Oil to Heat Pump Affordability
Support for households replacing oil furnaces or boilers with heat pumps, often aimed at lower and median incomes.
Federal heat pump support
Federal Heat Pump Rebates for BC Homeowners
Federal support for heat pumps has shifted. Here is a plain guide to what has been offered and how it fits with BC programs.
- Federal programs explained
- Oil-heated homes covered
- BC offers checked too
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Overview
The federal heat pump rebate picture
When people search for a federal heat pump rebate, they are often thinking of the Canada Greener Homes Grant. That grant has closed to new applicants. Federal support has continued in other forms, mainly the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program, which targets households switching from oil heating, and the Canada Greener Homes Loan, an interest-free loan for energy retrofits. Intake, eligibility and terms for these programs have changed, so it pays to check before you plan around them.
For most BC homeowners heating with natural gas or electric baseboards, provincial CleanBC programs and utility offers are now the main source of heat pump rebates. Federal and provincial support has sometimes been stackable. Able Pro looks at all of it together when we quote, tells you what applies to your home and helps you prepare the paperwork. We never promise approval, because each program decides independently.
Federal programs and how they connect
A quick map of federal options and the BC programs that often sit beside them.
Canada Greener Homes Loan
An interest-free federal loan for retrofits that has required home energy evaluations; check its current intake.
Greener Homes Grant closed
No new applications are being accepted, so plans should not count on it.
CleanBC heat pump rebates
The province's programs remain the main source of heat pump support for most BC homes.
Utility programs
BC Hydro and FortisBC offers have supported heat pumps and dual fuel conversions.
Local government top-ups
Some municipalities have added funding on top of provincial heat pump rebates.
Included
Getting ready for a federal application
- Proof that you own and live in the home
- Evidence of current heating fuel, such as oil delivery receipts
- Household income information if a program has income criteria
- Any EnerGuide or home energy evaluation reports
- Recent electricity bills and account numbers
- Your quote with proposed heat pump model numbers
- Confirmation of whether pre-approval is required
How it works
How we help with federal and BC programs
- 1
Map the programs
We check which federal, provincial and local programs are open for your situation.
- 2
Choose eligible equipment
We select heat pumps that meet efficiency rules and suit your home's heating needs.
- 3
Install and record
We install the system, remove old oil equipment if needed and document the job.
- 4
Support the claim
We help you complete each program's forms and gather the required documents.
Why Able Pro for heat pump rebates
Status checked
Federal programs change, so we confirm what is open before you rely on it.
Heat pump experience
Ducted, ductless and cold-climate heat pumps are a core part of our work.
Honest numbers
Your quote shows the full project cost, separate from any expected support.
Help by phone
Questions about forms? Call (236) 222-2222 and we will walk you through them.
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Questions homeowners ask us
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
Is there still a federal heat pump grant?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant has closed to new applicants. Federal support has continued mainly through the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program and the Canada Greener Homes Loan, both with their own rules and changing intake.
I heat with oil. What federal support might apply?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program was created for households switching from oil to a heat pump, often with income criteria. BC programs have also offered support for oil-heated homes. We check what is open for you.
Can I combine federal and provincial heat pump rebates?
Stacking has been allowed in some cases and limited in others. We explain how the current programs interact for your project.
Do I need a home energy evaluation?
Some federal programs have required an evaluation before and after the retrofit. We confirm the requirements before your installation is scheduled.
How much is the federal heat pump rebate?
Amounts depend on the program, your income and your home, and have changed over time. We confirm current figures with you during the quote.
Book your visit
Check your federal and BC options
Call (236) 222-2222 or book online and we will help you find the heat pump support that applies today.
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