Every heat pump program we found, with the equipment rule that decides which models qualify. Checked against each program's own page on October 19, 2026.
Home Renovation Rebate — air-source heat pump replacing electric heat
Open BC Hydro and FortisBC (electricity customers), under CleanBC Better Homes
Heat pump amountsDucted or ductless (mini-split, multi-split or central) replacing hard-wired electric heat: whole home $4,000; partial home $1,500 (same amount from BC Hydro or FortisBC). BC Hydro limited-time bonus: up to $1,000 for an eligible air-source heat pump completed, invoiced and paid between August 1 and October 31, 2026, apply by November 30, 2026, first come first served while funds last. No ground-source rebate appears in the program's requirements or BC Hydro's rebate table.
Equipment ruleListed as a qualifying system on the Qualified Heat Pump Product List (BC Hydro's 'rebate-eligible heat pump list' lookup, app.bchydro.com/hero/HeatPumpLookup) with a variable-speed compressor; SEER ≥ 16 and HSPF (Region IV) ≥ 10.0, or SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 (Region IV) ≥ 8.5; minimum 12,000 BTU (1 ton) rated at 8°C/47°F; AHRI certified reference; sized to hold 22°C at −5°C (or at local design temperature in colder areas, e.g. −23°C in Kamloops). Whole home: also on the NEEP Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump list,…
Other conditionsHome primarily heated by electricity and the heat pump replaces a hard-wired electric system; wood-heated homes get no heat pump rebate. Installed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member verified for heating and cooling (no self-installs). One primary space-heating rebate per home; year-round primary residence at least 12 months old; apply within 6 months. New…
betterhomesbc.ca ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
Home Renovation Rebate — Northern heat pump offers (north of and including 100 Mile House)
Open CleanBC (Province of B.C.), for BC Hydro electricity customers
Heat pump amountsConverting from oil, propane or natural gas: ductless mini-split, ductless multi-split or central ducted (Tier 2) $6,000 (same amount for every fossil fuel); Northern dual fuel heat pump with fossil-fuel backup $4,500 (BC Hydro's table: PNG residential gas customers); air-to-water $6,000 for space heating or $7,000 combined space and water; northern heat pump water heater $1,000. Better Homes BC's overview says 'up to $6,000' for oil-heated and 'up to $8,000' for gas- or propane-heated northern homes; none of the…
Equipment ruleQualified Heat Pump Product List; SEER ≥ 16 and HSPF (Region IV) ≥ 10.0, or SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 (Region IV) ≥ 8.5; minimum 12,000 BTU (1 ton); variable-speed compressor for ductless and central systems (not required for northern dual fuel); central ducted maximum static pressure ≥ 0.6 in. WC; ductless mini-split only in homes of 1,200 sq ft or less; sized to work as the home's primary heating. Air-to-water: on the Air-to-Water Heat Pump Qualifying List, commissioned in the DSMAlly app. Dual fuel:…
Other conditionsHome connected to BC Hydro and at or north of latitude 51.628°N; fossil-fuel system removed with proof (BC Hydro's table lets northern homes heated mainly by an oil furnace keep it as backup); HPCN contractor; apply within 6 months of the invoice; one primary space-heating rebate per home.
betterhomesbc.ca ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
FortisBC dual fuel heating system rebate (heat pump + gas furnace)
Open FortisBC (natural gas)
Heat pump amounts$4,000 for an eligible dual-fuel system (heat pump paired with a gas furnace); also $4,000 for Revelstoke customers on FortisBC piped propane. Better Homes BC's separate FortisBC dual-fuel page still shows an older offer ($10,000, or $13,000 for Revelstoke piped propane, furnace at least 10 years old), which conflicts with FortisBC's own page, the October 15, 2026 requirements and BC Hydro's October 2026 rebate table.
Equipment ruleQualified Heat Pump Product List; SEER ≥ 16 and HSPF ≥ 10.00, or SEER2 ≥ 15.20 and HSPF2 ≥ 8.50 (Region IV); AHRI certified reference listing the outdoor unit, indoor unit and furnace; minimum 12,000 BTU (1 ton); program-approved heat load calculation (rule-of-thumb sizing rejected); switch-over control set to 5°C or lower (Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island) or 2°C or lower (Southern Interior, Northern B.C.) for the life of the system; propane backup must be a two-pipe direct-vent furnace.
Other conditionsFortisBC natural gas or piped-propane customer replacing a gas or piped-propane furnace at least 15 years old (requirements for invoices dated on or after October 15, 2026); Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor who is an HPCN member; commissioning in DSMAlly; apply within 6 months.
fortisbc.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
CleanBC Energy Savings Program (income-qualified rebates)
Open Province of B.C. (CleanBC Better Homes), supported by BC Hydro and FortisBC
Heat pump amountsUp to 100% of eligible costs, capped by income level (Levels 1/2/3): central ducted or 3-head multi-split replacing oil, gas or propane $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500; replacing electric or wood $5,000 (Level 1) or $4,000 (Level 2, wood only); 2-head multi-split or two single-head mini-splits: oil $11,000 / $5,500 / $3,000, gas or propane $11,000 / $5,500 / $1,000; single-head mini-split: oil $7,000 / $5,000 / $3,000, gas or propane $5,500 / $4,500 / $1,000; air-to-water space heating $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 from…
Equipment ruleListed as a qualifying system on the Qualified Heat Pump Product List; SEER ≥ 16.0 and HSPF ≥ 10.0, or SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 ≥ 8.5 (Region IV); variable-speed compressor; minimum 12,000 BTU (1 ton); sized to work as the home's primary heating, and a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation 'may be requested'; dual fuel needs a program-approved calculation (rule-of-thumb sizing rejected). No NEEP requirement stated.
Other conditionsPre-register for an eligibility code (valid 3 months) with proof of income; Level 3 only for ground-oriented homes switching from gas, propane or oil. Registered Energy Savings Program contractor buys, supplies and installs, deducts the rebate and claims within 6 months (no self-installs). Gas/propane conversions must remove all fossil-fuel heating equipment and…
betterhomesbc.ca ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
BC Hydro Energy Conservation Assistance Program (free upgrades; Greener Homes Affordability partner)
Open · limits apply BC Hydro, with federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program funding
Heat pump amountsFree home energy evaluation and recommended upgrades at no cost: electrically heated homes may get a ducted or ductless air-source heat pump; homes heated by natural gas, oil, propane or wood may be switched to an electric heat pump, or get a dual-fuel (hybrid) system. Two years of service and maintenance for qualifying BC Hydro electrically heated homes.
Equipment ruleChosen and installed by the program; no model list or certification published. 'Not all homes qualify for a heat pump or fuel switching.'
Other conditionsHousehold income at or under $51,100 (1 person) to $135,100 (7+), previous year, all adults counted; owners and tenants who hold the utility account (landlord consent form); detached homes, townhomes, rowhomes, plexes and manufactured homes, with apartments and condos 'available in Fall 2026'; Pacific Northern Gas customers can apply since August 25, 2026. First come, first…
Statuslimited
bchydro.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
FortisBC income-qualified heat pump rebate and free upgrades
Open FortisBC
Heat pump amountsFortisBC's income-qualified heat pump page says 'Get up to $12,000 in rebates' for upgrading an electric furnace or baseboard heaters to a high-efficiency air-source heat pump. FortisBC also delivers free home energy evaluations and upgrades for income-qualified households (Greener Homes Affordability partner).
Equipment rule'High-efficiency air source heat pump'; the detailed terms didn't load for us, so the equipment list and criteria aren't confirmed.
Other conditionsIncome-qualified customers; can't be combined with the Home Renovation Rebate. Income limits, territory (electric vs gas customers) and status not verified.
fortisbc.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026
