British Columbia · Energy & home
Heat pumps, insulation, windows, solar and efficiency upgrades: the British Columbia and federal programs that pay part of the cost, with what each one covers and where the money actually comes from.
Every federal program applies in British Columbia, and we track its main provincial programs. We are still deepening local coverage here, so treat this as a strong starting point rather than an exhaustive list, and always confirm on the official page.
Each with its official source and last-verified date
Natural Resources Canada
No-cost home energy retrofits, insulation, heat pumps and more, for low-to-median-income households, delivered through participating provinces. Renters are eligible.
Value
Delivered as no-cost retrofits rather than a cash amount.
Intake
Ongoing
Government of British Columbia
Eligible corporations, individuals, and trusts in British Columbia receive a refundable income tax credit for qualifying retrofits that improve the energy efficiency of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings. The credit equals five percent of qualifying expenditures paid for the retrofit.
Value
Depends on your return
Deadline
Not stated
CleanBC / Government of British Columbia
Provincial rebates for heat pumps, insulation, windows and other efficiency upgrades in British Columbia homes, with enhanced amounts in northern B.C.
Value
Amounts vary by measure, existing heating type and region.
Intake
Ongoing
CleanBC / BC Hydro / FortisBC
The income-qualified CleanBC stream, offering substantially larger heat pump and efficiency support to lower-income B.C. households, including those heating with gas, oil or propane.
Value
Income-qualified amounts were revised downward in July 2026.
Intake
Ongoing
Government of British Columbia
Qualifying corporations in British Columbia receive a tax credit that refunds a portion of their paid B.C. corporate income tax. Applicants must own natural gas passing through a major liquefied natural gas facility inlet meter and apply online through eTaxBC.
Value
Depends on your return
Deadline
Not stated
Government of British Columbia
Eligible corporations that are beneficiaries of qualifying environmental trusts located in B.C. get a fully refundable tax credit. Claim the credit by filing a T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
Value
Depends on your return
Deadline
Not stated
CashRadar identifies potential matches. Final eligibility is determined by the program administrator. CashRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any provincial government.