Heat Pump Rebates for Gas-Heated BC Homes 2026

Quick answerFor gas-heated BC homes, the main heat pump rebate today is the FortisBC dual fuel rebate: up to $4,000, or $8,000 if income-qualified, when a gas furnace at least 15 years old is replaced with a heat pump plus a new high-efficiency gas furnace. Income-qualified households can also use the CleanBC Energy Savings Program, and Northern BC homes switching from gas can get up to $8,000. A new federal heat pump rebate is expected in early 2027.

If your home is heated by gas, the heat pump rebate you can use depends on three things: the age of your furnace, your household income and your region. Sort those out and the right program is obvious.

Heat pump rebates for gas-heated homes

Your situation	Best-fit rebate	Amount
Gas furnace 15+ years old, ducted home	FortisBC dual fuel rebate	Up to $4,000 · $8,000 income-qualified
Gas furnace or boiler, income-qualified	CleanBC Energy Savings Program	Set by income level (changed July 6, 2026)
Gas heat in Northern BC	Northern fuel-switching rebate	Up to $8,000
Gas heat, not income-qualified, Lower Mainland, going fully off gas	No standard rebate since April 11, 2025	Dual fuel is the rebate route
Any of the above	Federal National Heat Pump Rebate	Coming early 2027

Why dual fuel is the rebate sweet spot

A dual fuel system pairs a central air-source heat pump with a new high-efficiency gas furnace. The heat pump heats your home through most of the year and cools it in summer. Below the switchover temperature (5°C or lower on the coast, 2°C or lower in the Interior and North) the gas furnace takes over, so you’re never short of heat on the coldest nights. FortisBC pays up to $4,000 toward it, or $8,000 for income-qualified households, when it replaces a gas furnace at least 15 years old.

Keeps the comfort and backup of gas heat for the coldest days.
Adds air conditioning with the same system.
Works with the ductwork most Metro Vancouver gas-heated houses already have.
Must be on FortisBC’s qualified dual fuel systems list, with one AHRI reference covering outdoor unit, indoor unit and furnace.

Requirements every heat pump rebate shares

A program-approved heat load calculation, so the system is sized room by room.
An installer who is a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network and listed for that rebate, and TSBC-licensed for gas work.
Qualifying equipment from the program’s list. Self-installs never qualify.
You apply yourself, usually within 6 months of the paid invoice.

What about the federal rebate?

The Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed. On October 8, 2026 the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for households below median income and $2,000 for others, designed to stack with provincial programs. It is not open yet and is expected in early 2027. It isn’t yet known whether installs completed before launch will count, so we’ll update this page when rules are published.

PST on heat pumps

Heat pumps have been exempt from BC’s 7% PST since April 1, 2022, while gas heating equipment is taxed at 12%. On a dual fuel system the heat pump portion is exempt. The October 1, 2026 PST changes didn’t list heat pumps, but confirm the current status with the Ministry of Finance before relying on it.

How BC Wide helps with the heat pump rebate

BC Wide’s own TSBC-licensed gas fitters and Red Seal technicians install and service furnaces, heat pumps and dual fuel systems across Greater Vancouver, never subcontractors. That matters for rebates: the person filling in commissioning data is the person who installed your system, so details match the paperwork.

Phone or email us with your furnace age, home size and city. We’ll confirm which rebate fits, give you a free written estimate for qualifying equipment, and explain how to check any contractor’s listing on the HPCN directory. We answer (604) 473-9690 seven days a week, or write to info@bcwide.ca.

Choosing a heat pump that actually qualifies

The cheapest quote is often the one that loses the rebate: a unit that isn’t on the list, a missing load calculation or an installer who isn’t registered. Ask any contractor to show you the qualifying model list entry and HPCN listing before you sign.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a rebate for adding a heat pump to my gas-heated home in Metro Vancouver?

Yes, through the FortisBC dual fuel rebate (heat pump plus new gas furnace): up to $4,000, or $8,000 if income-qualified, when your gas furnace is at least 15 years old. Income-qualified households can also use the CleanBC Energy Savings Program.

Is there a rebate to switch completely off gas to a heat pump?

Outside Northern BC, only for income-qualified households through the CleanBC Energy Savings Program. The standard fuel-switching rebate ended April 11, 2025, so for most homes dual fuel is the rebate route.

Do I need an HPCN contractor?

Yes. FortisBC and CleanBC heat pump rebates require an installer who is a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network, and self-installs never qualify.

Is the federal heat pump rebate open?

Not yet. The National Heat Pump Rebate was announced October 8, 2026 and is expected to launch in early 2027.

Do I pay PST on a heat pump in BC?

Heat pumps have been PST-exempt since April 2022, while gas heating equipment carries 12% PST. Confirm the current status with the Ministry of Finance before relying on it.

Heat pump rebates for gas-heated BC homes in 2026