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In a bid to help restart the BC economy and help customers save energy in their homes, BC Hydro is doubling rebate amounts for select energy-efficient upgrades, including heat pumps (for space or water heating), windows and doors. There’s also a bonus offer for those who hire a Program Registered Contractor to take advantage of existing insulation upgrade rebates.
The doubled offer and insulation bonus offer are available for a limited time. You’re eligible if you’re a BC Hydro customer who meets a minimum electricity use requirement.
Eligible upgrades (with maximum rebate amounts) include:
• Up to $2,000 for variable speed mini split air source heat pumps, either single or multi-head installations, with an HSPF of at least 9.3 and a SEER of at least 16.
• Up to $4,000 for variable speed central air source heat pumps with an HSPF of at least 9.3 and a SEER of at least 16.
• Up to $2,000 for heat pump hot water heaters
• $200 per window or door, for products with a U-factor of 1.22 or less
• $200 per customer for Insulation upgrades performed by a Program Registered Contractor, for renovations that qualify for a minimum $500 insulation rebate.
To qualify, customers will need to register for a promo code, which will be sent via email, on bchydro.com between now and Dec. 31, 2020. Upgrades need to be completed and invoiced by March 31, 2021. Submitted
