system design and product eligibility matter |
| Natural gas or propane to single-head mini-split | Up to $5,500 | Up to $4,500 | Up to $1,000 | Must satisfy primary-heating and coverage rules |
| Electric to eligible heat pump | Up to $5,000 | Program restrictions apply | No general Level 3 amount shown | Electric pathway is limited to qualifying income levels |
| Wood to eligible heat pump | Up to $5,000 | Up to $4,000 | No general Level 3 amount shown | Primary wood-heating replacement rules apply |
| Condo or apartment ductless heat pump | Up to $5,000 | Up to $4,000 | Not listed | Unit-level and multi-unit-building requirements apply |
Rebate approval is based on the complete indoor-and-outdoor equipment combination and how it is installed—not simply the brand name printed on the outdoor unit.
Programs commonly restrict receiving more than one primary space-heating rebate for the same upgrade. Community top-ups, add-ons and multi-upgrade bonuses may exist, but they are separate conditional offers. Confirm the current terms for the property’s postal code and project before advertising a combined total. Check current community-based BC Hydro offers.
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is no longer open, and December 31, 2025 was the final document-submission date. The Canada Greener Homes Loan is also closed; October 1, 2025 was the final application date. This page does not include either program in current rebate totals. Review the official federal status.
No. The $13,000 figure is a maximum within specific income-qualified CleanBC pathways. The amount depends on household income, existing heating fuel, property type, heat-pump configuration, eligible costs and all current program requirements.
BC Hydro currently lists $4,000 for an eligible whole-home heat pump and $1,500 for an eligible partial-home system in primarily electric ground-oriented homes. General, equipment, installation and documentation rules apply.
BC Hydro’s standard Home Renovation Rebate application is generally completed after installation and must be submitted within six months of the invoice. The income-qualified Energy Savings Program requires pre-registration and approval before installation.
Some income-qualified dual-fuel ducted pathways are listed, but eligibility depends on fuel, income, equipment and program-specific requirements. A hybrid system should never be marketed as automatically rebate eligible.
Many current rebate pathways are intended to replace electric resistance, wood or fossil-fuel heating. Replacing an existing heat pump or adding another heat pump is often excluded. Check the selected program’s current requirements.
No. Accolade can help identify the likely pathway and provide agreed technical documents, but the homeowner and contractor must meet the program terms, and the official administrator determines eligibility and payment.
The income-qualified Energy Savings Program lists electrical-service-upgrade add-ons for some eligible heat-pump projects. Amounts depend on income level and the electrical work must meet the program’s requirements. Standard BC Hydro heat-pump rebates do not automatically include an electrical-upgrade payment.
Community offers are postal-code specific and can change. Enter the property’s postal code on BC Hydro’s official community-offers page rather than assuming a top-up applies throughout Surrey.
Share the property type, current heating fuel, household program pathway and proposed system. Accolade can help connect the installation scope with the model, load, permit and invoice information the current program may require.
