The City of Campbell River is extending its partnership with the province so that Campbell River homeowners can 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 is offering a $350 top-up to the CleanBC Better Homes and BC Hydro rebate for electric air source heat pumps.
Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient, climate-friendly heating systems available in B.C. and provide the added bonus of central air conditioning for those warm nights, without the need to purchase and maintain a separate system.
“Each resident who increases their home’s energy efficiency is helping the community to reduce our overall greenhouse gas emissions, something that the City strongly supports as a signatory to the B.C. Climate Action Charter,” says Jason Locke, acting Director of Community Planning and Livability. “It is exciting to partner with the province again this year on a program that promotes climate action and saves residents money on energy costs.”
The city’s top-up, in place since July 2022, is available until March 31, 2024. Once again, the city is providing $15,000 in funding towards the program from the Climate Action Reserve Fund. The program is administered by the BC Government and rebates will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For information on eligibility requirements for the Campbell River heat pump top-up, and to apply, visit betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/campbell-river-heat-pump-top-up. To access a variety of energy efficiency upgrades and rebate options, visit betterhomesbc.ca. If you have any questions, call the free CleanBC Energy Coach hotline at 1-844-881-9790.
