BC Hydro Rebates 2026: What They Pay and How to Qualify
Every amount links to the official program. Last checked October 1, 2026.
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Short answer: BC Hydro pays up to $4,000 for a heat pump that replaces electric heat (plus a bonus up to $1,000 for installs done by October 31, 2026), up to $5,000 for solar, and up to $5,000 for a battery if you join Peak Saver. Baseboard-heated homes can get free smart thermostats. You must be a BC Hydro customer; FortisBC customers aren't eligible.
BC Hydro rebates: amounts in 2026
| Upgrade | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump, whole home | Up to $4,000 | Replacing electric heat; covers 100% of heating at -5°C; HPCN installer. Source |
| Heat pump, partial | $1,500 | Covers at least 50% of heating; replacing electric heat. Source |
| Heat pump bonus | Up to $1,000 | Installs completed August 1 to October 31, 2026. Source |
| Solar panels | $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000 | Max 50% of cost; technical acceptance before you install. Source |
| Home battery | $500 per kWh: up to $1,500, or $5,000 with Peak Saver | Max 50% of cost; on the qualified list. Tesla gets $0. Source |
| Peak Saver | Battery $500 then $250 a winter; thermostat $100 then $50 | Bill credits for joining winter peak events. Source |
| Smart thermostats | Free, up to 5 | Baseboard heat; from October 2026. Source |
Amounts last checked October 1, 2026 against each program's official page (linked in each row).
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Applications are not open yet. Ottawa says they open in early 2027, and that you can add this rebate on top of provincial ones.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the British Columbia rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
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- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
How to apply
- Check your bill: you must be a BC Hydro customer (FortisBC customers use FortisBC's rebates).
- For a heat pump, hire an installer registered with the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN).
- For solar or a battery, get BC Hydro's technical acceptance before anything is installed.
- Apply after the work is done, with your invoice, while funding lasts.
Recent changes
- 2026-10-31: BC Hydro heat pump bonus. The extra bonus of up to $1,000 on BC Hydro heat pump rebates only covers installs completed by October 31, 2026. Source
- 2026-07-01: BC Hydro net metering. Net metering closed to new customers. New solar owners get the self-generation rate, which pays 10 cents per kWh for power you export. Source
Find your city and an installer
See the exact rebates for your city on the BC rebates page, then compare top-rated installers by city, ranked by Google reviews. No one pays to be listed.
Common questions
Does a Tesla Powerwall qualify for the BC Hydro rebate?
No. Tesla products have been ineligible since March 12, 2025, so a Powerwall gets $0 from the battery rebate. It can still earn Peak Saver credits.
Can I get the BC Hydro heat pump rebate if I heat with gas?
No. BC Hydro's heat pump rebate is for replacing electric heat. Homes switching from gas, oil or propane can look at CleanBC's income-qualified rebates.
I'm in Kelowna. Can I get BC Hydro rebates?
Only if BC Hydro is your electric utility. FortisBC electric customers aren't eligible for BC Hydro rebates and use FortisBC's own offers.
Related: CleanBC income-qualified rebates · Home battery guides · Smart thermostat rebates
Other program guides: CleanBC rebates · Home Renovation Savings · NYS Clean Heat · Mass Save · Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates · BC Hydro Peak Saver · Alberta energy rebates · Federal tax credits · PECO rebates · PPL Electric rebates · Xcel Energy Colorado rebates
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