Rebate bundle: Home renovations
Heat pump water heater rebate
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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
- You must be a residential FortisBC or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
- 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.
Upgrade | Rebate | Requirements |
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High-efficiency heat pump water heater |
$1,000 |
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How to apply
- Decide what eligible upgrades are best suited for your home and budget with help from your program-qualified energy advisor and/or contractor.
- 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.
- 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.