Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient, climate-friendly heating systems available in B.C., according to the City of Campbell River.
They provide heating and cooling without the need to purchase and maintain a separate air conditioning system. Consequently, the city is extending its partnership with the province for the Rebate Top-Up for Heat Pumps, offering a $350 top-up to the CleanBC Better Homes rebate for electric air source heat pumps until March 31, 2025.
This program will allow more Campbell River homeowners to benefit from municipal rebate top-ups when they switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas, or propane) heating system to an electric air source heat pump.
The city’s top-up program has been in place since July 2022 provides $15,000 in funding towards this year’s program from the Climate Action Reserve Fund. Rebates will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Campbell River heat pump top-up program is managed by the Province of BC and administered by BC Hydro. For information on eligibility requirements, and to apply, visit the province’s website betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/campbell-river-heat-pump-top-up, call the free CleanBC Energy Coach hotline at 1-844-881-9790, or email ask@betterhomesbc.ca.
To follow up with the City, email sustainability@campbellriver.ca or visit campbellriver.ca/power-down-CR for more information.