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Energy Savings Program · CleanBC Better Homes

Make your home cleaner,
warmer, and more affordable

Income-qualified BC households can access major rebates on heat pumps, insulation, windows, and more — with the contractor handling most of the paperwork.

$16,000 Max heat pump rebate (ESP Level 1)
$9,500 Max windows & doors rebate
$5,500 Max insulation rebate
3 Income levels supported
Apply now — official portal See rebate amounts
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Eligibility

Who is this program for?

The Energy Savings Program is open to low and middle income BC households who want to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable.

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Lives in an eligible BC homeMust be a year-round primary residence, at least 12 months old, located in British Columbia.
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Meets income qualification requirementsCombined pre-tax household income must fall within one of the three ESP income levels. See the income table below.
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Has a residential utility accountA household member must have a residential electricity account with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or a municipal utility.
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Homeowner or eligible tenantYou qualify if you own your home, or if you are a tenant paying your own energy utility bills (landlord consent form required).
Documentation

What you need to apply

Have the following ready before you start your application on the official portal. Your contractor will help with the rest.

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BC Services Card or BCeid account login
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Property value of your home
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BC Hydro account number
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FortisBC account number
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Number of adults living in the home
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Proof of income for all adults (NOA)
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Client name and property address
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Primary and secondary heating system details
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Primary water heating system details
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Landlord Consent Form (if renting)
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Strata/Equity Co-op Consent Form (if applicable)
Income eligibility

Which income level do you qualify for?

Rebate amounts depend on your household size and combined pre-tax annual income of all adults in the home. Find your row below.

Property value limit $1,200,000 ESP Level 1 & Level 2
Property value limit $1,820,000 ESP Level 3
Based on BC Assessment listing
for year of registration
Household size ESP Level 1
Max combined income		 ESP Level 2
Max combined income		 ESP Level 3
Max combined income
1 person$47,007$61,697$99,891
2 persons$58,522$76,810$124,358
3 persons$71,945$94,428$152,884
4 persons$87,350$114,647$185,620
5 persons$99,072$130,032$210,528
6 persons$111,735$146,653$237,438
7+ persons$124,402$163,277$264,353

Income is based on the combined pre-tax annual income of all adults in the home, excluding dependents. Use your most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the CRA as proof of income.

Maximum rebate amounts

What you can get — rebate breakdown

The table below shows maximum rebate amounts for natural gas or propane heated homes. Amounts vary by ESP level.

🏠 Applicable to: Natural gas or propane heated homes
Upgrade type ESP Level 1 ESP Level 2 ESP Level 3
Central Ducted & 3-Head Multi-Split Heat Pump
Switch from gas/propane to electric heat pump
$16,000
maximum
$12,000
maximum
$10,500
maximum
Heat Pump Water Heater
Replaces gas, propane or oil water heating
$3,500
maximum
$3,500
maximum
$3,500
maximum
Windows & Doors
Energy-efficient window and door upgrades
$9,500
maximum
$9,500
maximum
No rebate
Insulation
Wall, attic, basement or crawlspace insulation
$5,500
maximum
$5,500
maximum
No rebate
Electrical Service Upgrade
Panel upgrade required to support new equipment
$5,000
maximum
$3,500
maximum
$1,500
maximum
Ventilation
Heat recovery ventilation and air quality upgrades
$1,600
maximum
$1,600
maximum
No rebate
Health & Safety
Mould, pests, and other health-related remediation
$800
maximum
$800
maximum
No rebate

Rebate amounts shown are maximums for natural gas or propane heated homes. Amounts may differ for oil-heated or electrically heated homes. Rebates cannot exceed the actual cost of the upgrade. Always verify current amounts at betterhomesbc.ca.

Rebate calculator

Find out what you qualify for

Answer a few quick questions about your home and household to see which rebates you may be eligible for.

Step 1 of 6
1
What type of home do you live in?
Rebate amounts and eligible upgrades vary by home type.
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Ground-oriented home
House, townhouse, duplex, or rowhouse
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Condo / apartment
Unit in a multi-unit residential building
2
Do you own your home or rent?
Tenants may qualify if they pay their own energy bills. A landlord consent form is required.
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I own my home
I am the registered owner
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I rent
I pay my own energy utility bills
3
What is your primary heating fuel?
The type of fuel your home currently uses determines which upgrades and rebate amounts apply.
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Natural gas or propane
Your home's main heat source runs on gas or propane
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Oil
Furnace or boiler fuelled by heating oil
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Electricity or wood
Electric baseboard, heat pump, or wood stove
4
How many people live in your home?
Include all household members. Income thresholds increase with household size.
1
person
2
persons
3
persons
4
persons
5
persons
6
persons
7+
persons
5
What is your combined household income?
This is the combined pre-tax income of all adults in your home. Use your most recent CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA).
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What is your home's assessed value?
Based on your BC Assessment listing for the year of registration. You can find this on the BC Assessment website.
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Under $1,200,000
Eligible for ESP Level 1, 2, and 3
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$1,200,001 – $1,820,000
Eligible for ESP Level 3 only
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Over $1,820,000
Unfortunately not eligible for this program
Process

How it works — 5 simple steps

You apply once and your registered contractor handles the rebate claim directly — you simply pay the remaining balance after the rebate is deducted.

1
Read the eligibility requirements
Review income levels, property value limits, and home type requirements on the official portal.
2
Pre-register & get your code
Apply once at BCEnergySavingsProgram.ca. You'll receive an eligibility code valid for 6 months — reusable for multiple upgrades.
3
Get quotes from registered contractors
Only upgrades installed by an ESP-registered contractor qualify. Use the contractor search tool at betterhomesbc.ca.
4
Install the upgrade
Your contractor completes the installation. Make sure all documentation is collected before work begins.
5
Contractor claims the rebate — you pay the rest
The contractor submits the rebate application and deducts it from your final invoice. You pay only the remaining balance.
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Apply once — use your code for multiple upgrades You only need to register for the Energy Savings Program once. Your eligibility code can be reused for multiple rebates within the 6-month validity window. After 6 months, you will need to re-apply to confirm your eligibility.
Get started

Apply or get support

Ready to apply, or have questions? Here's exactly where to go.

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Apply online — official portal
Pre-register, get your eligibility code, and check the status of your application through the official BC Energy Savings Program portal.
Go to application portal
📞 604-910-6360
✉️ info@whatsnewbc.com
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Questions about home upgrades?
Free energy coaches can help you understand which upgrades are right for your home, which programs you can combine, and how to get started — at no cost to you.
Talk to an energy coach
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Source

All rebate figures and program details on this page are sourced from BetterHomesBC.ca — Energy Savings Program and the official BC Energy Savings Program portal. WhatsNewBC is an independent community information site and is not affiliated with the BC Government, CleanBC, BC Hydro, or FortisBC. Rebate amounts are subject to change — always verify current details at the official source before making decisions. Rebate amounts shown apply to natural gas or propane heated homes. Last reviewed: April 2026.