Water heater rebates in British Columbia
For a heat pump water heater in British Columbia, the Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRR) pays up to $1,000. Income-qualified households can get more, up to $4,500, through the CleanBC Energy Savings Program.
8 current programs cover water heaters in British Columbia, from the province, 2 utilities and 3 city and regional programs. HRR only pays when a licensed contractor does the work. Checked October 19, 2026.
Water heaters · British Columbia
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| Utility | |
| Home Renovation Rebate ProgramHeat pump water heater (replacing an electric water heater) | $1,000 |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $1,000 |
Also available in some cities
Not added to the total
Up to $4,500 if your income qualifies, through CleanBC Energy Savings Program (ground-oriented homes).
8 current programs for water heaters
Water heater rebates in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialBritish Columbia
CleanBC Energy Savings Program (ground-oriented homes)
Income-tested rebates, paid directly to registered contractors, that cover up to the full cost of a heat pump or heat pump water heater for lower- and middle-income B.C. households.
$16,500
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialBritish Columbia
CleanBC Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebate
Income-tested rebates of up to $5,000 for an in-suite heat pump and up to $3,500 for a heat pump water heater in electrically heated condos and apartments.
$8,500
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
Home Renovation Rebate Program
Rebates for B.C. households of any income for heat pumps in electrically heated homes, insulation, windows and doors, and heat pump water heaters, plus larger heat pump rebates for northern homes leaving oil, gas or propane.
$12,500
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenUtilityVancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Vernon, West Kelowna, White Rock, Sun Peaks, Mission, Agassiz
BC Hydro Community-Based Offers
BC Hydro customers in select postal codes, including parts of Vancouver west of Cambie, select Victoria neighbourhoods and Surrey's Campbell Heights, get extra rebates on heat pumps, EV chargers and some appliances. The heat pump top-up is $4,000 for whole-home heating.
$4,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate Program
Rebates of up to $2,250 for an in-suite heat pump and $1,000 for a heat pump water heater in electrically heated condos, apartments and stacked townhomes, with no income test.
$3,250
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 19, 2026OpenMunicipalVancouver
Heritage Multi-Unit Retrofit Grant
Owners of pre-1940 or heritage-listed Vancouver houses that have two or more units, or are being converted, can get up to $5,000 toward energy upgrades when switching from gas or oil to electric heating or hot water. Evaluations are covered too.
$5,000
max grant per building
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalRegional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan
HomeSave Central Kootenays Retrofit Rebate and Loan Access
Homes anywhere in the Regional District of Central Kootenay can earn a $2,500 or $5,000 rebate for upgrades that cut energy use by at least 20% or 50%, plus free advice, subsidized EnerGuide evaluations and access to a credit union retrofit loan.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalVictoria
Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot (City of Victoria)
Owners of older gas-heated rental apartment buildings in Victoria can get a municipal property tax exemption covering up to 100% of eligible costs to switch to electric heating or hot water, for up to 10 years.
Varies
Tax credit
Closed programs for water heaters3 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Loan
An interest-free loan of $5,000 to $40,000 for energy retrofits that closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. Homeowners already approved can still finish their projects.
$40,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Grant
The federal grant of up to $5,000 for home retrofits (plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations) is fully closed. New applications stopped in February 2024 and the final payment deadline passed on December 31, 2025.
$5,600
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalWest Vancouver
West Vancouver Electrical Service Upgrade and Heat Pump Water Heater Top-Ups
West Vancouver's top-ups of $1,500 for an electrical service upgrade and $1,000 for a heat pump water heater ended April 11, 2025.
$1,500
max rebate
Rebate
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced Canada Greener Homes Loan and what replaced CGHG.
Choosing a heat pump water heater in British Columbia
The first tip comes from the program’s own steps. Each program’s rules come first.
- How HRR works in B.C.
- Check that your home and upgrade qualify on the BC Hydro or FortisBC rebate pages. Get quotes from HPCN contractors and have the work done.
- Check the space
- Heat pump water heaters pull heat from the surrounding air and need room around them, ideally in a basement or utility room that stays above about 7 °C.
- Plan the condensate drain
- They produce condensate, so you need a nearby floor drain or a small pump.
- Confirm the model is listed
- Most rebates require an ENERGY STAR certified model. Check the model number before you buy.
Other upgrades in British Columbia
- Heat pumps19 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Insulation8 current programsopen today, up to$6,700
- Windows & doors6 current programsopen today, up to$2,000
- Air sealing6 current programs
- Energy audits8 current programs
- Solar panels5 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Home batteries3 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- EV chargers3 current programsopen today, up to$350
- Furnaces & boilers1 current program
- Appliances2 current programs
- Loans & financing6 current programs
- Free upgrades6 current programs
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