Heat pump water heater rebates
Get up to $1,000 for installing a new electric heat pump water heater
Time to upgrade your water heater? Upgrade to an electric heat pump water heater. This technology allows you to heat the water by capturing warmth from your home's ambient air.
An ENERGY STAR© certified heat pump water heater uses an average of 50% less energy than a standard electrical water heater.
Learn more about how electric heat pump water heaters work and how they can benefit your home.
Looking to build an energy-efficient home from the start? Including energy efficient technology, like a heat pump water heater, helps set your development apart and build to a higher standard. Learn more about how your project can meet these standards early on.
Heat pump water heater rebate options
| Upgrade | Rebate available |
|---|---|
| Electric heat pump water heater | $1,000 |
Make sure your upgrade is eligible
Once you've checked that your home is eligible for this program, review the following eligibility criteria for this specific rebate.
Product eligibility
- Eligible electric heat pump water heaters are listed in Tier 2 or higher on NEEA's Advanced Water Heater Specification Qualified Products List for Heat Pump Water Heaters.
- Emergency replacement of a broken electric heat pump water heater or existing electric heat pump water heater is not eligible.
Installation requirements
- The existing water heater being replaced must be the primary water heater (if the home uses more than one water heater).
- The electric heat pump water heater installed must be new, in good working order, not previously installed in another home or building.
- All upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a GST number and a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed. Self installations are not eligible.
- If you're an E-Plus rate customer, you can replace existing space and water heating equipment and your E-Plus service won't be interrupted.
Application deadline and required documents
You must submit your rebate application and all supporting documentation within six months of the invoice date.
The only supporting document required for our electric heat pump water heater rebate is the invoice. Make sure the invoice meets all the requirements, outlined in our heat pump water heater sample invoice [PDF, 110 KB].
Get a bonus rebate of up to $2,000
If you complete more than one upgrade in your home, you may qualify for a bonus rebate up to $2,000.
This rebate offer is part of the home renovation rebate program, which is a partnership between the Government of B.C., BC Hydro and FortisBC to support British Columbians in making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.
Related programs
- Condo and Apartment Rebate Program: Available to owners of a condo or apartment unit, includes rebates for heat pump water heaters. Offered by BC Hydro.
- FortisBC: Rebates on natural gas water heating systems.