Do CleanBC rebates cover replacement parts, like a worn-out backup element?

No. CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates apply to installing a qualifying heat pump — not to repair parts. When the electric backup elements wear out later, a replacement heat pump element is a small fraction of the cost of a new system.

Does adding electric backup (auxiliary) heat affect my rebate?

Generally no — auxiliary heat strips are a standard part of a cold-climate heat pump install. Eligibility is based on the heat pump meeting the program's efficiency requirements. Confirm the current rules with CleanBC or BC Hydro before you buy.

Can I get a rebate for a dual-fuel or hybrid system?

Often yes, if the heat pump portion meets the program's efficiency tier. The details change, so check the official CleanBC page for the current list of qualifying systems.

Where do I confirm the current rebate amounts?

Amounts and eligibility change often. Treat anything here as general guidance and confirm the latest figures on the official CleanBC and BC Hydro pages before you plan around them.

My heat pump's backup heat feels weak — is that a rebate problem?

No — that's usually a worn auxiliary heating element, not the system itself. Send us your make and model and we'll match the right replacement and ship it across Canada.

BC Heat Pump Rebates: What They Mean for You

Published June 14, 2026

If you’re a British Columbia homeowner, switching to a heat pump can come with meaningful rebates — especially if you’re moving off oil, propane, or natural gas. Here’s a plain-language look at CleanBC Better Homes and what it means once that new system is installed and running.

Heads up: rebate amounts, eligibility, and program rules change. Always confirm the current details on the official Better Homes BC website before you plan around them. We’re a heating-element supplier, not a program administrator, and we’re not affiliated with CleanBC, BC Hydro, FortisBC, or the Province of B.C.

What the program is

CleanBC Better Homes is the Province of B.C.’s home-efficiency program, delivered together with BC Hydro and FortisBC. It offers rebates on energy-efficient upgrades, with the largest amounts going to homeowners who replace a fossil-fuel heating system with an electric heat pump.

What’s typically covered

Air-source heat pumps — rebates for switching from gas, oil, or propane to a qualifying heat pump
Income-qualified top-ups — significantly higher rebates for eligible households
Heat pump water heaters, insulation, windows, and draft-proofing
Federal programs can often be combined — check current stacking rules

Exact dollar amounts depend on your existing heating fuel, your region’s utility, and your household income — see the official site for the current figures.

What this means once your heat pump is in

A rebate gets the system installed — but a heat pump is a long-term appliance, and the electric auxiliary (backup) heating elements inside it do wear out, especially through coastal damp and Interior cold snaps. When that day comes, you don’t need a whole new system — just the right replacement element.

That’s where we come in. We supply and custom-build heat pump elements matched to your make and model and ship across Canada. If your backup heat ever runs weak or cold, send us your details and we’ll find the right part.

For HVAC contractors

If you install heat pumps, rebate programs like CleanBC drive a wave of new systems — and every one is a future service and parts customer. We offer bulk and contractor pricing on heat-strip and furnace elements so you have a single Canadian supplier for replacement parts as those installs age.

Bottom line: take the rebate, enjoy the efficient heat — and when the backup elements eventually wear out, keep the system going for a fraction of the cost of replacing it.

Sources

The program details above are general estimates for guidance only and were not independently verified — always confirm current amounts and eligibility with the official sources below before relying on them:

Frequently asked questions

Do CleanBC rebates cover replacement parts, like a worn-out backup element?: No. CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates apply to installing a qualifying heat pump — not to repair parts. When the electric backup elements wear out later, a replacement heat pump element is a small fraction of the cost of a new system.
Does adding electric backup (auxiliary) heat affect my rebate?: Generally no — auxiliary heat strips are a standard part of a cold-climate heat pump install. Eligibility is based on the heat pump meeting the program's efficiency requirements. Confirm the current rules with CleanBC or BC Hydro before you buy.
Can I get a rebate for a dual-fuel or hybrid system?: Often yes, if the heat pump portion meets the program's efficiency tier. The details change, so check the official CleanBC page for the current list of qualifying systems.
Where do I confirm the current rebate amounts?: Amounts and eligibility change often. Treat anything here as general guidance and confirm the latest figures on the official CleanBC and BC Hydro pages before you plan around them.
My heat pump's backup heat feels weak — is that a rebate problem?: No — that's usually a worn auxiliary heating element, not the system itself. Send us your make and model and we'll match the right replacement and ship it across Canada.

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