CleanBC Better Homes / Energy Savings Program (BC)
British Columbia's home-energy program family. Standard rebates up to $11,000 for switching from oil or gas to an electric heat pump, and an income-qualified stream offering up to $16,000 toward a heat pump plus additional support for electrical panels, insulation, windows and ventilation. $50M funded in each of 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Official program page ↗Amounts
| Oil/gas to heat pump (standard) | Up to $11,000 |
| Income-qualified stream | Up to $16,000 for a heat pump |
| Electrical panel upgrade (income-qualified) | Additional rebates available |
| Insulation, windows, ventilation | Additional rebates per measure |
Who qualifies
- ✓BC homeowner; home currently heated with a fossil-fuel system for the switch rebates
- ✓Income-qualified stream uses household income thresholds
- ✓Installation by a registered/participating contractor is required for most rebates
- ✓Note: income-qualified stream participants cannot also receive the federal OHPA grant
How to apply
- Use the Better Homes BC rebate search to confirm current amounts for your situation
- Choose a registered contractor (required for the rebate on most measures)
- Complete the installation and submit the application with documentation
- Income-qualified applicants apply through the Energy Savings Program stream
Stacking with other programs
Standard-stream rebates can combine with municipal and utility top-ups and the Greener Homes Loan. The income-qualified stream replaces (not stacks with) federal OHPA.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the BC heat pump rebate in 2026?
Up to $11,000 for switching from oil or gas in the standard stream, and up to $16,000 through the income-qualified Energy Savings Program stream.
Can I stack CleanBC with the federal oil-to-heat-pump grant?
Only in the standard stream. If you go through the income-qualified stream, you can't also receive OHPA — the programs are designed as one path or the other.
Amounts and rules are set by the program administrator and change without notice. Always confirm on the official page before purchasing equipment.