BC's grid is already ~90% clean thanks to hydro — so the biggest wins for BC homeowners are electrifying heating and transport, backed by some of Canada's richest rebate programs.
Approximate figures from public federal and provincial energy profiles — every home and utility territory differs, so treat these as the starting map, not the destination.
BC Hydro closed net metering to new customers in July 2026 — new solar customers are paid a flat per-kWh rate for exported power instead. New BC Hydro rebates for solar and home batteries help offset the up-front cost; check the rebate finder for current terms.
With clean, affordable electricity, swapping gas or oil heating for a heat pump is BC's single biggest home-emissions win — and CleanBC pays for a large share of it.
Charging on BC's hydro grid makes an EV nearly emission-free per kilometre. The provincial passenger-EV rebate is on hold, but the federal incentive and BC Hydro charger rebates (with municipal top-ups) still apply.
Kamloops, Kelowna and the Kootenays see far more sun than the coast — solar pencils out well beyond the Lower Mainland.
Federal programs apply everywhere and usually stack with local ones. Program terms change — confirm details on the official page before applying, and or search by your exact address to add municipal programs.
BC Hydro — Rebate of $500 per kWh for home battery storage paired with solar. The top amount needs the battery enrolled in BC Hydro's Peak Saver program.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / FortisBC with NRCan — No-cost retrofits like insulation and heat pumps for low- to median-income households, delivered through BC utilities on a referral basis.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Better Homes (BC Hydro / FortisBC / Province) — Large income-tiered rebates to switch from gas, propane, oil or wood heating to a heat pump, plus heat pump water heaters, electrical service upgrades and ventilation. You must get an eligibility code before starting work.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / CleanBC Go Electric — Rebates for strata and apartment buildings for EV Ready plans, wiring infrastructure and chargers.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10FortisBC — FortisBC electricity customers can get a rebate toward an eligible home Level 2 charger.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10FortisBC — FortisBC electricity customers in the southern Interior can get heat pump, heat pump water heater, EV charger and appliance rebates similar to BC Hydro's.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro & FortisBC — Free home energy evaluation and free installation of upgrades like insulation, draft-proofing, bathroom fans and even heat pumps for income-qualified households.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Province of BC / municipalities — Some municipalities offer incentives for new homes built to higher BC Energy Step Code levels.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / FortisBC — Free kits with items like LED bulbs, weather-stripping and efficient showerheads for income-qualified households.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / FortisBC — Rebate for replacing an electric tank water heater with a heat pump water heater.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / CleanBC Go Electric — Rebate of 50% of the cost of buying and installing an eligible Level 2 charger at a single-family home, row home or duplex, up to $350. Indigenous applicants can get up to $750.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Better Homes — An extra rebate when you complete two or more eligible upgrades, or a larger bonus tied to your EnerGuide score improvement.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro / CleanBC Better Homes — For any income: rebates to replace electric baseboards or an electric furnace with an air-source heat pump. A limited-time bonus adds up to $1,000 for installs finished by October 31, 2026.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Better Homes (BC Hydro / FortisBC) — Rebates for any income on attic, wall and crawlspace insulation, and for ENERGY STAR windows and doors. Bonuses are available when you do several upgrades.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC / BC Hydro — Energy coaching and incentives for heat pumps, plus higher solar and battery rebates for Indigenous and remote communities.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10FortisBC — FortisBC gas customers can get rebates on insulation, windows and doors, connected thermostats and switching from oil or propane to gas. The dual-fuel heat pump rebate has ended.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Province of BC — No 7% PST on solar panels and related system components, or on qualifying e-bikes. Applied at the till.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10SCRAP-IT BC — Scrap an older gas vehicle and get a cash incentive. The larger EV purchase incentives have been scaled back.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro — Since July 1, 2026, new solar customers are paid a flat 10¢/kWh for power exported to the grid instead of traditional net metering.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10BC Hydro — Rebate of $1,000 per kW for a grid-tied solar system on a single-family home, installed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member. Accepting the rebate puts you on the new self-generation rate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Go Electric — Rebates for zero-emission motorcycles, cargo e-bikes, utility vehicles, trucks and buses — mostly aimed at businesses and organizations.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Kamloops — Kamloops adds up to $150 to the BC Hydro home charger rebate, plus top-ups for apartment and condo EV Ready projects.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Kamloops — Borrow a thermal imaging camera to find drafts and heat loss in your home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Regional District of Nanaimo — Rural RDN residents can get $150 toward an eligible Level 2 home charger on top of BC Hydro's rebate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Regional District of Nanaimo — Rebate for solar and other renewable systems in RDN electoral areas, with extra help if a variance permit is needed.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10District of Saanich — Top-ups for apartment and condo buildings planning and wiring for EV charging.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10District of Squamish — Squamish adds up to $150 to the BC Hydro home charger rebate, plus multi-unit EV Ready top-ups.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Vancouver Heritage Foundation — Grants for energy upgrades on heritage homes in Vancouver.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Go Electric — The provincial rebate on new and used EVs is on hold and not accepting applications. The federal EV Affordability Program may still apply.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CleanBC Better Homes / municipalities — Some BC municipalities used to add top-ups to provincial heat pump rebates. Many have closed; check your city's listing.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Revenue Agency — Faster tax write-offs for businesses investing in qualifying clean-energy equipment such as solar. Generally not available to homeowners for a principal residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Transport Canada — Point-of-sale incentive on a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, applied by an enrolled dealer. Vehicles must be made in Canada or a free-trade partner country, and non-Canadian-made vehicles must cost $50,000 or less after discounts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Revenue Agency — Recover part of the GST or federal share of HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada) — A new federal rebate for homeowners who install an eligible heat pump. You apply online, with no energy audit needed. Approval is promised within 24 hours, and payment within five days of submitting receipts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10FortisBC — Instead of a rebate, FortisBC electricity customers can finance an air-source heat pump at a low interest rate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Vancity — Credit-union loans for renovations that improve your home's energy efficiency.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Nelson / Nelson Hydro — Low-interest loans for home energy upgrades and e-bikes, repaid on your Nelson Hydro bill.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Penticton — Loans for home energy upgrades for City of Penticton electric customers.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10District of Saanich / Central Saanich — Interest-free financing to help homeowners switch to a heat pump.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CMHC — A partial refund of your CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when you buy or build an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10RBC Royal Bank — A bank loan for energy-efficiency upgrades to your home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Guaranty — A partial mortgage insurance premium refund for borrowers who buy or upgrade to an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Sagen — A mortgage insurance premium refund for buyers of energy-efficient homes, or for owners who complete energy-saving renovations.
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