BC Renovation Energy Rebates 2025: CleanBC & Canada Greener Homes
Energy Efficiency Renovation Rebates in BC
BC homeowners can access significant rebates and incentives for energy-efficient renovation upgrades in 2025. Stacking provincial and federal programs can cover 20–40% of eligible upgrade costs.
CleanBC Better Homes Rebates (BC Hydro / FortisBC)
- Heat pump (air-source): Up to $6,000 from BC Hydro + FortisBC combined
- Heat pump water heater: Up to $1,000
- Smart thermostat: Up to $75
- Weatherization (insulation, air sealing): Up to $4,400
- New windows: Up to $80 per window (limited program)
Canada Greener Homes Grant (Federal)
The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers up to $5,600 for eligible retrofits plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations. Requires pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide assessment.
Eligible upgrades: insulation, air sealing, windows/doors, heat pumps, solar PV, thermostats.
BC Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC)
For homeowners with seniors (65+) or persons with disabilities: up to $10,000 in eligible expenses at 10% = $1,000 refundable tax credit for accessibility renovations.
How to Stack Rebates
Many rebates can be combined. Example: heat pump installation could yield $6,000 (CleanBC) + $5,000 (federal CGHI) + utility rebate = $11,000+ in combined incentives.
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