Heat pump water heater rebate

If it’s time to replace your water heater, consider upgrading to a high-efficiency electric heat pump model – they are up to 200 per cent energy efficient and use warmth from ambient air to heat water in the storage tank.

Eligibility

1. You must be a residential FortisBC or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
2. The home must be a single-family, duplex, row, townhouse or mobile home on a permanent foundation.

Review all the terms and conditions.

Rebate details

Ask your contractor to help you find an eligible heat pump water heater. 

Note: BC Hydro customers with electrically heated homes may be eligible for similar rebates.

How to apply

1. Decide what eligible upgrades are best suited for your home and budget with help from your program-qualified energy advisor and/or contractor.
2. Apply online within six months of completing your installation with the following information:
   • your FortisBC electricity account number, or municipal electricity account number from Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
   • your email
   • scanned copies of all paid invoices showing details of all work performed, including the purchase date, make, model and installation permit numbers (if applicable)
     
     See a sample invoice for heat pump water heaters. Additional supporting documentation may be required in some cases, such as do-it-yourself installations or converting from a gas, oil or propane water heater.
   • If you’re not the utility account holder (e.g. property is a rental), have the account holder complete the consent form.
3. Allow up to 90 days to process your application.

Third-party offers & services

EfficiencyBC

EfficiencyBC is a free service offered by City Green Solutions, a third-party, non-profit organization. It provides homeowners and contractors with information on energy-efficiency upgrades for homes, including:

• Rebates from your local municipality and the Government of BC.
• Energy Coach advice on options and incentives for saving energy. Note: FortisBC is not responsible for any advice provided by the energy coach.

We’re here to help

For questions about home renovation rebates, email homerebates@consumer-response.com or call 1-877-740-0055.

This program is funded in part, by the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.