BC has two heat pump rebate programs that look alike and work very differently. One pays any household up to $4,000 to replace electric heat. The other pays income-qualified households up to $13,000 to switch from gas, propane or oil. You can only get one heat pump rebate per home, so picking the right one matters.
Quick answer: If your home is heated with electric baseboards or an electric furnace, BC Hydro’s Home Renovation Rebate pays up to $4,000 for a whole-home heat pump ($1,500 for partial), at any income. If you heat with gas, propane or oil and your income qualifies, CleanBC’s Energy Savings Program pays up to $13,000 for a central heat pump. Pre-register before installing, and use a program-registered contractor.
Key takeaways
- Electric-heated homes: up to $4,000 from the Home Renovation Rebate (BC Hydro and FortisBC), any income. Lowest-income households can get up to $5,000 through the Energy Savings Program instead.
- Gas, propane or oil homes: up to $13,000, $7,000 or $3,500 for a central heat pump through the Energy Savings Program, depending on income level.
- Northern BC (100 Mile House and north): up to $6,000 (oil) or $8,000 (gas or propane) at any income, and income-qualified top-ups of up to $3,000.
- One heat pump rebate per home, across every BC Hydro, FortisBC and CleanBC program.
- Order matters: for the Energy Savings Program, pre-register and get your eligibility code before installing.
- Coming in 2027: a new federal heat pump rebate of up to $10,000. It isn’t open yet.
See every province on our rebates and incentives page, or request a heat pump quote.
What heat pump rebates are available in BC in 2026?
| Program | Who it’s for | Heat pump rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Home Renovation Rebate (BC Hydro, FortisBC) | Any income; homes heated with electricity | Up to $4,000 whole home, $1,500 partial |
| Home Renovation Rebate, northern BC | Any income; 100 Mile House and north | Up to $6,000 from oil, $8,000 from gas or propane |
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program | Income levels 1–3 | Up to $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 (central, from gas, propane or oil) |
| National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | Announced October 8, 2026; not open yet, launching in 2027 | |
Sources: BC Hydro, Heat pump rebates; CleanBC Better Homes, Home Renovation Rebate Program and Energy Savings Program requirements, checked October 28, 2026.
How much is the BC Hydro heat pump rebate?
BC Hydro pays $4,000 when a heat pump replaces your electric heating and covers all of the home’s heating needs at –5°C, or $1,500 when it covers at least half. It’s part of the Home Renovation Rebate Program, which BC Hydro and FortisBC fund with the Province, and it’s open to every income level.
- The heat pump must replace a primary all-electric system, such as electric baseboards or a forced-air electric furnace.
- Replacing an existing heat pump, or adding a head to one, doesn’t qualify.
- A member of the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) has to install it.
- The home must be a year-round primary residence at least 12 months old, with a residential electricity account from BC Hydro, FortisBC or a municipal utility in a household member’s name.
FortisBC electricity customers, including those in Grand Forks, Nelson, Penticton and Summerland, apply through FortisBC rather than BC Hydro.
How much is the CleanBC heat pump rebate?
CleanBC’s Energy Savings Program covers 100% of eligible costs up to a maximum per home, set by your income level and what you heat with now. Amounts for invoices dated on or after July 6, 2026:
| Switching from | System | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas, propane or oil | Central ducted (or 3+ head multi-split) | $13,000 | $7,000 | $3,500 |
| Oil | Single-head mini-split | $7,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Gas or propane | Single-head mini-split | $5,500 | $4,500 | $1,000 |
| Electricity | Heat pump | $5,000 | Not available | Not available |
Level 3 is only for ground-oriented homes (CleanBC’s program pages define which homes count) switching from gas, propane or oil. Oil-heated homes need to show at least 500 litres of oil a year, and any backup heat must be electric or wood.
Which CleanBC income level are you?
Your level depends on how many people live in the home and the combined pre-tax income of the adults (dependants excluded):
| People in the home | Level 1 up to | Level 2 up to | Level 3 up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $51,100 | $63,900 | $102,100 |
| 2 | $63,600 | $79,500 | $127,200 |
| 3 | $78,200 | $97,700 | $156,300 |
| 4 | $94,900 | $118,600 | $189,800 |
| 5 | $107,600 | $134,500 | $215,200 |
| 6 | $121,400 | $151,700 | $242,700 |
| 7 or more | $135,100 | $168,900 | $270,200 |
There’s also a property value limit for registrations from April 1, 2026: an assessed value of $1,200,000 or less for levels 1 and 2, and $1,820,000 or less for level 3.
Are there extra rebates in northern BC?
Yes, two. For homes in the District of 100 Mile House and north of it:
- Home Renovation Rebate, any income: up to $6,000 for a heat pump replacing oil heat, or $8,000 replacing natural gas or propane.
- Energy Savings Program top-up, levels 1 and 2: $3,000 for a central, multi-split or two single-head system, or $1,500 for one single-head mini-split, for homes on BC Hydro electric service.
BC Hydro vs CleanBC: which rebate should you use?
Every home gets one rebate for its primary heating system across all of BC’s programs, including the Home Renovation Rebate, the Energy Savings Program and FortisBC’s income-qualified and dual-fuel programs. So the question is which one pays you more:
| Your situation | Usually the better fit |
|---|---|
| Electric heat, any income | Home Renovation Rebate: up to $4,000 |
| Electric heat, income level 1 | Energy Savings Program: up to $5,000 |
| Gas, propane or oil, income levels 1–3 | Energy Savings Program: up to $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 |
| Gas, propane or oil, northern BC, income above the levels | Home Renovation Rebate: up to $8,000 (gas or propane) or $6,000 (oil) |
One gap to know about: outside northern BC, the Home Renovation Rebate only lists heat pump rebates for electrically heated homes. If you heat with gas or oil, live further south and your income is above level 3, the CleanBC programs above won’t cover a heat pump. FortisBC gas customers should check FortisBC’s own programs; CleanBC’s rules list a FortisBC dual-fuel program among the heating rebates.
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A worked example
These numbers show the arithmetic. They’re an example, not a quote.
- Electric baseboards in Surrey, any income: a whole-home heat pump earns $4,000 from BC Hydro.
- Oil furnace, income level 2, central heat pump: $7,000 from the Energy Savings Program, or $10,000 with the northern top-up if the home is in Prince George.
- Gas furnace in a house, income level 3, central heat pump: $3,500.
How do you apply, step by step?
Energy Savings Program (income-qualified):
- Read the requirements and check your income level and property value.
- Pre-register in the Energy Savings Program portal and get an eligibility code. Income documents must be dated within 12 months of pre-registration.
- Get quotes from registered contractors. Self-installations aren’t eligible.
- Install within 3 months of your approval date, or you’ll need to re-apply.
- The contractor claims the rebate, and you pay the rest.
Home Renovation Rebate (any income): hire an HPCN contractor, confirm the heat pump meets BC Hydro’s product and installation requirements, and apply through BC Hydro (or FortisBC, if that’s your electricity provider).
What about the new federal heat pump rebate?
On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for households below the median income and $2,000 for other eligible homeowners, for heat pumps on its Eligible Products List, with no energy audits required. A later federal release says it’s launching in 2027. The portal, income definitions and the rules for combining it with BC’s programs haven’t been published. See our federal heat pump rebate guide for what’s confirmed so far.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the heat pump rebate in BC in 2026?
Up to $4,000 from BC Hydro’s Home Renovation Rebate for homes heated with electricity, at any income. Up to $13,000 from CleanBC’s Energy Savings Program for income-qualified homes switching from gas, propane or oil to a central heat pump.
Can I get both the BC Hydro and CleanBC heat pump rebates?
No. Each home gets one rebate for its primary heating system across all BC programs, so choose the one that pays more for your situation.
Do I qualify for a heat pump rebate if I heat with natural gas?
Yes, through the Energy Savings Program if your income is within levels 1 to 3, or through the Home Renovation Rebate if you live in 100 Mile House or further north.
Do I need to pre-register?
For the Energy Savings Program, yes: pre-register and get your eligibility code before installing. The code is valid for upgrades completed within 3 months of approval.
Do I have to use a specific contractor?
Yes. BC Hydro’s rebate requires a Home Performance Contractor Network member, and the Energy Savings Program requires a contractor registered for that program.
Can renters get a heat pump rebate?
Renters can apply with the property owner’s consent form. Utility accounts in a landlord’s or strata corporation’s name aren’t eligible.
Are FortisBC customers eligible?
Yes. The Home Renovation Rebate is funded by BC Hydro and FortisBC, and FortisBC electricity customers apply through FortisBC.
Is there a federal heat pump rebate in BC?
One has been announced, but it isn’t open yet. The federal government says it launches in 2027.
Sources
- BC Hydro, Heat pump rebates, checked October 28, 2026.
- CleanBC Better Homes, Home Renovation Rebate Program, checked October 28, 2026.
- CleanBC Better Homes, Energy Savings Program, checked October 28, 2026.
- CleanBC Better Homes, Energy Savings Program requirements (invoices on or after July 6, 2026), checked October 28, 2026.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Heat Pump Rebate backgrounder, October 8, 2026.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, news release (“launching in 2027”), October 16, 2026.
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