Jump On A New Heat Pump
We're working with the other North Shore municipalities and the province’s CleanBC program to help homeowners make energy efficiency upgrades to their home.
- What is a heat pump?
- Why heat pumps are a better way to heat your home
- North Shore residents discuss the benefits of their new heat pumps
- Eight stages of the heat pump retrofit journey
- Homeowner resources
- Rebates and financing
- Other resources
- About
What is a heat pump?
A heat pump is an efficient heating and cooling system that uses electricity to move heat from one place to another. In the winter, a heat pump captures heat from the outside air and transfers it indoors. In the summer, it operates in reverse and transfers heat from inside your home to the outdoors.
To find out if a heat pump is the right fit for your home, sign up for a free homeowner information webinar (12 to 1 pm on May 22, 2024).
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Why heat pumps are a better way to heat your home
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North Shore residents discuss the benefits of their new heat pumps
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Eight stages of the heat pump retrofit journey
Starting your heat pump retrofit journey involves several key stages. Here's a guide to help you navigate through the process:
- Do your homework: do some research to learn the basics about heat pumps and energy efficiency
- Make a plan: understand what you currently have for home heating and what you want of a heat pump
- Get help: book a free Virtual Home Energy Consultation to get answers and support from a local energy expert
- Review support programs: check program websites to identify rebates or financing you may be eligible for
- Reach out to contractors: find local contractors through the CleanBC search tool and get at least three quotes
- Select a contractor: pick a contractor who can provide the system you want within your budget
- Schedule your installation: time to let professionals get to work! Make sure your contractor applies for a permit before installation begins
- Enjoy: Learn about your new system; submit your rebate applications; and enjoy your comfortable, green home
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Homeowner resources
These resources can help you make the switch to a new heat pump and energy efficiency upgrades to your home:
- North Shore residents can get a free Virtual Home Energy Consultation that includes a one-on-one conversation with an energy expert to assess what home energy upgrades best suit your goals and priorities, and ongoing support and expert advice throughout the home energy upgrade journey
- The Homeowner Heat Pump Guide will help guide you through the stages of installing a heat pump in your home
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Rebates and financing
North Shore homeowners can access rebates and zero-interest financing to help make the switch to a heat pump and energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.
- The CleanBC Better Homes program offers rebates for heat pumps and other home energy upgrades. Be sure to choose from BC Hydro’s list of registered contractors to be eligible.
- The Canada Greener Homes program offers zero-interest financing to cover the costs of home energy upgrades, including heat pumps.
- We are offering a limited number of top-up rebates for electric service upgrades and heat pump water heaters. Homeowner eligibility will be automatically assessed through the CleanBC Better Homes program.
These programs offer support for a broad range of home energy upgrades. To learn which upgrades might be right for your home, register for a free Home Energy Consultation.
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Other resources
- Watch the previous homeowner webinar
- The CleanBC Income Qualified Program offers enhanced rebates to make energy-saving home upgrades more affordable based on your household income
- BC Hydro’s Heat Pump Cost Calculator
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About
This campaign is part of the North Shore municipalities efforts towards addressing climate change and supports our Community Energy and Emissions Plan. This program was developed with financial support from BC Hydro.
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